Complex Health Needs Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Complex Health Needs Manager to join our Complex Commissioning and Joint Funding Team at Hampshire County Council.

Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?

The Joint Funding Team manage all joint funding arrangements between Children's social care and the Hampshire IOW Integrated Care Board.

The Role:

• Work closely with social care practitioners, and other social care partners to ensure effective identification and support pathways for children with complex health needs.
  Facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and promote multi-agency collaboration, particularly during periods of crisis or challenge.
• Negotiate funding agreements with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to ensure appropriate and sustainable care packages.
• Serve as the initial escalation point for crisis management of joint funded children.
• Representing the team and wider department at strategic workshops and meetings.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of wider team policies and processes to ensure alignment with best practice and statutory requirements.
• Produce, analyse, and distribute reports to inform service planning and performance monitoring for the joint funding team.

What you'll do:

We are seeking a dynamic leader to coordinate and oversee services for individuals with continuing care needs, complex life needs, and those eligible for Section 117 aftercare. This pivotal role ensures effective multi-agency collaboration, proactive crisis management, and robust funding arrangements to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in commissioning or managing services for individuals with complex needs.
• Understanding of relevant Health and Social Care legislation.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in multi-agency work and crisis management.
• Ability to produce and interpret performance data and reports.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Ability to write clear and conscious information
• Proactive and able to work autonomously.
• Proficient in the full Microsoft office suite.