This qualification is designed to support people for whom commissioning forms part of their role in the workplace.It is aimed at those who commission adult care and support services, but the content can also be contextualised to support commissioners in health, housing and children’s care. It introduces the principles of commissioning for wellbeing to new commissioners, and enables more experienced commissioners to review and update their knowledge.
Course Contents:
·A commissioner for wellbeing is responsible for ensuring that there is a range of high quality, sustainable provision available to meet the need for care and support in their local area. For commissioners, the focus on achieving good outcomes for people in a climate of financial pressure is growing ever stronger and building partnerships and working to co-produce solutions with local people are also increasingly important.
·As well as those that work in commissioning roles, this qualification is also suitable for those who provide care and support services, in terms of how they commission (subcontract) parts of their own service. It will also be useful for people who are considering a move into commissioning.
Progression:
Following the completion of this qualification, learners may wish to go on to take a university Masters qualification in commissioning
Delivery Model - Remote teaching and learning plus observations
Duration - 9 - 12 months
Payments - Interest free plan option available over 6 months
