Commission Opportunity – Cheshire & Merseyside VCFSE Carers’ Lead
Voluntary Sector North West, Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership and NHS North West would like to support the development of a draft VCFSE Carers Strategy for Cheshire and Merseyside. They have consulted with carer support organisations and are forming a Cheshire & Merseyside Carers Strategy Steering Group to feed into the planning and to provide guidance around this work.
Open to applications from organisations or individuals with relevant expertise in or beyond Cheshire and Merseyside. Partnership proposals also welcome.
The Commission Brief document covers the tasks, skills, knowledge and experience expected of whichever organisation or individual is appointed. Whilst partnership proposals will be considered, one main contact will need to be delegated for accountability and liaison with the steering group.
Budget: £24k inc VAT
Deadline: Expressions of interest must be submitted by COB Monday 6th December 2021
Interviews: w/c 13th December
Panel: proposals will be assessed by a panel consisting of a one public sector lead on workforce/carers, one CEO from a carer support organisation in Cheshire & Warrington, one CEO from a carer support organisation in Merseyside, VSNW CEO
Timeframe: Delivery expected between December 2021 and May 2022