Adult Social Care Brokerage Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is assisting a local authority to recruit a Brokerage Assistant for a 5-6 month contract, paying £28.65 per hour umbrella. The role focuses on managing databases that track placements, support packages, and costs, collaborating with care providers, social workers, and health professionals to procure services efficiently and cost-effectively.

The position involves assisting Brokerage Officers in sourcing and arranging placements, updating systems like Mosaic and CM2000,

Qualifications

• Experience in a health or social care setting.
• Experience in finding placements for residential or supported living services.
• Experience in managing relationships with providers, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using IT systems for recording brokerage activities.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and prioritise tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Brokerage Officers in sourcing, arranging, and modifying placements in residential care, nursing homes, and supported living environments.
• Accurately record information about care packages, placements, and costs on systems like Mosaic and CM2000.
• Keep the care home vacancy database current and accurate.
• Coordinate with social workers, care coordinators, contract officers, providers, finance teams, and other Adult Social Care services to ensure accurate information flow.

Skills

Health & social care experience

IT systems proficiency

Stakeholder management

Tools

Mosaic

CM2000

Job description

Job Description

5-6 month contract with a local authority

Pay Rate: £28.65 per hour umbrella

Summary

• This is a 5-6 month contract position with a local authority, offering a pay rate of £28.65 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The Brokerage Assistant is crucial in supporting the Council's Brokerage function by managing databases that track placements, support packages, and costs. The role requires collaboration with care providers, voluntary organizations, social workers, and health professionals to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement of care services. The position involves assisting Brokerage Officers in sourcing, arranging, and modifying care packages and placements, often handling complex and sensitive matters. All activities must comply with established policies, procedures, and Council Standing Orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Brokerage Officers in sourcing, arranging, and modifying placements in residential care, nursing homes, and supported living environments.
• Accurately record information about care packages, placements, and costs on systems like Mosaic and CM2000.
• Keep the care home vacancy database current and accurate.
• Coordinate with social workers, care coordinators, contract officers, providers, finance teams, and other Adult Social Care services to ensure accurate information flow.

Requirements:

• Experience in a health or social care setting.
• Experience in finding placements for residential or supported living services.
• Experience in managing relationships with providers, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using IT systems for recording brokerage activities and service performance.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and prioritize tasks under pressure.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong IT skills across administrative, case management, and contact management systems.
• Knowledge of mathematical, graphical, and statistical conventions.
• Understanding of Council corporate strategies, Government modernisation initiatives, and best value principles.

Additional Information

• Working hours: To be confirmed.
• DBS check required.
• Bi-weekly payment schedule.
• The application deadline is 31st October 2026.

The Brokerage Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Council’s Brokerage function by developing, maintaining, and updating databases that record placements, support packages