Broker

Adult Social Care; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority care provider in Greater London is seeking a temporary Broker for 3-6 months with the potential for permanency. This hybrid role requires coordination of care services for residents with social care needs, ensuring timely responses for hospital discharges, and managing community referrals. The candidate will work one day in the office and can work from home the other four days. Interested candidates should send their CV for further discussion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the brokering of services on behalf of Adult Social Care for residents with social care needs.
• Ensure referrals for discharges from hospital are facilitated within targeted timeframes.
• Respond to community referrals to source appropriate settings for residents.

Job description

Job Overview

This role is on a temporary contract of 3-6 months, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. The position (E17 4JF) is hybrid, requiring one day in office (Tuesdays) and four days working from home.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the brokering of services on behalf of Adult Social Care for residents with social care needs, using an understanding of client groups, systems, care markets and negotiation skills to ensure that appropriate, value for money care is commissioned.
• Ensure referrals for discharges from hospital are facilitated in a responsive way to the targeted timeframes of the NHSE guidance (7 days a week, 8am - 5.30pm) and within 3 hours of a resident becoming optimised for discharge.
• Respond in a timely way to community referrals to source and purchase appropriate settings to meet the needs of the residents.

Application

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up to date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details. We offer a generous referral fee.

Job Info

• Job Title: Broker
• Location: Waltham Forest, Greater London