Broker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity for a Broker role in Care and Support commissioning. This position is crucial for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services for individuals, enhancing the operational efficiency of care services. You'll collaborate closely with operational teams and commissioners, managing payments and procuring essential care services. If you're dynamic, solutions-focused, and thrive in high-pressure environments, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values community engagement and strives to deliver the best every day.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and solutions-focused individual with strong relationship-building skills.
• Experience in high-pressure environments essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage payments for care services for both Adults and Children.
• Procure care services for Adults and care items for Children.

Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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Care and Support commissioning is the ‘engine room’ of the statutory functions of the Director of Children’s Services (DCS) and the Director of Adult Social Services (DASS). This service supports Care and Support through various functions, including but not limited to:

• Securing high-quality, cost-effective, and timely services for individuals
• Overseeing the management and administration of Direct Payments
• Providing purchasing support to operational teams

The function ensures services are sourced in a compliant and efficient manner, delivering value for money for the council and high-quality services that meet individuals' needs. We have an 18-month opportunity to join the team to cover a staff member on Secondment.

Special Requirements for this Post

The Broker role works closely with operational colleagues and Commissioners to ensure brokering tasks are completed promptly. Responsibilities include managing payments for care services for both Adults and Children, procuring care services for Adults, and care items for Children.

About You

The ideal candidate will be dynamic, solutions-focused, and a strong relationship builder, accustomed to working in a high-pressure environment.

About Us

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone interested in both strategy and operations, playing a pivotal role in the smooth running of Care and Support services. For a discussion about the role, please contact Claire Warren, Brokerage Manager, at 0203 973 5997 or email.

Our Core Values (DRIVE)

• Deliver our best every day – and do what we promise
• Respond promptly and positively to our community’s needs
• Inspire others with our attitudes and actions
• Value people for who they are and what they can do
• Engage with others to improve resilience and flexibility

We particularly welcome applicants who live in the Borough of Barking and Dagenham.