Brokerage Officer

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Brokerage Officer to join our Brokerage Team. The role primarily supports Children’s services, with the possibility of occasional involvement with adult services, sourcing, negotiating and purchasing care services for children.

Located in Bath and North East Somerset, the role sits within the Brokerage Team and reports to the Brokerage Manager. A Basic DBS check is required, and the council emphasises safeguarding and an inclusive, diverse

Qualifications

• Sourcing care services for children
• Negotiating with providers
• Purchasing care services for children

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, negotiating and purchasing care services for children, working with provider market and social work teams to achieve best outcomes.
• Collaborating with stakeholders within the Brokerage Team and Commissioning Team to shape services for young people.

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.

About the Team

Bath and North East Somerset council have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our Brokerage Team to work as a Brokerage Officer, with primary responsibility to work within our Childrens services section, however the role could, at times, involve covering and working with adult services as well.

About the Role

The role includes sourcing, negotiating and purchasing care services for children and working closely with our provider market, social work teams and other stakeholders to get the best outcomes for children within Banes.

The role will be part of the wider Brokerage Team within the Commissioning Team and report to the Brokerage Manager.

This will be a great opportunity to take a key role in shaping the services for our young people to be able to access the most appropriate care settings to meet their assessed needs.

About You

Please see the attached Role Profile for more information.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer - find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.