Children's Care Brokerage Specialist

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Brokerage Officer to join our Children's services team. The role involves sourcing, negotiating and purchasing care services for children, working closely with social work teams and providers to secure the best outcomes for young people.

It sits within the Brokerage Team of the Commissioning department and may also involve some adult services work. The post offers an opportunity to shape services for young people, ensuring access to appropriate

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and purchase care services for children.
• Work closely with provider market, social work teams and other stakeholders.
• Ensure best outcomes for children within the service area.
• Possibly cover adult services as required within the Brokerage Team.

Job description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Brokerage Officer to join our Children's services team. The role involves sourcing, negotiating and purchasing care services for children, working closely with social work teams and providers to secure the best outcomes for young people.

It sits within the Brokerage Team of the Commissioning department and may also involve some adult services work. The post offers an opportunity to shape services for young people, ensuring access to appropriate