Children's Services Brokerage Specialist

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

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