Finance Operational Support Officer (Brokerage Team)

Worcestershire County Council; Worcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension scheme

26 days holiday (pro rata)

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is looking for a Finance Officer to join the Brokerage Team at the Wildwood Office in Worcester. The role supports Adult Social Care through purchasing care provisions and managing packages with accuracy and confidentiality.

You'll gain full training on how to purchase care on our Liquid Logic Adults System, with opportunities to develop finance skills within Operational Services and contribute to improving services for Worcestershire's residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Adults Social Care.
• Experience of raising purchase orders and negotiating with providers.
• Willingness to learn new processes and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and negotiate with providers.
• Purchase new care provisions and manage changes to packages.
• Purchase care on the Liquid Logic Adults System and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Willingness to learn

Tools

Liquid Logic Adults System

Job description

Job Title: Finance Officer (Brokerage Team)

Salary: £25,800 - £27,500 per annum

35 Hours per Week

Location: Wildwood Office - Worcester

Team: Brokerage Team

Within Finance Operational Services (FOS) we are continually working to ensure the services we deliver support the wider business, our adults and children with care and support needs, and our customer journey too. We support the Finance Operational Services (FOS) Leadership Team in providing strategic, statutory and core financial services to directly support the Council in helping to maintain, improve and deliver frontline services for Worcestershire's customers, residents and businesses.

Brokerage Team The Brokerage Team work closely with Adult Social Care to source and purchase a range of care provisions for adults with care and support needs across Worcestershire, including, placements in residential and nursing care homes (long term, planned and emergency replacement care), domiciliary care within the home, shared lives and supported living placements. We do not have direct contact with service users or members of the public, all referrals for adults with care and support needs are referred to Brokerage by social care practitioners in Adult Social Care.

As well as matching clients to placements we are a busy purchasing team, we purchase new care provisions and process any changes to ongoing packages of care.

Ideally you will have some knowledge of Adults Social Care, experience of raising purchase orders and the ability to negotiate with a range of providers but more importantly you will demonstrate a willingness to learn new processes and have excellent attention to detail.

You will be given full training on how to purchase care on our Liquid Logic Adults System and you will understand the need for confidentiality when dealing with personal information.

Benefits

• You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? Some of these offers include:
• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 22nd November 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: 30th November 2026/ 1st December 2026

For further information contact Marie Mears - [e-mail]