Mental Health Care & Support Broker - Permanent, 37h

West Sussex County Council; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is looking for a Care and Support Broker to join their Mental Health team. This role involves providing support to customers seeking care services, working in partnership with various stakeholders while demonstrating excellent communication skills. An NVQ level 3 qualification and experience in relevant care settings are essential. The position offers a full-time contract and a salary range of £29,540 to £32,061 per annum.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of relevant legislations like Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983.
• Experience with monitoring data and financial materials.
• Understanding of office systems for health or social care roles.

Responsibilities

• Support customers in accessing care and support services.
• Work with service providers to arrange necessary support.
• Communicate effectively with health and social care colleagues.

Skills

Customer focused service planning

Effective communication

Organisation and prioritisation

Data interpretation and risk communication

Influencing and negotiation skills

IT and keyboard skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in relevant subject

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

A local authority in England is looking for a Care and Support Broker to join their Mental Health team. This role involves providing support to customers seeking care services, working in partnership with various stakeholders while demonstrating excellent communication skills. An NVQ level 3 qualification and experience in relevant care settings are essential. The position offers a full-time contract and a salary range of £29,540 to £32,061 per annum.