Mental Health Care & Support Broker: Plan & Coordinate

West Sussex County Council; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a Care and Support Broker to join their Mental Health CPST team. The role involves supporting individuals with care and mental health needs, requiring strong communication skills and experience in health or social care. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 and excellent IT skills. This position is mainly office-based with occasional travel. Flexible applicants who can work under pressure and have good negotiation skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983 is important.
• Experience influencing and negotiating with stakeholders is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support planning for customer focused services.
• Relay information accurately to service providers.
• Organise work and meet tight deadlines.
• Interpret received intelligence for risk assessments.
• Communicate safeguarding and service quality issues.
• Utilise IT systems for monitoring data.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Negotiation skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

A local government authority in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a Care and Support Broker to join their Mental Health CPST team. The role involves supporting individuals with care and mental health needs, requiring strong communication skills and experience in health or social care. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 and excellent IT skills. This position is mainly office-based with occasional travel. Flexible applicants who can work under pressure and have good negotiation skills are encouraged to apply.