Senior Care Brokerage & Commissioning Lead

We Do Social Work; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an experienced Brokerage Manager to lead its Adult Social Care Brokerage function. You will oversee a large team, sourcing and negotiating care packages to meet individual needs within budgets.

Responsibilities include maintaining provider relationships, ensuring timely placements and quality, and using market intelligence to inform commissioning strategies and reporting on budgets.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in adult social care brokerage, commissioning or related service.
• Understanding of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of NHS CHC and partnership working.
• Experience using social care case management systems like Mosaic.
• Strong financial, commercial and negotiation skills.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• Educated to A-Level/NVQ4 or equivalent in related area, or substantial relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Brokerage team with clear direction and coaching.
• Oversee sourcing, negotiation and commissioning of care packages and placements.
• Ensure packages are arranged within timescales, budgets and procurement requirements.
• Build relationships with care providers, commissioners and stakeholders.
• Negotiate provider fees to secure quality services and value for money.
• Act as escalation point for complex brokerage cases and capacity issues.
• Promote local services and community resources.

Skills

Leadership and staff development

Negotiation and relationship building

Financial analysis and performance

Organisation and planning

Communication

Problem solving and serviceim proveme

Independent working in fast-paced env

Equality and person-centered outcomes

Education

A-Level/NVQ4 or equivalent in Business Admin/Finance

Substantial relevant experience

Tools

Mosaic

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an experienced Brokerage Manager to lead its Adult Social Care Brokerage function. You will oversee a large team, sourcing and negotiating care packages to meet individual needs within budgets.

Responsibilities include maintaining provider relationships, ensuring timely placements and quality, and using market intelligence to inform commissioning strategies and reporting on budgets.