Social Care Buyer

2 weeks ago


Truro, United Kingdom COMX Full time

This role is Inside IR35.

Location: Cornwall, New County Hall.

Clearance: DBS

Contract Length: 19th November 2023

Essential
- GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths.
- Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of staff including those from partner organisations and providers
- Demonstrate effective and robust negotiation skills to achieve positive outcomes
- Proven ability to work on own initiative, managing and prioritising own workload and as part of a team.
- An awareness of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation relating to Adult Social Care
- Ability to write in a professional, clear and concise manner which demonstrates an awareness of the recipients needs and level of understanding
- Ability to work in a pressured environment with the ability to process a large volume of work with speed and a high degree of accuracy
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills Demonstrate an aptitude with numerical data in order to successfully utilise calculation tools and support planning information.

What skills are required for the job?
- Computer literacy
- Good financial and mathematical skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management skills due to requirements of position
- Knowledge of adult social care desirable but not essential

**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: £14.48 per hour

**Experience**:

- Social Care: 1 year (required)
- Finance: 1 year (required)
- Audit: 1 year (required)
- Local Government: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 9227



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