Broker - Joint Strategic Commissioning

Advertised is a fixed term full time position, working 37 hours per week.

We have a fantastic opportunity available to join a dynamic, office-based team supporting the community by arranging care for those most in need.

Working within the Joint Strategic Commissioning division of Pembrokeshire County Council, as a Broker you will use strong communication skills to liaise with a range of teams and staff within the Authority as well as external care providers and health colleagues to negotiate and organise care services.

You will also be responsible for organising and maintaining records for services so experience in adhering to process and process design alongside effective administration skills will be invaluable. Both written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is IT literacy with confidence in utilising a range of software systems.

While knowledge of the commissioning cycle and social services legislation are strongly favoured, we welcome individuals from a range of professional backgrounds to this role.

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**Safeguarding**

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

**Support & Additional Info**
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.