Brokerage Officer

Our integrated Brokerage & Direct Payments Service is looking to recruit Brokerage Officers with experience in either Adult’s or Children and Young Peoples Brokerage Service.

The Brokerage Team is responsible for identifying a range of placements for Adults Residetial, Nurisng, Supported Living, Extra Care and Homecare/Outreach, children looked after aged 0-18 in Residential, Fostering, care and outreach packages, supported accommodation for young people aged 16+, and supporting young people leaving care in shared accommodation. The team plays a crucial role in supporting and working with our social care colleagues in supporting our Hillingdon residents to thrive and achieve positive outcomes.

The role is hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days office based at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.
- We have centralised the Brokerage and Direct payment model to develop and standardise practice across both Children and Adults Services.
- An integrated service will allow the council to work collaboratively with stakeholders and external Providers; ensuring there is a range of quality provision, that is safe, well matched and delivering the outcomes we want to see for Adults, YP and families.
- The role of the Brokerage Officer role will be to commission a wide range of placements.
- You will be joining a fast paced, busy service where you will be managing your own caseload, including a mixture of both same day and planned referrals and to cover duty related tasks including finance.
- If you decide you want to be part of our team, you will be fully trained and supported within your role.
- You will be joining a team of other experienced and dedicated Brokerage Officers across the service.
- You will demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience and commitment to work in a demanding market and lead on negotiations to secure suitable placements for our adults, children and young people.

Rate: £17.77 Umbrella

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: £17.77 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Brokerage: 1 year (preferred)
- Local Authority: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person