Brokerage Advisor

**Brokerage Advisor**:

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- Weston-super-Mare

14/05/2025
- Brokerage Advisor

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

**Salary**

Level 6:

- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Package**

Permanent - 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service - Fixed Worker

**Job category/type**

Administration/Business Support

**Date posted**

30/04/2025

**Job reference**

ASHA0373

Job description

**About Us**
- North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

**The Role**
- We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Brokerage Advisor to join our Personalised Commissioning Team. The Team dedicated to ensuring people are receiving the support and care they need to maintain their independence and wellbeing, we are responsible for Sourcing Packages of Care and support from the market place for people who may be funding services themselves or eligible for Health or Social Care funding, the services include but are not limited to Care Homes, Domiciliary Care, Supported living, Extra Care, Reablement, Day Services.

**You will**;
- Work with the person and their representatives to identify and source suitable provisions under a number of contracts to ensure they are appropriately supported,
- Liaise with care providers, social workers, and legal professionals to advocate for the best interests of the individuals.
- Negotiate placement and package costs with the providers
- Maintain accurate and timely records.
- Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Managing own case load and meeting strict time frames
- Ensuing all services are meeting their contractual obligations
- Prioritise cases in emergency situations and ensure quality and contractual requirements are met.

**Work Style**
- At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
- This role falls into the category of** Fixed Worker** which means you can expect to work in the following way:
**Fixed Worker**
- 4+ days in the office
- Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.
- The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.

**About You**
- We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting people and who possesses the following skills and experience:
**Essential Criteria**:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
- Proven negotiation skills
- Effective and clear record keeping skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Demonstrate adaptability in ways of working and problem solving
- Confidence to work with Providers and challenge when necessary

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Practical experience of working with people with various care and support needs
- A knowledge of care and support providers and what they can offer under their registrations

**What We Offer**
- At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Local Government Pension
- Opportunities for professional development
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
- Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our **Benefits booklet**.

**How to Apply**

**Contact Information**

**Important Information**
- As a **Disability Confident Leader**, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

**Interview Date: TBC**

**Equal Opportunities**
- At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex