Adult Social Care Brokerage Assistant

5-6 month contract with a local authority

Pay Rate: £28.65 per hour umbrella

Summary

• This is a 5-6 month contract position with a local authority, offering a pay rate of £28.65 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The Brokerage Assistant is crucial in supporting the Council's Brokerage function by managing databases that track placements, support packages, and costs. The role requires collaboration with care providers, voluntary organizations, social workers, and health professionals to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement of care services. The position involves assisting Brokerage Officers in sourcing, arranging, and modifying care packages and placements, often handling complex and sensitive matters. All activities must comply with established policies, procedures, and Council Standing Orders.
  

Responsibilities

• Assist Brokerage Officers in sourcing, arranging, and modifying placements in residential care, nursing homes, and supported living environments.
  
• Accurately record information about care packages, placements, and costs on systems like Mosaic and CM2000.
  
• Keep the care home vacancy database current and accurate.
  
• Coordinate with social workers, care coordinators, contract officers, providers, finance teams, and other Adult Social Care services to ensure accurate information flow.
  

Requirements:

• Experience in a health or social care setting.
  
• Experience in finding placements for residential or supported living services.
  
• Experience in managing relationships with providers, agencies, and stakeholders.
  
• Proficiency in using IT systems for recording brokerage activities and service performance.
  
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and prioritize tasks under pressure.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Strong IT skills across administrative, case management, and contact management systems.
  
• Knowledge of mathematical, graphical, and statistical conventions.
  
• Understanding of Council corporate strategies, Government modernisation initiatives, and best value principles.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: To be confirmed.
  
• DBS check required.
  
• Bi-weekly payment schedule.
  
• The application deadline is 31st October 2026. Apply as soon as possible.