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Brokerage Officer
Location: 2 days remote and 3 days onsite at Civic Centre, Walsall Town Centre.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Hourly Rate: £13.69 per hour
Duration: Temporary basis, 3 months ongoing.
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our Client, Walsall Council, for a detail-oriented Brokerage Officer to join its Adult Social Care Brokerage Team. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in commissioning, contracts, or brokerage who are looking to make a tangible impact in the public sector.
As a key player in the team, you'll help ensure that vulnerable adults receive the care and support they need-by brokering high-quality, cost-effective services in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Duties include:
* Provide the transactional support in coordinating and broker care packages and services for adults in need, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
* Undertake care provider search and care placement facilitation tasks
* Undertake care brokerage negotiation tasks
* Work closely with commissioning teams, care providers, and social care professionals to match services to individual needs.
* Use multiple IT systems to manage referrals, track service delivery, and maintain accurate records.
* Apply your knowledge of health and social care systems, contracts, and commissioning to support effective decision-making.
Expected Experience:
* Previous experience in administration roles.
* Previous experience in contract management, commissioning, brokerage, or social care.
* Customer service and customer facing skills
* Ability to engage in complex care service area work - Mental Health and Learning Disability.
* Ability to travel when required
* Strong IT literacy and confidence using multiple data systems and platforms.
* A sharp eye for detail and the ability to manipulate and interpret data accurately.
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.
Why This Role?
* Flexible hybrid working
* Opportunity to expand your portfolio in local government and adult social care
Ready to bring your expertise to a role that matters? This is your chance to contribute to a vital public service while enjoying the flexibility and focus of contract work.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV directly to Niamh on
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