5 Months Contract with a Local Authority
Summary
* The post-holder will be part of the Commissioning Team and work closely with Service Managers, Senior Practitioners, and Care Managers to source, arrange, and amend packages of care, placements in residential and nursing homes, and supported living services. This role involves handling complex and/or contentious issues regularly. The Brokerage Officer will adhere to the policies and procedures of the Brokerage Team to ensure appropriate standards are met and value for money is achieved in the procurement and delivery of services. The officer will ensure all placements comply with the council's Standing Orders.
Responsibilities
* Perform a placement brokerage role within an adult services context, including older people, learning disabilities, and mental health services.
* Contribute effectively to market management initiatives within the Commissioning Team.
* Ensure timely execution of supplier setup, contracting, and amendment activities.
* Source services for individuals with no recourse to public funds, as required.
* Update the Mosaic and CM2000 systems as necessary.
* Collaborate effectively with the Information and Assessment Team, Care Management Teams, Hospital Discharge, and Finance Teams.
* Identify savings and negotiate with providers to achieve value for money in services brokered for service users.
* Maintain clear lines of responsibility and accountability in the brokerage function.
* Ensure accuracy in record-keeping and consistent recording practices on Mosaic to provide robust financial information for budget forecasting and community care charging purposes.
Requirements
* Experience working with Mosaic is essential.
* Experience working with a Council is essential.
* Experience in a health or social care context.
* Experience in residential or supported living placement finding.
* Experience managing relationships with stakeholders in a health or social care context.
* Proficient use of IT monitoring systems to contribute to recording, researching services, and reporting on brokerage activities, customer contact, and service performance.
Essential Qualification Required
* A good standard of general education or alternative related experience.
Additional Information
* The role requires an enhanced DBS.
* We work on BI-WEEKLY payment schedule
* The role closes soon, apply ASAP.