About The Role
The Brokerage and Commissioning Team supports adults with physical, mental or learning disabilities to access care services either by way of a commissioned service on their behalf, or to support them in managing their own care package through the provision of a personalised budget. The role also includes support with placements, Respite, Day care, Supported Living, Prevention support, ISF'S and Mental Health. The Care Broker role will oversee the smooth delivery of these services.
The team covers the whole of Bexley and is currently based in one location which acts as a resource base for Social Workers in the Borough, due to ASC pathways changing to 3 LCN's it is envisaged that you will take responsibility as a Care Broker across all 3 LCN'S to allow for good communication and a seamless service for our Service Users. You will be part of a team that supports service users and other professionals.
You will work as part of the Brokerage Team, based at Civic Offices Bexleyheath. The role will be to organise services for people who have an assessed need. You will also be part of a team that supports people who wish to take a direct payment and manage their own services.
You will help to ensure that discharges from hospital and the provision of community services are made with accredited providers in a timely manner. Attention to detail is paramount to ensure that each client is cared for appropriately.
Multi agency working is an essential part of the role as we work closely with Hospitals, Care Providers, and Social Care staff.
Relevant experience in this field is required.
For an informal discussion please contact Carol Booker
Management Grouping: Adult Social Care
Department: Brokerage & Commissioning Team
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: Band 10
Location: Civic Offices Bexleyheath
We offer attractive benefits, including flexible working and job sharing, performance related pay, a generous holiday allowance, a career average revalued earnings pension scheme, ample training and continuing professional development opportunities.
CVs will only be accepted if submitted with a completed application form.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
Candidate Profile
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council's existing employees. The Council's Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.
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