Job Title: Senior Broker Adult Social Care
Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £28 UMB per hour (£21.50 PAYE)
Hours: Full time - Tuesday to Friday, Saturday, plus bank holiday - Hybrid
Contract Type: Initially 3 months - potential to be extended
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Adult Social Care Broker to join the local authority of Waltham Forest's dedicated team supporting adult social care services. This is a pivotal role for an experienced HR/commissioning professional with a deep understanding of adult social care systems, client groups, care markets, and negotiation skills.
You will play a central role in coordinating and brokering care services for residents with social care needs, ensuring that the right care is commissioned efficiently, safely, and with value for money.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the brokering of services on behalf of Adult Social Care for residents, using your knowledge of client groups, systems, and care markets to ensure appropriate care is commissioned.
Facilitate hospital discharge referrals promptly, ensuring residents are optimised for discharge and placed in care settings in line with NHSE guidance (within 3 hours of discharge and across 7 days a week, 8am – 5:30pm).
Respond to community referrals in a timely manner, sourcing and purchasing appropriate care settings to meet residents’ needs.
Negotiate effectively with providers to ensure value-for-money care is delivered.
Build and maintain strong relationships with care providers, internal teams, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless service.
Maintain accurate records, reporting, and data on placements and commissioning decisions.About You
Proven experience in adult social care brokerage, commissioning, or a similar role.
Knowledge of adult social care systems, client groups, and local care markets.
Strong negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate and prioritise multiple referrals while meeting strict timescales.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care.If you are interested in hearing more about this role, apply today! You can send me your most recent CV to (url removed) or call me directly on (phone number removed).
If you know someone who would be perfect for this role - we offer a referral bonus of £250 (T's & C's apply)