About the role:
* To lead on contract management, brokering and brokerage reporting on Residential Care services including younger adults (18+) and older people (65+), including specialist residential placements.
* To be accountable for the design and delivery of the Brokerage for Residential Care services and ensure that brokerage and contract management is effective and efficient.
* Provide leadership through direct line management, supervision and appraisals of brokerage staff; ensuring requests for services from Social Workers, operational staff are provided within timely implementation of individualised support packages.
* Contribute to the leadership, development, and direction for Adult Social Care Service, and ensure continual review and improvement of quality service to the council and Partners.
About you:
1. A commitment to the delivery of quality service provision through contractual arrangements to ensure best value for Powys County Council.
2. The ability to lead a team of Brokerage Officers and manage a complex programme of work including younger adults (18+) and older people (65+), including specialist residential placements.
3. Proven ability to negotiate and co-ordinate services to maximise efficiently and prioritise available resources/capacity.
4. A willingness to work as part of a team and with a variety of internal an...