Brokerage & Placements Officer

Brokerage & Placement Officer

📍 Location: Richmond & Wandsworth (Hybrid Working Available) 💷 Rate: £25.02 PAYE | £32.69 Umbrella 📅 Contract: 3 Months Initially 🕒 Hours: Full Time 36 hours per week

Are you experienced in Adult Social Care, Brokerage, Placements, Commissioning, or Provider Management? We are seeking a proactive and organised Adult Social Care Brokerage Officer to join a busy local authority team, supporting the sourcing and commissioning of care services for vulnerable adults.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working with a requirement to attend the office 3 days per week. Full-time office attendance is required for the first 2 weeks to support training and onboarding. Team meetings are held every other Wednesday and office attendance is required on these days. Interviews will be conducted face-to-face.Rate: £25.02 PAYE | £32.69 Umbrella Contract Length: 3 Months Initially Start Date: ASAP

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, helping ensure adults receive the right care and support to meet their assessed needs while achieving value for money.

Key Responsibilities

Source and secure care packages, placements, and transport services for adults with assessed care needs. Liaise with Social Workers, Care Providers, Commissioners, and Health Partners to identify suitable care solutions. Negotiate costs and obtain provider quotations to achieve best value. Utilise framework agreements, block contracts, and approved provider networks to secure placements. Monitor provider capacity and maintain accurate records across commissioning systems. Build and maintain positive working relationships with providers across the social care market. Gather market intelligence relating to costs, service availability, and provider performance. Support timely hospital discharges and community-based care arrangements where required.

Requirements

Previous experience within Adult Social Care Brokerage, Placements, Commissioning, or Care Coordination. Experience sourcing care packages and placements for adults with care and support needs. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise effectively. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems. Experience working with local authorities, NHS partners, or care providers is desirable.

Suitable Backgrounds

Candidates may currently be working as:

Brokerage Officer Placement Officer Commissioning Officer Care Coordinator Social Care Coordinator Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Coordinator Provider Relationship Officer Adult Social Care Officer Brokerage & Placements Officer

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If you have experience arranging care packages, securing placements, and working with care providers within Adult Social Care, we would love to hear from you.

3-Month Contract | Immediate Start Available.

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