Placements and Brokerage Officer
Salary range: Grade 8 £41,511 £43,449p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Fixed Term /Secondment ending June 2027
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon
Fixed-Term / Secondment Opportunity
x2 Adults Placements & Brokerage
Are you an organised, solution-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Ready for valuable experience within a highly visible service that has a direct impact on residents' lives?
We're looking for a Placements and Brokerage Officer to join our Adults Placements & Brokerage Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within Adult Social Care, working closely with social workers, health partners, providers and commissioners to secure high-quality, cost-effective care and support for Croydon residents.
What you'll do
- Source and secure residential, nursing and community-based care services.
- Manage referrals and placement requests within agreed timescales.
- Negotiate fees and deliver value for money.
- Support timely hospital discharges and community transitions.
- Build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders.
- Contribute to service improvements and performance reporting.
What we're looking for
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- A collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Knowledge of Adult Social Care, health, commissioning, brokerage or a related field.
- Confidence using IT systems and managing accurate records.
Why join us?
This role offers the chance to broaden your knowledge of Adult Social Care, commissioning and market management while making a real difference to residents' lives. You'll join a supportive and experienced team at the centre of delivering safe, timely and effective care solutions.
Ready for your next challenge? We'd love to hear from you.
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