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
- 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
3-Month Contract | Immediate Start Available.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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