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. To view the
Adults Placements & Brokerage Officer
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Croydon Council's Priorities Croydon Council is committed to maintaining a sustainable financial position, listening to residents, and delivering high-quality, sustainable services. Croydon Council is focused on: Creating a cleaner and safer Croydon. Supporting a thriving town centre and local high streets. Delivering a fair deal for residents. Improving roads and journeys across the borough. Creating places people are proud to call home. Backing families, children, young people and adults. Equal Opportunities Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we are pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby employees attend the workplace for part of their working week and work remotely for the remainder. Croydon Council is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We guarantee an interview to eligible current and former members of the UK Armed Forces who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where the role requires one.
Placements and Brokerage Officer in Croydon employer: Croydon Council
Croydon Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community engagement and professional development. As a permanent, full-time Community-Led Social Worker, you will benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages innovation in strengths-based support, while also having access to ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. Working in Croydon means being part of a vibrant community where your contributions directly impact the lives of residents and families.
