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Join Walsall Council as a Brokerage Officer in Adult Social Care!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults? Do you have experience in health or social care and a talent for negotiation and communication? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Pay: £14.24 per hour
Location: Remote with occasional requirement to work onsite.
Hours: 37 hours per week, full time

This role will initally be a 3 month contract with a view to be extended.

Key Responsibilities:

Negotiate Care Services: Work directly with care providers to secure the best possible care for our service users, ensuring timely and appropriate support.
Build Positive Relationships: Develop strong connections with care providers, ensuring that care is delivered effectively and efficiently.
Collaborate Across Teams: Serve as a vital link between social care teams, external providers, and commissioners, ensuring seamless service delivery.
Monitor and Manage: Keep up-to-date with market conditions, manage referrals, and ensure all services are provided within budget and in compliance with contractual frameworks.
Support and Escalate: Handle any concerns or capacity pressures, and escalate risks as needed to ensure the best outcomes for service users.What We're Looking For:

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to a range of audiences.
Experience: A background in health and/or social care is essential, with a good understanding of the Adult Social Care agenda and local care practices.
IT Proficiency: Advanced IT skills, including experience working with multiple information systems and confidently handling data.
Problem-Solving: The ability to make critical decisions under pressure and manage time effectively to meet challenging targets.
Flexibility: A proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work autonomously.Qualifications:

Evidence of higher education achievement in social care, health, or an equivalent field.
Previous office experience and relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or above).If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email me at (url removed).

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll service twice a weekService Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed