We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottingham to assist with the appointment of a Personal Support Advisor - Brokerage, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.07 - £16.66 per hour

Summary:

• The post holder will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating care packages and placements that align with assessed needs, prescribed timeframes, budget, and quality standards.

• The role also involves collaborating with social care professionals, care and support providers, and the individual and their families/representatives to find the most suitable care package that effectively meets their specific needs.

Responsibilities:

• Broker care packages and placements for adults ensuring the provision of personalised and tailored support
• Identify and source suitable care placements for adults requiring residential and nursing care, in accordance with their individual needs and preferences
  
• Negotiate with care providers to secure placements that meet the individual's needs and are within the allocated personal budget
  
• Responsible for providing information, advice and guidance to operational staff, care providers and the public, regarding the delivery of services
  
• Liaise with social care practitioners to confirm the service(s) required and the outcomes to be delivered are clearly specified, are not already being delivered through other means and that alternative provision has been considered

Qualifications:

• A basic understanding of the legislative and policy context of services for Adult Social Care, including safeguarding, the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and regulatory frameworks such as CQC
• Level 2 and/or 3 NVQ or relevant professional experience commensurate with the role
  
• Relevant work experience in purchasing, sourcing, contract management and/or financial management in the public or private sector
  
• Evidence of continued professional development in social care, technology, housing or the third sector
  
• Experience in commissioning/ brokerage/ purchasing
  
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including Excel

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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