Brokerage Officer

Description:

One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Brokerage Officer. This is a temporary contract for 3 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

The post-holder will be part of the Commissioning Team and work closely with Service Managers, Senior Practitioners and Care Managers to source, arrange and amend packages of care, placements in residential and nursing homes and supported living services. This may involve regularly dealing with complex and/or contentious issues. Experience of hospital discharges and placements and knowledge of the Mosaic system would be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Carrying out a placement brokerage role within an adult services context e.g. older people, learning disabilities and mental health services.

* To work within the Commissioning Team to contribute effectively to market management initiatives.

* Ensure all supplier set up, contracting and amendment activities are carried out in a timely way.

* To source services for those who have no recourse to public funds, as required.

* To ensure that the Mosaic and CM2000 systems are updated as required.

* To work effectively with the Information and Assessment Team, Care Management Teams, Hospital Discharge and Finance Teams.

* To identify savings, negotiating with providers to achieve value for money in services brokered for service users.

* To maintain clear lines of responsibility and accountability in carrying out the brokerage function.

* To maintain accuracy in record keeping and ensure consistent recording practice on Mosaic that will provide robust financial information for the budgets forecasting and community care charging purposes.

The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd