Commissioning Broker

Commissioning Broker

Contract:

Initially 3 months

Hours:

37 hours per week
Rate: £17 per hour (Umbrella) (£13 PAYE an hour)
Working Pattern: 5 days in 7
Weekend Working: 1 weekend in 12 (after training)

• Weekend work attracts an alternative weekday off and enhanced pay (additional 1/3 for weekend day worked)

Role Overview Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting a Commissioning Broker to join its Integrated Brokerage Team, supporting adult social care commissioning across a 7-day service. The role involves sourcing and securing care packages and placements, supporting hospital discharge, and working closely with social workers, providers, health professionals and families Job Profile - 4-6 - Commissioni…
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Key Responsibilities
Source, negotiate and secure care packages and placements
Liaise with providers, social workers, health professionals, service users and families
Support hospital discharge and continuity of care
Manage records accurately and maintain high-quality case data
Respond to queries via phone, email and in person
Contribute to commissioning discussions and escalate concerns as required
Work flexibly across the brokerage function, including weekend cover on a rota basis Requirements
Experience working in an office or team-based environment
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure

Experience with in adult social care or commissioning (desirable)
GCSEs (A–C / 9–6), NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience