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Brokerage Officer
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Chaucer, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-28
Listing for:
4Recruitment Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-28
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Brokerage Officer
Pay: £18.44 – £19.96 per hour PAYE
Grade: G9 | Full Time
Working:
Hybrid – minimum 2 office days per month in Oxfordshire, with additional attendance as required
We are seeking an experienced Children’s Brokerage Officer to source and secure suitable, high-quality and cost-effective placements for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
Source and secure suitable placements and care/support packages for children and young people.
Work closely with social workers, families, providers and multi-disciplinary teams.
Negotiate with providers to secure appropriate placements and value for money.
Manage multiple and complex placement requests within tight deadlines.
Maintain accurate records and documentation using relevant systems, including CONTROCC.
Support placement panels, commissioning activity and provider relationships.
Ensure placements meet individual needs, outcomes and preferences.
Apply relevant children’s social care legislation, safeguarding requirements and policies.
Identify creative solutions for complex placement needs.
Essential Experience
Direct Children’s Brokerage experience is essential.
Experience sourcing or managing children’s placements.
Strong understanding of Children’s Social Care.
Knowledge of SEND and Supported Accommodation.
Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills.
Experience working with social workers, families and external providers.
Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet deadlines.
Good IT skills, particularly Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
Experience with placement/commissioning systems such as CONTROCC is desirable.
Strong problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.
To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency
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