Children & Young - Senior Brokerage Officer

Telford & Wrekin Council

Scale 6: £31,537 – £33,699 | 37 Hours

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Brokerage Officer to join our Children & Young People’s Brokerage Team.

This is a key role supporting the Team Leader to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective brokerage service. You will oversee placement activity, support and guide Brokerage Officers, and work closely with social workers, fostering teams and providers to secure the best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

• Oversee placement sourcing and team workloads
• Support and guide Brokerage Officers
• Manage complex placements and lead negotiations
• Work in partnership with social care, providers and other professionals
• Provide market insight to support commissioning and service development

• Experience in Children’s Services (brokerage/placements desirable)
• Strong leadership skills, including transferable leadership experience, with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of the children’s provider market

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to deliver a 5 minute discussion on the current children's residential homes market. Candidates must demonstrate their understanding of market challenges, sufficiency and placement options.

• Competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package – starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
  
  Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model – supporting a balance that fits personal and family commitments