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Brokerage Officer
Hillingdon
£21/hr
Start date: ASAP
Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm - hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days home working.
Hatched Recruitment is looking for a Brokerage Officer in the Hillingdon area. 3 - 6 months contract with chance of extension.
MAIN SCOPE OF JOB:
? To provide a Brokerage Service across Children's and Young People and Adult Social Care and Health. To ensure the effective purchasing of care arrangements as detailed in agreed authorised care and support plans from needs led assessment, this will include the brokering of Older People and Children's Residential Homes, Children's Foster Homes, Home Care and Supported Living.
? To maintain detailed records and systems for monitoring vacancies, allocations and placements across Social Care
? To negotiate fees in conjunction with advice and support from the Contracts Department, Finance and Team Manager/Service Manager
? To negotiate regarding potential delayed discharges with the hospitals
MAIN DUTIES:
? To purchase Home Care hours in accordance with the stated needs as identified and outlined on the Care Plan
? To purchase Residential or Nursing Care Placements, including Respite Care in accordance with the stated needs as identified and outlined on the Care Plan
? To ensure that appropriate level of care provisions is available to the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) including beds and home care hours
EXPERIENCE
- Experience of working in Social Care or Health in office based role.
- Experience in commissioning care in line with the transforming care agenda
- Have proven and relevant experience in understanding data analysis and performance tracking
