Adult Social Care Brokerage Officer

Adult Social Care Brokerage OfficerLocation: Hackney, LondonPay rate: £28.65 per hourContract: 6 monthsWorking arrangement: HybridWe are seeking an experienced and organised Adult Social Care Brokerage Officer to support the coordination and commissioning of high-quality care services for adults in need of support.Key responsibilities: Source and arrange residential, nursing home, supported living and community care placements.Liaise with social workers, care providers, health professionals and commissioning teams.Negotiate with providers to secure appropriate care packages and achieve value for money.Maintain accurate records of placements, contracts, service costs and vacancies.Update relevant systems, including Mosaic and CM2000.Monitor provider performance and compliance with contractual requirements.Support service users and carers to access person-centred care and support.Ensure placements comply with council policies, procedures and procurement requirements.Manage enquiries, resolve placement issues and prioritise urgent requests. About you: Experience in adult social care brokerage, commissioning or care placement coordination.Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.Good knowledge of adult social care services and relevant legislation.Excellent administrative, IT and record-keeping skills.Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding.A commitment to ..... full job details .....