Integrated Brokerage Manager (Adults Service) ***

We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Brixton area who are seeking an Integrated Brokerage Manager to work within the Adult Care Service.

** MUST HAVE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE **

Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.

Full Time Hours - 35 Hours per week.

Location - SW2. (Office based)

Rate of Pay - £28 - £35 per hour - Negotiable depending on experience.

Main Duties:

• To develop and manage with key commissioning and delivery colleagues an Integrated Support Brokerage service negotiating individually adapted and costed packages of care and support and managing direct payments.
• To develop and manage the systems and support services ensuring robust and appropriate systems are in place to support the quality assurance process.
• Leading and developing a responsive and flexible service within a changing and demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the brokerage, financial assessment and direct payments function within the prescribed timeframes, budget and quality.
• Provide support, advice and information to care managers, providers, service users and carers and seek innovative and imaginative care solutions for service users with complex and specialist needs.
• To put safeguarding as a high priority and inform all staff of their responsibilities and the issues are recognised and escalated as appropriate.
• Be responsible for the management of a diverse and heavy workload in an environment of constantly shifting priorities, including complex legislative changes and operational demands.
• Manage and oversee the overall co-ordination of the purchase of individual care packages, financial assessment and direct payments for all service users whilst maintaining best value and monitoring the quality of service provision delivered.
• Lead on support of identifying gaps in the market and developing appropriate services in conjunction with the Integrated Brokerage Quality Assurance Officers.

Experience Needed:

• Local authority /Public sector
• Brokerage Service Management.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the delivery of Domiciliary Care e.g. Care Act and National Care Standards Act.
• Knowledge of computerised management systems such as Oracle and Mosaic.
• Experience in managing and supervising staff in an adult care service environment.

*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*

To apply for this role please email & call Dane on (phone number removed).