Placements and Brokerage OfficerCouncil

Salary range: Grade 8 £41,511 £43,449p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Fixed Term /Secondment ending June 2027
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Fixed-Term / Secondment Opportunity

x2 Adults Placements & Brokerage

Are you an organised, solution-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Ready for valuable experience within a highly visible service that has a direct impact on residents' lives?

We're looking for a Placements and Brokerage Officer to join our Adults Placements & Brokerage Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within Adult Social Care, working closely with social workers, health partners, providers and commissioners to secure high-quality, cost-effective care and support for Croydon residents.

What you'll do

• Source and secure residential, nursing and community-based care services.
• Manage referrals and placement requests within agreed timescales.
• Negotiate fees and deliver value for money.
• Support timely hospital discharges and community transitions.
• Build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to service improvements and performance reporting.

What we're looking for

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Adult Social Care, health, commissioning, brokerage or a related field.
• Confidence using IT systems and managing accurate records.

Why join us?

This role offers the chance to broaden your knowledge of Adult Social Care, commissioning and market management while making a real difference to residents' lives. You'll join a supportive and experienced team at the centre of delivering safe, timely and effective care solutions.

Ready for your next challenge? We'd love to hear from you.