Brokerage Officer
Current•Broker creative and cost-effective care solutions for people with complex and specialist needs•Source and negotiate the fee for spot domiciliary care packages and nursing/residential placements outside of the existing list of suppliers.•To offer high quality advice, information and support to service users, carers, families and relevant agencies to enable them to make the right choice of service provision which suits the individual’s assessed needs and care requirements. This involves working with different teams as it will include people with Learning, physical/sensory disabilities, Mental Health needs, dual diagnosis and older people.•To identify suitable service providers in conjunction with care managers, service users and their families that best meet their needs and provide value for money. •Updating management information systems and pass accurate information to the relevant teams regarding changes to client status. •To broker all services within the relevant commissioning and procurement frameworks.•To research and provide information about local services, networks and activities, community resources and opportunities for service users, and associated costs.•Uploading purchase order for services commissioned ensuring the use of the correct element and care tasks have been used for financial purposes in a timely manner to enable accurate budget monitor reporting. •To setup new customers and raise invoices for client contribution for short term placements•To support accurate recording using IT systems, including Mosaic.•Carrying out all placements within the Contracting Processes or Service Level Agreement and check that providers are approved by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)