We are looking for an experienced team leader to join this organisation's brokerage team within adult social care. You will be responsible for the line management of a team of brokerage officers, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the service for sourcing care on behalf of social work teams.
Your new role
1. To work and supervise the day-to-day effective delivery of the Brokerage service and ensure all placements are secured using the best placement options available.
2. To supervise and monitor the work of team members within your area of responsibility to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, directorate policies, procedures, performance standards, targets, and good professional practice reporting to the Strategic Commissioner where required.
3. Manage and support staff through effective supervision, performance, and development reviews with a view to ensuring personal and organisational continuous improvement. Ensure adherence to Human Resources policy and procedures.
4. To contact care providers to arrange care for people coming out of hospital and in the community.
5. To work with our social work teams to ensure people are going into care provision in a timely manner.
6. To attend contract meetings with providers.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be required to have previous experience in management/leading and supervising staff. You will also be required to demonstrate your ability to implement complex procedures.
What you'll get in return
This role is a temporary contract for initially 3 months, with potential to extend. The team offers flexible hybrid working, with the site being based in the West Midlands. The pay rate for this role is negotiable and paid on a weekly basis.
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