3 x Brokerage and Placements Support Officer

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives by ensuring they receive the right care at the right time and price?

We are looking for three proactive and detail-oriented Brokerage and Placements Support Officers to join our dynamic Commissioning and Procurement Hub. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in sourcing and arranging high-quality care and support services for residents across the community.

Our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub ensures collaboration with our clients to develop and execute a procurement strategy to achieve their defined success criteria. We bring together experiences and lessons learned to ensure the most effective approach. Our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub supports all stages of the commercial lifecycle, complementing client teams to maximise value.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

About the role

As a Brokerage and Placements Support Officer, you will be responsible for purchasing care and support services on behalf of the Council and the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Your work will directly impact the lives of individuals with health and social care needs by ensuring they receive timely, person-centred, and cost-effective care.

You will:

• Source a wide range of care services including residential, nursing, supported living, extra care, home care, and day services.
• Negotiate with providers to secure high-quality care at the best value.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, prioritising urgent and same-day care needs.
• Collaborate with social workers, clinical colleagues, and providers to ensure seamless care arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure contractual agreements are completed promptly.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in the health and social care sector, with knowledge of the care market and procurement processes.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with strong planning and record-keeping skills.
• A confident communicator, able to negotiate effectively and explain complex information clearly.
• Collaborative, working well with colleagues and external partners to achieve the best outcomes.
• Driven by values, showing respect, ambition, and a commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals.

You should also have:

• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and ideally experience with systems like LAS, ContrOCC, or E-Brokerage.
• A relevant qualification (A-level/HNC or equivalent) and/or professional experience in a similar role.
• A respectful and person-centred approach to care sourcing.

Please refer to the job summary attached for full details about the role.

Other information

For more information about the role, please contact Toby Bishop at [email protected] or Michelle Turner at [email protected]

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice see in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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