Brokerage Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
29/04/2025
Advert End Date:
13/05/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House / Remote
Salary:
£27711 - £31067
Vacancy ID:
106712
Closing date:
13 May
Further Information
All about the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Brokerage Team to source care provision for the residents of Peterborough.

Working closely with Adult Social Care Teams and Health partners, the Brokerage Team sources care provision from independent care providers, working hand in hand with the local market, residents and service users to achieve the appropriate care required.

This role is primarily based remotely and at Sand Martin House but the applicant may be needed to travel to other locations in and around Peterborough to meet the needs of the service.   

For further information regarding the post please read the attached job description and person specification. For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Daniel Anderton, Brokerage Manager on 07484 900470.

This is a rolling advert and we reserve the right to close it before the deadline if we find a suitable applicant.

All about You
As a Brokerage Officer you will be able to build and maintain positive relationships with the care Providers in Peterborough. You may already have an understanding of the different types of care sourced for residents of Peterborough, however this is not essential as you will be fully supported to understand the portfolios, types of care and how to identify the most the appropriate care to benefit the people we support.
 
You will need to have:  
  • strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and engage a wide group of internal and external stakeholders to achieve a common goal    
  • good analytical skills    
  • excellent project and programme managing skills
  • excellent written and oral communication skills    
  • proficient organisational and planning skills    
  • an enthusiastic attitude and an eagerness to learn    
  • an innovative and passionate approach to making a difference to the lives of older people, vulnerable adults and their families

All about our Team

The team enjoys an inclusive, supportive culture led by an experienced Strategic Brokerage Manager. The team consists of five Brokerage Officers, line managed by a Lead Broker. The Brokerage Team form part of the Adults Commissioning Team who are responsible for commissioning the services for the residents of Peterborough. 
Brokerage Officers will work alongside Commissioners across a breadth of portfolios which cover care from providers of Learning Disability and Mental Health care, Domiciliary care, Care homes and Supported living settings. The work of the Brokerage Team is crucial for those members of our community who require care, and to support Commissioners in understanding the care market in the City, identifying gaps in provision where required.

In Peterborough we operate a ‘full cycle’ commissioning team, which includes both the commissioning of services and contract management. The Commissioning Managers manage and deliver the strategic commissioning cycle, from determination of need, planning and reconciliation to the council’s budget planning cycle, to delivery and management of contracts to meet identified need.

The Adults Commissioning team consists of a broad array of experience and exposure to Adult Social Care, both professionally, personally with some staff joining the team with no experience but the skills and drive to succeed in the role. The supportive culture within the team provides opportunities to develop, we look forward to receiving your application. 

 
All about our Benefits 
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 
  • Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
  • Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
  • Access to car lease scheme 
  • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
  • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
  • Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
  • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
  • Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
  • Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

All about our Commitments 


We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 
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