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Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Children’s Care Broker to join the Social Care, Health Integration and Wellbeing Directorate in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a temporary contract for 3 months with a view to extend.
✅ Key Responsibilities:
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Work with social care teams, children, and families to identify care needs and source appropriate placements
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Maximise the use of in-house provisions and approved frameworks before going out to market
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Negotiate with providers to achieve best value and ensure cost-effective placements
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Maintain accurate records of care packages, placements, and provider performance
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Provide advice to social care teams on alternative care options in line with council priorities
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Build and maintain strong relationships with providers, professionals, and families
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Support the development of a personalised commissioning service with a focus on quality and efficiency
🎯 Requirements:
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Knowledge of children’s social care services, commissioning, and the care market
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Strong negotiation skills and the ability to challenge costs where necessary
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Experience of analysing and summarising complex information
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Excellent IT and administrative skills with experience using databases and case management systems
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Ability to build positive relationships and work effectively under pressure
Location - Stoke on Trent (2 days on site and 3 days from home).
Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you
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