Head of Brokerage – Management

Role Title    Head of Brokerage
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Purpose
Brokerage service In Waltham Forest is responsible for connecting individuals with appropriate social care and support. This involves assessing needs, developing care plans, selecting providers, managing contracts, and advocating for service users. By effectively managing these functions, brokerage services ensure that individuals receive the right care, at the right time, and at the best possible value.

The Brokerage function is also undergoing a transformational review. This role will be pivotal in driving the transformation of the brokerage service, leading operational initiatives and ensuring successful delivery the brokerage project, including process, structure, system and governance review and improvement.

The Brokerage Manager will need to lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred brokerage. This involves:

    Matching individuals with appropriate services, ensuring value for money, and monitoring service quality.
    Managing and developing a team to deliver efficient and effective services.
    Contributing to the development of the council’s social care strategy and operational plans.
    Ensuring effective financial management and maximizing resources.
    Building strong relationships with service users, providers, and other stakeholders.
    Monitoring performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
    Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
    Identifying and mitigating risks to service delivery.
    Ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation and regulations.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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