Broker

As a Commissioning Broker, you will be at the heart of connecting people with the care they need. Acting as the link between families, professionals, and providers, you will help secure high-quality care packages and placements that truly make a difference. In this role, you will: Support safe and timely hospital discharges, working closely with partners to ensure everything is in place Manage a diverse and sometimes complex caseload Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across systems Handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality Monitor provider performance to maintain high standards of care Work collaboratively with managers to improve processes and outcomes This is a fast-paced, meaningful role where your work has a direct impact on people's lives every day., If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role., We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability

• as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process.
• a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

You are a motivated and organised professional who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys working with people. You will bring: Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to prioritise, plan, and make sound decisions A proactive approach to problem-solving Confidence adapting to changing priorities and demands Experience using Microsoft Office and other IT systems Excellent attention to detail, particularly in administrative tasks Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about.

Join Gloucestershire County Council as a Commissioning Broker and take the next step in a rewarding career that makes a real difference. We are recruiting across Grades 4 to 6, offering a fantastic opportunity for progression within a supportive and evolving team.

Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care is on an exciting journey, working to the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. Regular formal and informal support Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills. Flexible working opportunities, including flexi-time and remote working (subject to the needs of the role - please discuss this at interview) 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) Cycle to Work Scheme We're closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, to see what we mean.