Brokerage Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Brokerage Manager to join our Adult Social Care brokerage function. This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) position, working alongside the existing postholder who is transitioning to flexible retirement, providing leadership and continuity across the service. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the timely and effective sourcing of care and support services for people with eligible needs across Barnsley. You will work collaboratively with the current postholder to lead a small team of brokerage officers, ensuring high-quality service delivery while working closely with commissioners and the independent care sector to shape and influence the local market. You will play a key role in ensuring care packages are secured efficiently, accurately recorded, and aligned to financial planning requirements. Development Opportunity This role offers a unique development opportunity for the successful candidate to work alongside an experienced Brokerage Manager during a period of planned transition. You will benefit from knowledge transfer, mentoring and shared leadership responsibilities, providing valuable exposure to the full breadth of the role. This creates an excellent platform for professional growth and enables you to build confidence in leading a critical Adult Social Care function within a supportive environment. What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the leadership and management of the brokerage service, ensuring requests for care are prioritised and allocated in line with agreed criteria
• Working collaboratively with providers to secure care packages in a timely and effective way
• Supporting and advising colleagues, stakeholders and partners on brokerage matters, including managing complex or escalated cases
• Contributing to market shaping by providing intelligence on capacity, demand and gaps in provision
• Ensuring accurate commissioning and provisioning of care services to support financial control and timely provider payments
• Working alongside the substantive postholder to support team performance, workforce development and service quality
• Producing performance reports and insights to inform senior management decision-making
  
  We're looking for a confident and experienced leader with a strong understanding of Adult Social Care and brokerage.
• Proven experience of leading and managing staff and working across multi-agency partnerships
• Experience of working within a social care or similar environment, with knowledge of relevant legislation and policy
• Strong analytical skills, including working with complex data and financial information
• Experience of providing advice and navigating complex decision-making scenarios
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines, This is a 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) post. Working arrangements will be agreed to support service needs and ensure effective overlap with the existing postholder.