Job Description

Position reference: 50110287

Directorate: Public Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Adult Social Care & Health

Salary

: 31,537 - 34,434 Plus laptop

Working Arrangements

: Mon-Thur, 08:45 - 17:00. Fri - 08:45 - 16:30, inc. agile working

Hours per week

: 37

Contract type:

Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch

.

See our range of Employee Rewards:

Employee rewards and benefits

Closing date

: 31/10/2025 at 23:59

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Adult Social Care & Health

team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.

Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.

If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.

We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make

Barnsley the place of possibilities

.

Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

An exciting opportunity has arose to join our Brokerage Team as a Brokerage Officer.


As a Brokerage Officer you will effectively broker support packages on behalf of individuals assessed as having an eligible need for support. The postholder will be responsible for liaising with a range of care providers to secure appropriate packages of care, and will organise innovative, value for money services, co-ordinating appropriate services to meet desired outcomes, which promote strengths-based practice. The postholder will also be responsible for accurately recording care provisions on our case management system.



You will accurately provision services on the Adult Social Care system in a timely manner, ensuring records reflect the type and cost of support and include any relevant income markers to support the councils financial planning and ensure care providers are paid for services delivered. Referrals will include support for home care, residential / Nursing care, respite provision, specialist residential accommodation, Supported Living, Shared Lives and any other appropriate services.



You will operate in accordance with all statutory frameworks and Care Acts, Caldicott Principles, relevant social care legislation and procedures as well as council policies, procedures and frameworks.



If you want to discuss the post, then please do not hesitate to contact Diane Turner, Brokerage Manager via email Dianeturner@barnsley.gov.uk

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile:

Brokerage Officer Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile:

Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your

application form how you meet the required criteria.




We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.




We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.





CV's are not accepted for this role.





At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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