Job Description

Job description


An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Support Brokers in our direct payments support team (Ealing Direct) covering adults and children's social care.



The successful candidate will play crucial role in engaging with our external care markets to source and negotiate community-based direct payment support packages for adults and children's services. The role will report to the Ealing Direct Team Manager



This is a busy and demanding role, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the direct payments support process. The post requires the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with borough residents and carers, and a wide range of external providers and partner agencies (both verbally and in writing).



You will receive regular support and training opportunities and experience the benefits of working with friendly and supportive colleagues. Ealing has a diverse range community amenities and excellent transport links, which helps make it a great place to live and work.



Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults



This role is deemed resident facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.



Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities' agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.



We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.



Please note all applications will be determined on merit.



This post is subject to Ealing's enhanced vetting process.



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