Broker

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Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Brokerage Service for 1 dedicated Broker to join our Adult Social Care and Health team.

Brokering is the process of finding and matching providers with people’s specified support outcomes. The Brokerage Service is a dedicated team of staff covering the whole of Derbyshire, working with all adults and/or their representatives. People do not have to have had a Social Care assessment; or have been assessed as meeting eligibility criteria to access Brokerage support. Any person wishing to find or arrange support for themselves or a relative or friend may contact brokerage via Call Derbyshire/online web submission form/Health services etc.

As a Broker, you will play a vital role in arranging and coordinating care and support packages for adults, ensuring individuals receive the right services at the right time. The roles will involve liaising and negotiating with home care providers, care homes, customers and families, as well as working closely with Health/Adult Social Care colleagues, and provide feedback on outcomes achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with health and social care worker, service users, and providers to source and arrange care packages, care home placements, or other resource.
• Negotiate costs and ensure value for money.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with care providers and internal teams.
• Support service users and their families/representatives to understand their options.

About You:

• Experience in adult social care, commissioning, or brokering (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy caseload.
• IT literate and comfortable with case management systems.
• Committed to promoting independence and choice for service users.

The vacancy is a permanent post, working on a Monday to Friday basis.

Please see the job and person profile for more information.

Whilst the post will be initially based at either the QUAD in Chesterfield, or Clay Cross during induction weeks, we offer a hybrid approach to working, with our team currently working from home and from the office at least one day per week, to meet the needs of the service.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 
•    Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
•    Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
•    Supportive management and team
•    Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
•    Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
•    Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
•    Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
•    Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.  (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page 

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 11th December 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.