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Brokerage Project Lead

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Chatham, Kent ME4 6NY

Salary

£450 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Medway Council is seeking a Brokerage Project Lead for a contract of up to 6 months, with a daily rate of £450 paid via an umbrella company.
  • The role requires a proven leader with experience in transforming brokerage or commissioning services within health and social care systems.
  • Candidates should have a deep understanding of adult social care, hospital discharge processes, and continuing healthcare (CHC).
  • The position involves full-time work for the first two months, transitioning to two days a week in the third month, with an ASAP start date.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV highlighting relevant experience and availability.
Brokerage Project LeadLocation: Medway Council (Hybrid working considered)Rate: £450 per day (via umbrella company)Contract: Up to 6 monthsHours: Full-time for 2 months, then 2 days/week in the third monthStart Date: ASAPAbout the Role: Medway Council is seeking a skilled and strategic Brokerage Team Lead to lead the design, implementation, and introduction of a new Bed Brokerage Team. This is a pivotal role focused on sourcing care for patients funded by both health and social care—ensuring an integrated, collaborative approach across systems.You will play a critical leadership role in shaping a joint health and social care brokerage function, creating sustainable models for joint funding, governance, and performance monitoring that support both Medway Council and our NHS partners.Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement a new Bed Brokerage Team that sources appropriate care placements for individuals funded jointly by health and social care.
  • Lead the creation of a fully integrated health and social care brokerage function, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Develop sustainable joint funding mechanisms, governance frameworks, and performance reporting structures for both local authority and NHS partners.
  • Manage and motivate the existing Brokerage Team, embedding new ways of working and driving performance improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with operational managers, commissioning leads, finance teams, and providers to ensure care placements are timely, cost-effective, and person-centred.
  • Ensure that all brokerage activities comply with statutory requirements and reflect best practice in integrated care delivery.
About You: We’re looking for an experienced, solutions-focused leader who can bring together health and social care systems with a shared vision. The ideal candidate will have:
  • Proven experience leading and transforming brokerage or commissioning services within a local authority, NHS, or integrated system.
  • Deep understanding of adult social care, hospital discharge processes, and continuing healthcare (CHC).
  • Demonstrable success in designing and delivering integrated services and sustainable joint funding arrangements.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex system dynamics.
  • A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to implementation and change management.
Contract Details:
  • Initial Full-Time (5 days/week): First 2 months
  • Reduced Hours (2 days/week): Third month
  • Potential Extension: Up to 6 months total
  • Rate: £450 per day (via umbrella)
How to Apply:Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and availability. We are looking to appoint as soon as possible.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.