Brokeage and Payments Manager (Fixed term)
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and tenacious individual who has high aspirations for people in North Northants drawing on social care services. You will have experience in leading a Brokerage function, developing social care systems, and have extensive knowledge of the provider market, including operational contracting and payments. The role is a fixed term for 6 months, giving an opportunity to gain experience within the wider commissioning directorate. What will you be doing?
You will work with the Head of Service to further develop a robust brokerage service, understanding the importance of quality care, as well as having a good understanding of frameworks and ensuring best value. You will work with our commissioned providers, work effectively with system partners internally and externally, and where necessary, you will lead, support, and engage our people and their families through home closures. You will be skilled in applying the principles of quality improvement, leadership, influencing change, and working in partnership with multiple stakeholders. About you
You will have a proven track record of implementing changes focused on making a difference. You will be strength-based, creative, solution-focused with the ability to work at pace, and you will demonstrate the ability to communicate in various formats across differing audiences. You will show evidence of compassion, kindness, and have a strong teamwork ethic. Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with: a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection. lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and potential in a large unitary council. generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days. hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance. We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups. About us
Our Values and Behaviours Our values define who we are and how we operate, forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues, and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision-making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our Key Commitments Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024, which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and is currently working towards achieving Gold status. We aim to be a carbon-neutral Council by 2030. Job Details
Salary Frequency:
Annual Job Reference:
Ref/96196/5864 Contract Type:
Full Time Closing Date:
07 February 2025 Job Category:
Social Care - Adults Location:
Haylock House and Remote Working, United Kingdom
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We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and tenacious individual who has high aspirations for people in North Northants drawing on social care services. You will have experience in leading a Brokerage function, developing social care systems, and have extensive knowledge of the provider market, including operational contracting and payments. The role is a fixed term for 6 months, giving an opportunity to gain experience within the wider commissioning directorate. What will you be doing?
You will work with the Head of Service to further develop a robust brokerage service, understanding the importance of quality care, as well as having a good understanding of frameworks and ensuring best value. You will work with our commissioned providers, work effectively with system partners internally and externally, and where necessary, you will lead, support, and engage our people and their families through home closures. You will be skilled in applying the principles of quality improvement, leadership, influencing change, and working in partnership with multiple stakeholders. About you
You will have a proven track record of implementing changes focused on making a difference. You will be strength-based, creative, solution-focused with the ability to work at pace, and you will demonstrate the ability to communicate in various formats across differing audiences. You will show evidence of compassion, kindness, and have a strong teamwork ethic. Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with: a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection. lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and potential in a large unitary council. generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days. hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance. We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups. About us
Our Values and Behaviours Our values define who we are and how we operate, forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues, and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision-making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our Key Commitments Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024, which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and is currently working towards achieving Gold status. We aim to be a carbon-neutral Council by 2030. Job Details
Salary Frequency:
Annual Job Reference:
Ref/96196/5864 Contract Type:
Full Time Closing Date:
07 February 2025 Job Category:
Social Care - Adults Location:
Haylock House and Remote Working, United Kingdom
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