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Care Navigation Team Brokerage Officer

Location: Preston (2 office days per week expected, with flexible hybrid working arrangements)

Pay Rate: £14.82 per hour

We are recruiting for a Brokerage Officer to join the Care Navigation Team, supporting adults aged 18+ and young people preparing for adulthood across Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering person-centred care, working collaboratively with individuals and families, and sourcing high-quality, cost-effective care and support solutions.

About the Role

The Brokerage Service is responsible for planning, sourcing, negotiating and arranging care and support packages that meet the individual needs of adults and young people transitioning into adult services. This includes arranging specialist placements, coordinating packages of care, and working with approved providers, framework agreements and block contracts. As a Brokerage Officer, you will work alongside individuals, recognising them as the experts in their own lives. You will help identify the most appropriate support by promoting independence, making the best use of community resources, and ensuring services are both person-centred and financially sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange personalised, cost-effective care and support packages.
• Work in partnership with individuals, families and professionals to co-produce support plans.
• Source services through approved providers, framework agreements and local community resources.
• Identify free and low-cost services that promote independence and maximise individual strengths.
• Negotiate placements and care packages that deliver value for money while meeting assessed needs.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working within health, social care, brokerage, commissioning or a related environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A person-centred approach with a commitment to promoting independence and choice.
• The ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Confidence working with budgets, providers and care packages.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Brokerage Officer Adults & Preparing for Adulthood

Location: Lancashire
Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate
Contract: Full Time Ongoing Contract
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with weekend rota as required

We are looking for an experienced Brokerage Officer to join Lancashire's Brokerage Service, supporting adults and young people preparing for adulthood.

This is a rewarding role where you'll work collaboratively with individuals, families, social workers and providers to source high-quality, person-centred care and support that promotes independence, delivers value for money and meets assessed needs.

As a Brokerage Officer, you will arrange and commission care and support packages for adults aged 18+ and young people transitioning into adult services. Working in partnership with professionals, providers and families, you'll identify the most appropriate support using approved provider frameworks, block contracts and community resources.

You'll play a vital role in ensuring care packages are sourced quickly, safely and within budget, helping people remain independent and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

The service also supports urgent and same-day placements, hospital discharges and seasonal demand, requiring a flexible and solution-focused approach.

• Source and arrange person-centred care and support packages for adults and young people preparing for adulthood.
• Work closely with individuals, families, social workers and partner agencies to co-produce support plans.
• Identify cost-effective services that promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Maximise the use of local community resources, low-cost services and existing support networks where appropriate.
• Negotiate with care providers to secure quality placements and support within agreed budgets.
• Arrange residential, nursing, supported living, domiciliary care and specialist placements where required.
• Utilise framework agreements, approved provider lists and block contracts effectively.
• Support timely hospital discharges and urgent care arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure services are commissioned promptly and safely.
• Work collaboratively across the wider Brokerage Team to respond to changing service demands.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working within adult social care, brokerage, commissioning or care coordination.
• Knowledge of care packages, domiciliary care, residential care, supported living and community-based services.
• Experience sourcing placements or negotiating with care providers.
• An understanding of strengths-based and person-centred practice.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working collaboratively with social workers, health professionals and external providers.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that improve outcomes for people.

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Brokerage Service.
• Play a key role in helping people remain independent and access the right care at the right time.
• Gain experience across adult services and Preparing for Adulthood pathways.
• Opportunity to support complex placements, hospital discharges and innovative community-based solutions.
• Dedicated consultant support from We Do Social Work.
• Fast, reliable weekly payroll.
• Free compliance and DBS support.
• £250 Refer a Friend bonus.

If you're passionate about delivering person-centred solutions and ensuring people receive the right care and support when they need it most, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact We Do Social Work for a confidential discussion.

Independent Living Maintenance Officer

Location:Oxfordshire (travel around sites)

Salary: up to £28,000 including £2,000 car allowance

Contract: Full-time / Permanent

Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required

We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Independent Living Maintenance Officer to join our team click apply for full job details

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Physiotherapist - MSK Specialist
Location: Home-based with travel in the North East Region (Durham, Gateshead, Middlesborough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Stockton-on-Tees)
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 annually
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 click apply for full job details

Hybrid Rehabilitation Support Worker

Location: Barnsley/Sheffield

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Vacancy Type: Bank/occasional, part time and full-time contracts are available.

If you have a kind disposition and passion for supporting people to be their best, then this could be the role for you. The role would suit both individuals looking for a complete career change or those looking working towards a career in Social Care, Neuropsychology, Neuro-OT, Neuro-SLT or Neuro-physiotherapy.

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Kind and caring
• Positive - with a 'can do attitude
• Enjoy a varied role with each day being different
• Interested in people and rehabilitation
• Interested in learning new things
• Practical life experience

Who is Ariya Neuro Care?

• Ariya Neuro Care supports individuals with an acquired brain injury to regain their skills, confidence and independence, with the aim to return home or to more independent living.
• Rated Outstanding in all 5 areas by CQC, which is a very rare achievement
• Investors in People Platinum, which is the highest level of Investors in People accreditation
• Shortlisted for Investors in People UK Employer of the Year Award (Platinum 50-249 people)
• Rated the highest domains in all areas on the Headway ABI approved provider scheme

Our Hybrid Rehabilitation Support Workers are comprehensively trained to work alongside our neuro-therapy team to implement goals and strategies as we see people regain lost skills and confidence in order to move onto a more fulfilled life. We are incredibly passionate about what we do and don't need people with vast care experience as in-depth training and mentoring is provided by our amazing team. What we need is a variety of different types of people who are kind, grounded and proactive, who love working in a positive, creative team.

This is a hybrid role working where you can gain more experience both working in our residential service at Worsbrough, Barnsley, as well as in the community supporting individuals in their own homes and workplaces so it is essential to be a driver and car owner. (Please do see our advert/make contact if you are a non-driver as other opportunities are available.)

The role involves working on a varied rota including weekend work.

We have excellent career development programmes and opportunities support you in your role, including a management training programme and staff awards.

This role is on a rota basis, which includes evening and weekend work. It will include all aspects of personal care, depending on the needs of the people in the service.

No uniform is required.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Ariya Neuro Care, please do not hesitate to apply.

Ready for your next challenge, or looking for a stronger contract? We have an excellent locum opportunity for a Physiotherapist with solid experience in Discharge teams. The role is based at one of the Swindon Discharge Hubs, and the hiring manager is actively seeking the right candidate. The hourly pay rate for this role is £25 - £26 P/H all-inclusive.
Requirements
You will need to meet all of the following criteria to be considered:

• A minimum of 6-12 months of NHS experience within community or acute discharge settings
• Flexibility to work within a 7-day service
• A Physiotherapy degree (MSc or BSc) and current HCPC registration
• Access to your own vehicle for work purposes
• Availability to start within 2 weeks of confirmation and commitment to a minimum of 3 months

• Daily PAYE payroll
• Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella payroll
• A dedicated recruitment consultant who knows your specialism
• Fast-track registration and compliance to get you working sooner
• Training and support
• An excellent refer-a-friend bonus
• Access to Your Loyalty, our exclusive rewards scheme
• Help with travel and accommodation
• Access to roles across every NHS staffing framework in the UK
• Access to a growing range of private-sector roles alongside our NHS work

Social Worker required for work within the Foster Team in the South West area. Dorset Fostering team are offering good rates up to 38ph for the right candidates. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team. This job doesn't often come up! Beautiful location near the coast with good transport links. Flexible working offered with remote base for now and only essential visits. 3 months initial contract 37 hours a week. + 150 per week allowable expenses+ travel

The appointed Social Worker will be part of Foster Team in Dorchester. Experience of working with foster carers as professional colleagues and working in a multi - disciplinary arena are essential. This will be a mixed role of Supervising Foster carers and possible assessment.

Undertaking Form F, assessments, form C assessments, with potential of being required to undertake SGO assessment. Work as part of permanence service and will need the ability and skills to support carers across the permanence field

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: Dedicated personal and professional service. Free DBS check. CV review service. Interview advice. Competitive rates of pay. Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone number removed)/ (phone number removed) or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Functional Assessor
Location: Fareham
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 (rising by £1,000 at 6/12 months - Performance based)
Nurses OTs Physios Paramedics Pharmacists
Full Time - Hybrid - Mon-Fri, 9-5
Part time options available -3/4 days

Want a change in career but still want to keep your clinical knowledge?
Then this is the perfect role for you!

What s on Offer:

• Hybrid working
• 5% approval bonus
• Up to 10% performance bonus
• 2k bonus usually within 6 months
• Mon Fri only (no weekends/nights/bank hols)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy up to 5 more)
• Great benefits: pension, retail discounts, BUPA helpline, wellbeing support, volunteering day, ShareSave
• Ongoing training & clear career progression

• Assess claimant needs via phone & face-to-face doing personal independent payment assessments (PIP) - looking at their daily living and mobility or assess claimant needs doing Work Capability Assessments (WCA) for people claiming universal credit or employment support allowance - looking at day to day tasks, functional ability and ability to work.
• Review medical evidence & write detailed DWP reports
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
• Quality-focused, not target-driven
• 12 weeks paid training provided

• RN, OT, Physio, Paramedic, or Pharmacist
• 1+ year post-registration (adult setting)
• NMC/HCPC/GPHC registered
• Strong communication & report-writing skills
• No sponsorship available

PSRNEWTL Team Leader - Adult care - Supported Living

Newbury

28,158 Full time Permanent Role

Our prestigious client a leading provider of Supported Living to Adults with Learning Disabilities, is looking to appoint a team of experienced Team Leaders in Newbury.

Your role

To provide practice leadership and operational management of the service and to ensure optimum support to individuals is achieved. Our Team Leader will oversee our support offered for people with learning disabilities and autism to enhance their role as equal members of the community. To ensure Support standards are adhered to and that we comply with all current legislation and regulations associated with managing support services.

To provide direct support and supervision to all staff employed or volunteering in the service.

Key information:

• Salary of 28,158
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Group personal pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction programme with ongoing paid training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• UK Healthcare Scheme

Essential Requirements:

You MUST:

• Have or be working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Residential Care
• Be passionate about delivering a high-quality service that promotes the independence, choice and dignity of service users
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an approachable and friendly nature
• Have previous managerial experience in a similar environment
• Have the resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• Have a full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months

Please note we are also recruiting for Support Workers and Team Leaders for the same service

If you would like to discuss this vacancy, or any others in further detail please call Sarah on (phone number removed).

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

Personal Assistant Supporting Young Disabled People to Live Independently

Location: Harrogate

Salary: £13.03 per hour

Vacancy Type: Flexible hours

Are you friendly, reliable and passionate about helping young disabled people build confidence, independence and choice in everyday life? We are looking for a thoughtful and practical Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living activities, social opportunities and household routines.

About the role

This is a rewarding role supporting younger disabled people to live more independently and take part in the activities that matter to them. You will offer practical, respectful and person-centred support in daily life, helping each person develop skills, make choices and access their local community.

What you ll be doing

• Supporting with cooking, meal planning and preparing simple, healthy meals.
• Helping with shopping, budgeting and organising everyday essentials.
• Assisting with household management, domestic chores, cleaning, laundry and keeping living spaces safe and comfortable.
• Encouraging independence by supporting people to learn and practise daily living skills at their own pace.
• Supporting access to social, leisure and community activities, such as clubs, appointments, cafés, local groups or days out.
• Providing friendly companionship, encouragement and practical support while respecting each person s choices, privacy and dignity.

Please note: this role does not involve personal care.

About you

You do not need to have formal care experience to be a great fit. What matters most is that you are patient, dependable, positive and able to support people in a way that promotes independence rather than taking over.

• A warm, respectful and encouraging approach.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Reliability, honesty and good timekeeping.
• Confidence supporting people in the home and community.
• A practical, organised approach to everyday tasks.
• Willingness to follow guidance and work in a person-centred way.
• An understanding of the importance of independence, choice and dignity.

Hours and flexibility

Flexible working hours are available and can be discussed to suit both the needs of the people being supported and the availability of the successful applicant. This may include daytime, evening or weekend support depending on agreed arrangements.

Why this role matters

As a Personal Assistant, you will play an important part in helping young disabled people feel more confident, connected and in control of their everyday lives. Your support can make a real difference by opening up opportunities, reducing barriers and enabling people to do more of the things they enjoy.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Disability Action Yorkshire, please do not hesitate to apply.