Children & Young People Brokerage Officer
37 Hours
Scale 5 – £29,064 – £31,022
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and child-focused Brokerage Officer to join the CYP Brokerage Team. You will play a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and securing high-quality placements and support packages that meet the needs of children and young people. This is a fast-paced role where you will ensure timely, cost-effective, and outcome-focused provision, working closely with social care teams, providers, and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and secure placements including residential, fostering, supported accommodation, education, and support services
- Respond to urgent and same-day placement requests
- Build and maintain strong relationships with providers
- Negotiate placement fees to ensure value for money
- Work collaboratively with social care, commissioning, and health partners
- Ensure placements meet safeguarding and quality standards
- Maintain accurate records and monitor placement spend
- Contribute to service development and market improvement
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in Children’s Services (brokerage/placements desirable)
- Strong negotiation, organisation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage high workloads and work under pressure
- A solution-focused approach to complex cases
- Understanding of safeguarding and statutory responsibilities
- Opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people
- A dynamic and rewarding working environment
Why Telford & Wrekin?
We’re incredibly proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted—and remain the only authority in the West Midlands to have achieved this twice.
Our April 2024 Ofsted inspection highlighted:
- Exceptional social work practice
- Participation is a real strength
- Care leavers benefit from a generous local offer
- Staff feel valued and supported by visible senior leaders
Join us and be part of a service where high-quality practice, strong leadership, and positive outcomes for children and young people are at the heart of everything we do.
What we offer:
- We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
- Flexible working & career progression
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
- Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
- Hybrid working model – whether you’re in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.
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