Job Description

:Salary: xc2xa332,490- xc2xa336,870 per annumGrade: DInternal Secondment / Fixed-Term Contract - 12 months37 Hours per WeekThis role of the Contract Support Officer is within the Brokerage Team, which is part of the Contract Compliance, Placements and Blue Badge Teams.This role will support Thurrock Council to obtain value for money by robust negotiation of fees for adult social care.Source suitable adult placements for people that can offer appropriate support to prevent further deterioration and to allow them to live as independently as they are able to.Support hospital discharges for people on pathways 1 -3.The role also assists in verification of new supported accommodation and care home providers, both within Thurrock and outside out of borough.A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level will be required for this post.For an informal discussion about these posts or for further details, please contact Stephen Davies, Senior Contract Officer -Closing Date:Redeployment Only: 18th February 2025Internal & External Applications: 2nd March 2025Interview Date: TBCTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout Us:Why Thurrock?Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found hereEquality, Diversity & InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website:

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