Broker (3 posts)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Brokerage Service for three Brokers who will be responsible for the brokering of Home Care packages, Care Home Packages and out of hospital pathways. The roles will involve liaising and negotiating with care homes and home care providers, people and their advocates, as well as working closely with Health and Adult Social Care colleagues.

The vacancies are on a temporary fixed term six-month contract, working on a Monday to Friday basis. It is possible that the posts may be extended however this depends on the requirements nearer the time and funding availability.

You will need to develop and maintain a good knowledge of services available, be able to negotiate details of service provision, act as a contact point, and be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships. The successful candidate will also be confident in the use of IT systems and processes, be able to maintain accurate records, prepare brief reports and statistics, and manage their own workload to meet deadlines.

We offer a hybrid approach to working, with our team currently working from home and from the office at least one day per week, to meet the needs of the service.

Please see the job and person profile for more information.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page

Provisional Interview Date: 12 November 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.