Care Liaison And Purchasing Officer

Contract Type: Permanent x2

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: NJC Grade D SCP 7-11 £26,403 - £28,142 per annum

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 23:59

We are seeking organised and enthusiastic individuals to join our Social Care Purchasing Unit, a dynamic team dedicated to arranging and managing care services for adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange Care Services: Collaborate with care providers to set up services for clients as directed by Social Work professionals.
• Manage Information: Record and maintain accurate data on core systems.
• Client Interaction: Work directly with clients, their families, social work professionals, and care providers to ensure a high standard of service.
• Task Management: Prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Proven experience in a busy and demanding team environment.
• IT Proficiency: Competent in working with various IT systems.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of interpreting information from diverse sources and confidently challenging data when necessary.
• Organisation: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively.

Professional Development

We are committed to the continuous professional development of our team members, offering a variety of training opportunities tailored to individual needs and career goals.

If you are dedicated, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a vital service, we encourage you to apply and become part of our Social Care Purchasing Unit.

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Emma Worth, Team Leader, on 01253 478790. 

At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)