Full-Time
Placement Relationship Officer
Brent Council
1,001-5,000 employees
London borough council providing local services
Compensation Overview
£40.8k - £43.3k/yr
United Kingdom
Hybrid
Hybrid role; two days per week from home are available.
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- You should have an in-depth understanding of adult social care and be passionate about improving the quality and sustainability of services in Brent.
- Experience in commissioning care services, preferably within adult social care.
- A proven track record in stakeholder engagement, particularly with community based providers
- Strong skills in quality assurance
- The ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining a focus on outcomes.
- Communicating and influencing skills.
- Supporting the commissioning of services within the community.
- To further ensure that all commissioned provision is meeting required contract standards and outcomes.
- Undertake contract monitoring with designated providers, identifying quality concerns and working with providers to develop, implement and monitor quality improvement plans, supported by the Supplier Relationship Manager.
- Understanding supply and demand in the market and helping to grow and shape services accordingly.
Brent Council is the local authority for the Brent borough in London, serving both inner and outer London with a diverse community. It provides public services such as housing, education, waste, transport, social care, planning, and culture, and it supports residents and businesses through digital platforms and council departments. The council operates a transformation agenda aimed at reshaping how services are delivered to better meet community needs and improve outcomes across the borough. Compared with other councils, Brent emphasizes its cultural and ethnic diversity, strong community engagement, and a broad, integrated approach to governance and service delivery. Its goal is to improve people’s lives in Brent by offering efficient, inclusive, and sustainable services, while fostering economic growth and a vibrant local community.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Completed Neasden Stations Growth Area Masterplan consultation.
- Issued £1,150 compensation after Ombudsman housing delay ruling.
- Crackdown on paan chewing cuts £30k annual cleanup costs.
What critics are saying
- Regulator's C3 grading triggers mandatory improvements in 3-6 months.
- Half of housing lacks surveys, eroding trust in 6-12 months.
- Woodcock Park hazards risk child injuries and lawsuits in 3-9 months.
What makes Brent Council unique
- Brent Council partners with Karibu for resident downsizing opportunities.
- Introduces HMO licensing and second homes Council Tax premium.
- Launches hate crime support project with Protection Approaches.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Company News
Brent Museum and Archives awarded £45,900 grant to catalogue Brent Trades Council collection.
Brent Council has been accused of "failing to act" on safety concerns relating to the equipment at the children's play area in Woodcock Park, Kenton.
Karibu Community homes Ltd. is pleased to share the news that Karibu Community homes Ltd. has formed an exciting new partnership with Brent Council to support its residents who are thinking about downsizing.
Brent Council is introducing a new HMO licensing scheme and a Council Tax premium on second homes at the same time.
Protection Approaches is working with Brent Council and local partners on a project to strengthen community understanding of hate crime and how to support those affected.