Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Assistant Care Broker

Job reference:

AHSS00299D1SEE

Location:

Agile/Rhyl

Salary:

Grade 5, 27,694 - 30,024 per annum

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

Closing Date:

3rd November2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving team, securing quality social care provision for Denbighshire's citizens. This role may suit someone looking to take a new step in their social care career, although individuals with relevant experience in other areas who are looking to move into social care commissioning are encouraged to apply.

The post holder must have a strong affinity with the values of social care, including a non-judgemental attitude and empathy with people who have experienced social care/support needs.

The post holder will work closely with the Adult Social Care and Homelessness Services Care Broker, the other Assistant Care Brokers, the wider Contracts and Commissioning Team (in which the post sits) and other key partners. They will support in negotiating and securing appropriate packages of domiciliary care for individual citizens and identifying appropriate residential care options for individual citizens - in both cases, in line with individual needs and wishes as specified by appropriate social care/health professionals.

The post holder will require strong organisational and communication skills. Building relationships, with effective and open communication with care providers in particular is vital to the role.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Lyndsey Foulkes on 01824 702306.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days (pro rata) Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies

How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,694.00-30,024.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sabbatical Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rhyl LL18 3DP