Job Description

East Sussex Children's Service Home Finding and Commissioning team is expanding! Are you a commissioner, health/social care professional or graduate with an understanding of the needs of children who are looked after? If you enjoy a challenge, have effective communication skills, thrive in fast paced environments and have the ability to confidently negotiate then this could be the role for you.


We are seeking a Senior Brokerage officer to join our fast paced and dynamic commissioning team. This role combines strategic placement sourcing with contract oversight and quality assurance monitoring across a range of commissioned services that support children, young people and young adults.


You will play a lead role in coordinating high quality, cost effect homes and support services ensuring all arrangements align with framework agreements, statutory duties and commissioning priorities. Alongside this you will oversee the monitoring of provider performance and compliance, ensuring that the service delivers positive outcomes and represents value for money.


Working within a focussed and driven team, you'll work closely with internal colleagues, partner agencies and external providers to promote a collaborative and outcome focussed approach to delivering care and support to individuals.


Why join us?


You'll be part of the growth of the children's commissioning service that values collaboration, creative thinking and innovation in making a difference to the lives of the children we care for. We offer flexible working, training, and support to succeed in the role and the chance to shape and influence service delivery across the social care market.


We are looking for candidates who:
Understanding of the needs of looked after children and the legislation and policy that pertains to the placement and commissioning role. Experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting. Ability to robustly challenge, advocate and balance need, risk, quality and cost. An understanding of commissioning Ability to engage with and support children and young people in relation to obtaining feedback around placement and package quality. Please download the and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.


For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.


Interviews will take place in person at St Mary's House, Eastbourne. Interviews will be taking place on a date to be confirmed.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.


Work with an organisation who possess clear vision, strong leadership and help to create an environment of stability and security for children.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .


Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.



For an informal discussion please contact: Donna Collins - Operations Manager: donna.collins@eastsussex.gov.uk or Stephanie Clements - Practice Manger: stephanie.clements@eastsussex.gov.uk


For a career that changes Children's lives, choose East Sussex!



Additional Information



This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.



If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.