Early Years and Childcare Brokerage Officer (Redeployment - 20110)
Early Years and Childcare Brokerage Officer (Redeployment - 20110)
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
- 27711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
As a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join us as an Early Years and Childcare Brokerage Officer youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
To be responsible for work with individual children families and Early Years and Childcare Providers to:
- raise standards of achievement for all children (with a focus on improved outcomes for the most vulnerable).
- ensure that all vulnerable children access thefunded early education places for two three and four year olds to which they are entitled.
- ensure that all vulnerable children can access bespoke packages of childcare that will assist in safeguarding them if they are subject to a child in need or child protection plan or they are a Child in Care including with SGO (Special Guardianship) arrangements.
- work collaboratively with Virtual Schools social work and family support teams and safeguarding teams to ensure Children in Care attending an early years / childcare setting have a Personal Education Plan.
- process requests for support for initial child protection conferences for children under five.
- oversee and manage the information systems (databases and spreadsheet which will include personal financial confidential and sensitive data).
- provide briefings to a range of colleagues who work with families to help them access information about a full range of services.
You will need
- An understanding of government funded childcare entitlements and safeguarding children.
- Ability to work with a range of colleagues in social care family support inclusion and with a range of childcare providers and childminders.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to promote childcare entitlements and manage business support processes associated with the role.
- Experience or knowledge of providing packages of support to vulnerable children and their families and / or carers.
- Experience handling and managing data sets including knowledge of financial procedures invoicing and budget monitoring.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Early Years and Childcare (EYC) Services role in supporting quality in early years provision is crucial. Improving the quality of early years provision helps improve long term outcomes for children. High quality is central to an early years system that has the confidence of parents delivers both positive experiences and good outcomes for children and helps to diminish the difference between the most disadvantaged children and the rest.
The Government is committed to providing 30 hours of funded childcare to working families wraparound childcare and government funded childcare packages. We have a responsibility to make sure children are spending their time in high quality care that supports child development and learning.
The role of the service is critical in supporting early years providers to deliver flexible and high-quality care to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ().
For more information
Please contact Anita Abram for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0or emailing
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
1. Can you describe a time when you provided tailored advice or support to a family or child that led to a positive outcome What approach did you take to ensure the support was effective and inclusive
2. Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with professionals from other services (e.g. social care education health). How did you ensure effective communication and shared goals
3. Can you give an example of a time when you were responsible for managing budgetary and financial processes
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling 0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 27 July 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
