Sourcing, Negotiation and Placement Officer (9574)

Sourcing Negotiation & Placement Officers 9574 Permanent Contract 37 hours per week 31537 to 33699 per annum (Grade G) County Hall Norwich

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives The arranging of care is at the heart of Adult Social Care and with an ageing population this work has never been more important.

The Brokerage Service is a dynamic and professional team within Adult Social Services dedicated to arranging and commissioning care for Norfolks adults.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation and were looking for motivated personable and organised individuals to join us.

In this role youll play a vital part in ensuring that every care package meets the unique needs of each person. Youll use your negotiation skills and the latest technology to secure the best possible rates for the Council while maintaining the highest standards of quality and care. But this isnt just about numbersits about people.

You will be speaking directly with service users and their families listening to their preferences and agreeing on the right placement that truly supports their wellbeing.

Youll work closely with social care professionals analyse options and make informed recommendations. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact. If delivering exceptional customer service is your passion and you thrive in a fast-paced rewarding environment wed love to hear from you.

Knowledge of Social Services its policies and the Care Act would be an advantage but what matters most is your commitment to helping people live their best lives.

For an informal discussion please contact Gilly Brown Operations and Development Lead at

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time part time remote and hybrid working dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • Norfolk Rewards our employee discounts programme which helps yousave money on almost anything from everyday groceries and clothes to holidays new technology gym membership trips to the cinema and days out.
  • ABlue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution life assurance death in service payments and dependants pensions.

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Before you apply we recommend reading the fullJob Description and Person Specificationto help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on ourTerms and Conditionshere.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 23:59