Assistant Brokerage Manager (Redeployment 22249)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: 40777 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

Were passionate about improving the future for our customers our communities and the environment. If you are too join us as an Assistant Brokerage Manager and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy.

Your role and responsibilities

You will provide leadership professional guidance and line management to the Brokerage Team including participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

You will support the Strategic Commissioning and Contract Managers as well as the wider Adult Social Care (ASC) management team to develop effective operational practice manage demand appropriately identify costsaving opportunities and achieve improved outcomes for customers.

A key focus of the role is to analyse plan design implement and evaluate new ways of working. You will work closely with the ASC Strategic Planning and Resources team area teams and a wide range of care providers across Residential and Nursing Care Home Care Supported Housing Community Support and Housing Related Support services.

You will offer the Brokerage Team continuous coaching advice and guidance - both formally and informally - on staffing matters and frontline practice.

You will need

• A good standard of education to degree level or NVQ4 in Project Management (or equivalent qualification / relevant experience).
• Extensive knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and understanding of the endtoend pathway from assessment through to placement for vulnerable individuals.
• Experience in monitoring reviewing and developing procedures or systems aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
• Experience applying performance management principles.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).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 Brokerage Team is responsible for sourcing care services for individuals with eligible needs. Acting as the central point of contact for all Social Care placements in Suffolk the team works across Adult Social Care and collaborates closely with care providers social care professionals and health colleagues.

The teams work is vital in reducing waiting times and ensuring people receive the right care intervention promptly.

Their purpose is to maximise preventative outcomes safeguard vulnerable people and support customers by arranging care swiftly and safely. The team plays a pivotal role in ensuring care needs are met by supporting frontline staff securing suitable providers producing agreements and reporting key business activity.

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 Zowie Easterbrook (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

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. Explain a situation where you have resolved a conflict or disagreement within your team or with a stakeholder. What steps did you take to reach a positive resolution
2. Tell us about a time you were responsible for delivering a project or piece of work with multiple stakeholders. How did you plan communicate and measure success
3. Give an example of when you analysed data or feedback to identify service improvements. What did you learn and what changes did you implement as a result
4. Describe an instance where you needed to influence others to adopt a new way of working or support a decision. What methods did you use to gain buyin

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at or. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 2 March 2026.

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