Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

The role exists to ensure that people who need care in Southend can access the right care at the right time. You will ensure that people you supported have adequate information to make their own choices. You will ensure effective movement of people across pathways of care, supporting a move towards independence. You will provide professionals using the brokerage team with offered a timely and effective service offer that meets the needs of their clients within the available budget. You will offer services that maximise independence and are based in their strengths and abilities. You will negotiate price and service offer to maximise the use of public funds in the interests of the residents of Southend. You will develop supplier relationships to maximise the effectiveness of the service offer. You will use the results of brokerage to generate and share market intelligence. You will contribute to the collective commissioning team working at all levels in the council.

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Relevant Professional Qualification (eg Social Work, Nursing, OT, Registered Manager). A knowledge of the local health and social care system across Southend. Experience of information advice and guidance work. Experience of brokerage. Experience in complex supplier negotiations and market relationship building. Experience in strategy and market development, risk management, and resource management. Experience of working in or using social care services. Verbal and written communication skills. IT literacy(excel, word, powerpoint). Excellent project management skills. Engagement and coproduction skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines and manage priorities. Able to analyse, interpret and assess data and information. Organisational awareness & strategic thinking.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.