Sourcing, Negotiation and Placement Officer (9574)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,537 - 33,699; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Financial benefits through discounts

Relocation expenses

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich is seeking a Sourcing, Negotiation and Placement Officer to manage care placements for adults. This role involves securing optimal care rates while ensuring quality, communicating effectively with service users and their families, and collaborating with social care teams. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals in receipt of care. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Social Care or similar field.
• Understanding of the Care Act is an advantage.
• Commitment to helping others live their best lives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care packages meet the unique needs of individuals.
• Use negotiation skills to secure best rates and quality care.
• Work closely with social care professionals to analyze options.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of Social Services policies

Analytical skills

Job description

Sourcing, Negotiation and Placement Officer (9574)

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Sourcing, Negotiation & Placement Officers | 9574 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 per annum | (Grade G) | County Hall, Norwich

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s 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 Norfolk’s adults.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring that every care package meets the unique needs of each person. You’ll 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. 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. You’ll work closely with social care professionals, analyse options, and make informed recommendations.

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 [e-mail]

Benefits

• 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 you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue 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

Recruitment closing dates: Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 23:59 for current employees, Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 23:59 for all other applicants.

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