About The Role

Do you thrive on a varied and fast paced workload and would you go that extra mile to seek out and secure the best and most suitable care for vulnerable adults across East Sussex? If you do, then Adult Social Care’s Community Brokerage teams want to hear from you!

As a Community Brokerage Co-Ordinator you can make a real difference sourcing homecare for people who need it.

You will negotiate individual packages of care and participate in making sure resources are used effectively to ensure value for money. Engaging with key providers to enhance positive working practices and development and growth of services.

We are looking for candidates who

Can work cooperatively and supportively as a team member, negotiating and problem solving to achieve results.
Can work positively and professionally, open to new ideas and responsive to feedback.
Have written and verbal skills including influencing, discretion, negotiating and diplomacy.
Are able to listen, empathise and assess risk, utilising these skills in difficult situations.
Have emotional intelligence, with the ability to stay impartial when negotiating with and influencing providers of care services in a commercial business setting, earning, and holding their respect.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

This is a secondment opportunity which is only available to existing ESCC employees. Please review the Secondment Policy ( Secondments and Acting Up arrangements | ESCC Intranet ) for more information.

To apply for this role please follow the apply now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

Interviews will take place in person at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne during the week of 21 September 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

We are currently offering both home and office working opportunities based on individual team agreements which are subject to change.

Why join us?

Our dedicated Supply Management workforce and committed ethos are the key to us successfully co-ordinating care across the county. Supply Management have daily contact to a wide range of stakeholders across the department, giving you as a Brokerage Co-Ordinator an opportunity to gain insight into a variety of aspects of Adult Social Care.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion, please contact Iri Thompson, Senior Brokerage Coordinator ([email hidden] ) or Amy Bunting, Brokerage Manager ( [email hidden] ) and we can arrange a Teams call or telephone call.

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!