Job summary
We have an opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Care Sourcing Officer.
We are establishing a new approach to Care Sourcing within our Adult Care Directorate and seek an experienced officer to join us in establishing this business-critical function which will play a key role in meeting our statutory obligations and duties through ensuring the right advice, care and support is provided, at the right time and at the right costs.
Our Senior Care Sourcing Officers embed the highest standards and consistent delivery of established practice through their management of cases and a team of officers, to provide the right advice and source the most appropriate, cost effective, care and support across all care types, at the right time, within agreed costs.
They excel in customer service, establish and maintain effective relationships and collaborative working practices whilst delivering commercially astute end-to-end care sourcing. This includes identifying options, sourcing, processing, securing and reviewing provision which fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes. Making a real difference to the lives of adults with an assessed eligible need.
How our team works is just as important to us as what we do and you will be expected to embody the Councils values as together the whole team establishes our new function, embeds new ways of working and fosters a collaborative, supportive, caring and learning culture.
Main duties of the job
You will be:
A professional in a relevant discipline such as commissioning, research, planning, business management or financial planning, as well as proven effective leadership and managerial experience, along with knowledge and understanding of legislation, national and local frameworks, policies and practices that governs the scope of the role, spanning Adult Social Care, brokerage services, processes and systems, as well as public financial, procurement and contracting regulations
Someone who can build and maintain positive relationships through extensive liaison and collaboration internally and externally, along with excellent influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills combined with experience of managing, developing and adapting themself and a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Please refer to the PERSON SPECIFICATION in the attached job description for more details on the requirements of the postholder.
About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.
We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.
From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.
People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36,581 to £40,444 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
F0067-260005185213519
Job locations
Lincolnshire County Council
County Offices
Newland
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1YL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Care Sourcing Team is a business-critical function for ACCW and plays a key part in helping the Council meet its adult care statutory obligations and duties within allocated budgets.
The Locality Care Sourcing Senior Officer will embed high standards and consistent delivery of established practice through their management of cases and a team of officers, to provide the right advice and source the most appropriate, cost effective, care and support across all care types, at theright time, within agreed costs, for adults with an assessed eligible need. Including identifying options, sourcing, processing, securing and reviewing provision which fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes, where complex care rate negotiation is not required.
Job responsibilities
The Care Sourcing Team is a business-critical function for ACCW and plays a key part in helping the Council meet its adult care statutory obligations and duties within allocated budgets.
The Locality Care Sourcing Senior Officer will embed high standards and consistent delivery of established practice through their management of cases and a team of officers, to provide the right advice and source the most appropriate, cost effective, care and support across all care types, at theright time, within agreed costs, for adults with an assessed eligible need. Including identifying options, sourcing, processing, securing and reviewing provision which fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes, where complex care rate negotiation is not required.
