We are pleased to be part of the National Brokerage Network (www.nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk) and are continually updating our skills and knowledge to be able to pass on the latest information to those we support.

The support we are able to offer is as individual as you are. Examples of our activities can include:-

• supporting people to design their support plan
• actioning the support plan
• co-ordinating support arrangements
• finding appropriate accommodation
• offering employment/voluntary/training opportunities
• supporting people to use their local community
• recruiting staff - from talking through job expectations, employment contracts, arrangements for payroll, to actively providing support with developing job descriptions & roles, interviewing, criminal record checks, references & providing staff.

Brokerage supports people and their carers to take control of individualised budgets by:

• Helping people find their way through sources and entitlements ranging from Disability Living Allowance to an individual local authority budget.
• Supporting people to develop the life skills they need to live independently, prepare for work and achieve their ambitions.
• Supporting people get a job, join clubs and societies and take part in society.
• Supporting people to design and develop services where there is no existing provision.

For more information on how to appoint the right broker for you and to understand the role of a broker - please click the following links:

Protocol for Engaging a Broker

10 Statements about Support Brokers

Jen Spencer supported Sam O'Neil, who recently moved from shared accommodation into her own flat with her own tenancy.

Sam O'Neil with her Father on moving in day

Quotes from people who have used our Brokerage service:

"Jen has provided my daughter with appropriate advice and support and her efforts have been instrumental in achiving a successful outcome. There is no doubt that Jen's encouragement and advice has helped my daughter through this period of complexity and stress. In addition, Jen has supported me in my efforts to help my daughter secure appropriate accommodation".

CTPLD Team member - "from a professional basis, it has been a pleasure working with another professional who offers such a high standard of care andcommittment, whilst maintaining ongoing open communication".

"Once again, thank you for all your efforts - no team could have done a better job, it's a shame it didn't work out"

For more information please contact Jen Spencer on 01243 838538 or jenspencer@aldingbournetrust.co.uk