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This is a new and exciting post for a highly skilled communicator, project leader and negotiator. You will deliver outcomes on projects and negotiate with independent care providers when purchasing care and support services for individuals that are referred by social workers, and this will support the delivery of the most appropriate, cost effective solution. The successful candidate will assist the Specialist Team leader in the running of the team.

You will have excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different scenarios, and the ability to develop effective working relationships with care providers from the independent sector and staff within Adult Social Care. Evidence of data management knowledge is necessary. A sound knowledge of Adult Social Care and of business practices is essential.

Application information

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-timeFixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: Sunday 19 February 2012. Interviews to be held on Monday 27 February 2012

For informal discussion, please contact Sophie Permain- Specialist Team Leader on 01323 463634 This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau. For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.direct.gov.uk/crb. Please note that we may require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.