Resource Officer - Assessor
Job introduction
About the role
Are you ready to support people to build on their strengths, enabling them to live full lives within the community and remain as independent as possible?
If you are, then we have an exciting, 1 year fixed term opportunity for a Resource Officer, to join the Adult Social Care, Countywide Reviewing Team.
Secondments also considered with prior agreement from your Manager.
Your role will be to undertake Care Act (2014) compliant reviews and re-assessments. You will need to be confident and competent in working in a multidisciplinary way, assessing risk, undertaking mental capacity assessments, have knowledge of Safeguarding Adults practice and be willing to develop in these areas. You will have the ability to work flexibly, work to deadlines, to contribute to key projects and to the success of this high achieving team.
We are looking for candidates who:
- have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of The Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- have excellent communication skills.
- are committed to training and personal development.
- can meet the travel requirements of a team who work across the County of East Sussex.
This is a challenging role – but there’s no shortage of rewards either – as the part you play will ensure our service continues to develop, giving positive outcomes for vulnerable people who have been assessed as meeting the Adult Social Care Eligibility Criteria.
Our flexible working arrangements allow for a mix of being home and office based throughout the week.
Resource Officer role has a full-time annual salary of £32,037 - £34,452.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your CV and covering letter 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.
Interviews dates to be confirmed post closing date and will take place in-person.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Camara Foster, Practice Manager, on 01424 724880 or email camara.foster@eastsussex.gov.uk
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 work that makes a difference
Additional information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
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.
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.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
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.
