Hastings (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
£38,865 - £41,569 per annum pro rata
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Job introduction
About the role
Are you looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for further professional development? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Resource Officer within Adult Social Care in our Mental Health Adults and Substance Misuse team, based in Hastings. The role involves working with adults between the ages of 18–70 with severe and enduring mental health needs and adults over the age of 18 with no upper age limit with substance misuse needs. You will focus on the strengths and resilience of the Adult ensuring they are in a safe space and with the specialist support in place to ensure their social care needs are met.
Within the Senior Resource Officer role, you will be responsible for supervising the resource officers within the team. This will include monthly supervisions, case audits and overseeing the work being completed by those you supervise, including care act assessments, support planning and safeguarding enquiries.
You will be responsible for overseeing the professional development, including the occupational competency and development framework, for Resource Officers within the team and triaging the incoming referrals, including requests for care act assessments and safeguarding concerns and managing the duty work being allocated.
Experience we are looking for:
- Knowledge of the Care Act assessment process, assessment of risk, and the mental capacity act (2005).
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults process, and ability to effectively undertake Safeguarding Enquiries.
- Experience as a Resource Officer in Adult Social Care.
- Able to demonstrate professional resilience.
- Ability to work positively with others and contribute to team working.
- Supervision experience.
This is a 12 month fixed term position.
We will ensure you have the tools and support you need; these include:
- hybrid working practices, supported by the latest technology.
- access to expert advice and support from qualified social work managers - including supervision and a complex risk forum.
- evidence-based team learning, group reflective practice, online research tools.
To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the job specification criteria.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview, week commencing 12 May. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
Come and join a team that cares as much about you as it does for the people we support!
There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:
- Generous pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Access to training
- Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training.
For more information about our diverse range on benefit please click on the link provided benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Tara O'Connor by email Tara.O'Connor@eastsussex.gov.uk
For putting your skills to good use
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
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.
Reasonable adjustments
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.
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.
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