Social Worker or Resource Officer

Do you want to make a real difference to adults with social care needs across the county If you thrive on challenge and are ready to make a positive and rewarding change to your career then we would welcome your application.

Three permanent positions have become available in the Adult Social Care Countywide Reviewing Team. Two roles (one full time at 37 hours per week and one part time at 25 hours per week) are open to either a Social Worker or a Resource Officer. The third role is a fulltime position (37 hours per week) and is open to Resource Officers only.

By joining our Countywide Reviewing Team you will make a real difference to adults across our this dynamic role youll manage a varied caseload carrying out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews identifying safeguarding needs and commissioning the right support to help people live independently. Youll work closely with partner agencies carers and families to build strong support networks while contributing your insight to key projects and ensuring the continued success of this high achieving team. With growing demand were embracing new ways of working offering you the chance to learn innovate and make your mark within an evolving and supportive service.

Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role. This includes elements of office-based working home visits and working from home. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working in a social care or related field
• Are able to communicate effectively with a range of people
• Are motivated about supporting others to make a positive difference to their lives
• Are team players and motivated to work in a collaborative way
• Have the ability to work successfully within a changing environment
  

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please 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.

In your application please specify clearly whether you are applying for the Resource Officer or Social Worker position.

Please download theJob Description and Person Specification for Social Workersfor more information.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for Resource Officersfor more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see ourhow to apply pageand ourstatement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at Cavendish House Hastings. Interview dates will be confirmed following shortlisting. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status pagefor details.

Join a hardworking compassionate team where alongside your core reviewing role youll have opportunities to contribute to meaningful project work that shapes how we support adults across the will recognise and value your contribution and will invest in your future with us. We ensure a fully supported introduction to employment competitive pay rewards and benefits.

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
• Annual registration fee with Social Worker England will be reimbursed.
• For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link providedbenefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sam Pepper Practice Manager via.

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