Resource Officer - Multiple Compound Needs (MCN) Service at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

38872.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specialist Assessments, Care Act Knowledge, Mental Capacity Act Knowledge, Trauma-Informed Practice, Safety Planning, Safeguarding, Multi-agency Collaboration, Assertive Outreach, Strength-based Support Planning, Effective Communication, Resilience, Case Review

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join our new service at the very beginning, to influence how the service develops and to make a real impact in people’s lives! We are launching a new, forward‑thinking service designed to provide rapid, compassionate, and highly personalised support to people experiencing multiple disadvantage including homelessness, substance misuse, offending behaviour and domestic abuse. This innovative model brings together trauma‑informed practice, assertive outreach, and multi‑agency collaboration to ensure people access safety with wrap around support to enable them informed choices in their lives. As a resource officer you will provide specialist assessments under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act to create strength-based support plans. Using a trauma informed approach, you will develop safety planning and ongoing support to adults facing homelessness or domestic abuse. Working closely with housing, health, police and voluntary sector partners, you will lead on safeguarding concerns, ensuring statutory duties are met. You will be expected to work flexibly across community settings, including outreach, sourcing emergency accommodation and working in partnership with agencies. We are looking for candidates who: * Can communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner, changing messages to suit different audiences. * Can work collaboratively as a member of a team and be able to develop professional relationships across teams and services to achieve shared aims. * Can demonstrate resilience, an example of which could be responding to a difficult situation. * Understand and have the ability to undertake assessment and review activity applying good practice in relation to individuals and carers. Please download the job description and person specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/njc0/~edisp/ucmfa09674107.docx] for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button 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. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Interview invites will be sent out to successful candidates after the closing date and will take place week commencing 03 August. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. We 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: What we offer: * The chance to shape an innovative new service * Supportive leadership and high‑quality reflective supervision * Ongoing professional development and specialist training * Opportunities for career progression within a growing service * A workplace culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and kindness For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided benefits page [https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here]. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Deena Al-Hakim (Practice Manager) by e-mail Deena.al-hakim@eastsussex.gov.uk [Deena.al-hakim@eastsussex.gov.uk] or for an informal chat call 07542476197 For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! 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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. 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. 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. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct specialist assessments under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act to create strength-based support plans for adults facing multiple disadvantages. Lead on safeguarding concerns and collaborate with housing, health, and police partners to provide wrap-around support.