Senior Resource Officer

at  East Sussex County Council

Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Resource Officer to join the management team of the Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support Team.
You will be part of an established, dynamic and busy duty team, and will be creative in your approach to the needs of our community, building on peoples’ assets with a strength based approach.
We are looking for candidates who have a good working knowledge and understanding of the The Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as having experience in risk assessment which will drive your management.
A good knowledge of Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures and experience of undertaking Safeguarding Enquiries under section 42 of the Care Act will be essential.
You will need to be confident and competent in assessing risk, identifying appropriate need and have experience of providing social care/ multidisciplinary interventions. The ability to work effectively in a team, commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills are essential.
It’s a challenging role - but there’s no shortage of rewards. In return, we offer development opportunities and a very supportive team environment. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop and practice your supervision skills to encourage a holistic, person centred approach in workers which is at the heart of what we do.
The part you play will ensure our service continues to develop, giving positive outcomes for vulnerable people from 18 years onwards who access our service.
Our office is based in Hastings Town Centre and hybrid working is available, combining time in the office and working from home.
All applications will be considered against the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Applications will be accepted via an application form within the recruitment system. Your application form should detail how you meet all the essential (and desirable) criteria detailed in the job description attached.
Once shortlisting has been completed you will notified if you have an interview. Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Hastings Town Centre.
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 an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Kerry Farmer, Practice Manager at kerry.farmer@eastsussex.gov.uk to request an MS teams call or phone call.
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.
Package Descriptio

Please refer the Job description for details