Resource Officer

Overview

Job Description – Are you passionate about supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes? We would welcome your application if you are ready to make a positive and rewarding change to your career.

We are looking for a Resource Officer to join the Adult Social Care, Neighbourhood Support Team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The post offers the opportunity to work with local partners and professionals to ensure good outcomes for the individuals you serve.

You will gain a detailed knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Equality legislation and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and will implement this in daily practice. You will also carry out the Local Authority safeguarding duties to protect and mitigate risks for the individuals we serve.

Responsibilities

As a Resource Officer in Adult Social Care, you will:

• Assess adults and provide support, guidance and signposting where necessary.
• Work with safeguarding duties to protect vulnerable adults and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with partners to achieve positive outcomes for individuals.
• Travel across East Sussex, including rural areas, as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in an Adult Social Care or Social Care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• Motivation to support others to achieve their outcomes.
• Resilience and flexibility to manage a caseload efficiently and effectively.

What We Offer In Return

East Sussex County Council offers extensive training and career development. You will be part of a well-established team with good support and regular individualised supervision.

• Career growth: structured development opportunities.
• Hybrid working: flexibility to balance professional and personal life.
• A focus on wellbeing and wellness from reflective practice sessions to enhance skills and confidence, and maintain wellbeing at work.

More information about benefits can be found on our benefits page.

Application Process and Additional Information

If you would like an informal discussion about these roles, please contact Kay Wainwright – Practice Manager on 01273 482777. To apply, please follow the "Apply Now" button and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement addressing how you meet all the criteria in the person specification.

For guidance on how to write an application, see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI. Interview dates will be confirmed once shortlisting has taken place (within two weeks of the closing date). Priority status is given to certain candidates as described on our priority status page.

Designation and Legal Details

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Evidence of an overseas police check is required if you have lived or worked abroad. Starting salary is pro rata if part-time or term-time only. If sponsorship to work in the UK is required, please indicate this in your application. For visa information, visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability to participate fully in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

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