Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Fixed term for twelve months

Closing date: Sunday 30 April 2017

For informal discussion, please contact: Emma Bowes – Practice Manager or Leigh Prudente - Operations Manager

About the Role

An opportunity has become available for a qualified social worker within Adult Social Care Learning Disability Assessment & Care Management Team.  This role will be based at the Bellbrook Centre, Uckfield.

The role involves supporting adults with a learning disability to live successfully within the community through the provision of a care management service to both service users and carers. Self Directed Support is a key feature of the role as is the ability to act as an Enquiry Officer using Safeguarding Adults at Risk Procedures.

Positive outcomes for clients is our top priority. But we know that to achieve this, you need the support and professional development to make the most of your skills. That’s why at East Sussex, you’ll find manageable workloads but with a broad range of challenges, excellent training and regular development opportunities. That’s our commitment to you.

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). 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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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.

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.

Information for redeployees

If you wish to discuss the above position in more detail or be considered for redeployment into this post, please contact your HR Advisor.