Resource Officer

East Sussex County Council; Uckfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Employee benefits

CPD & training

Apprenticeships

Job summary

East Sussex County Council’s Community Learning Disability Service is recruiting an experienced Resource Officer to manage complex caseloads, apply the Mental Capacity Act in practice, and lead DoL safeguarding inquiries under the Care Act 2014. You will work with partner agencies, legal teams and health professionals.

The post offers hybrid working, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and opportunities to develop in Best Interests decisions and safeguarding frameworks, with ongoing training

Qualifications

• Plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines.
• Knowledge of the types of policies, procedures and legislative requirements relevant to service area.
• Ability to work jointly and constructively with colleagues and other health care professionals.
• Ability to maintain clear, professional boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience, an example of which could be responding to a difficult situation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines.
• Knowledge of the types of policies, procedures and legislative requirements relevant to service area.
• Ability to work jointly and constructively with colleagues and other health care professionals.
• Ability to maintain clear, professional boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience, an example of which could be responding to a difficult situation.

Skills

Workload planning

Policy knowledge

Collaborative working

Professional boundaries

Resilience

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to make a real, positive impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities? Join East Sussex County Council’s Community Learning Disability Service, where your professional expertise will help adults live independent, fulfilled lives within their communities.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and committed Resource Officer who is confident working in a complex legal and safeguarding landscape. We have offices for the team based in both Hastings and Uckfield.

You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to strengths-based practice and person-centred care. Whether you’re seeking to expand your skills in legal frameworks, safeguarding, or mental capacity work, or looking for a place to grow your career, East Sussex is the place to do it.

You’ll be managing complex caseloads, prioritising cases and safeguarding needs and acting as Lead Enquiry Officer in Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries under the Care Act 2014. You will apply the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in practice and making Best Interests decisions. The role will involve working collaboratively with partner agencies, legal teams, and health professionals.

• Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines.


• Knowledge of the types of policies, procedures and legislative requirements relevant to service area.


• Ability to work jointly and constructively with colleagues and other health care professionals.


• Ability to maintain clear, professional boundaries.


• Ability to demonstrate resilience, an example of which could be responding to a difficult situation.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

Why join us?

• A strong focus on person-centred, strengths-based social work.


• Opportunities to shape decision-making in areas such as Best Interests, community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL), and the Mental Capacity Act.


• Hybrid working arrangements.


• A supportive team and professional development opportunities.

We offer

• Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies


• Extensive employee benefits and wellbeing support


• Ongoing training and CPD

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion, email Jo Widdop, Practice Manager, [e-mail] and she will be happy to arrange a call to answer any questions.

About Us

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 . 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 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.