Head of Assessment, Access and Occupational Therapy Services

Do you want to lead services that make a meaningful difference to people’s independence, wellbeing and safety? Then this could be the opportunity for you. Join us in shaping the future of adult social care across East Sussex.

This is an exciting senior leadership role, leading a range of countywide services including Health and Social Care Connect, Neighbourhood Support Teams, Occupational Therapy Services and the Sensory Impairment Team. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, oversee budgets and performance, ensure statutory duties are met, and drive innovation and service improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence system-wide delivery, strengthen partnerships, and shape the future direction of adult social care across East Sussex.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Bring significant senior management experience within Adult Social Care.
• Can translate local and national policy into practice, including interpreting complex legislation.
• Have strong strategic leadership and change management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, adapting messages for a range of audiences.
• Have experience of staff management, performance oversight and managing budgets.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work or life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall in Lewes, on the 9th and 10th March. If you are unavailable on these dates, please let us know and we may be able to arrange an alternative.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape countywide services at scale, working with a highly skilled and committed leadership team. You'll have the chance to lead transformational change, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and support teams delivering vital care and support to the residents of East Sussex.

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, contact Leigh Prudente, Assistant Director of Operations, at Leigh.Prudente@eastsussex.gov.uk.

The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them. Casey, Project Officer

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. 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.