Resource Officer

Are you passionate about supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes? If you thrive on challenge, and are ready to make a positive and rewarding change to your career, then we would welcome your application.

We have a full-time vacancy for a Resource Officer within the Eastbourne District General Hospital Discharge Team, which is based on site at Eastbourne Hospital.

As a Resource Officer in Adult Social Care, you will play a key role in the assessment of adults who are currently in hospital and will support them to arrange care in order to facilitate their discharge.

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 your daily practice. You will also be expected to carry out the Local Authorities safeguarding duties to protect and mitigate risks to the individuals we serve.

We have excellent relationships with local partners and hospital trusts, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside other professionals to ensure good outcomes for the individual’s you are working with. Where necessary, we work with our local Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICB’s) to ensure people we serve get access to continuing care funding.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working in an Adult Social Care or Social Care Setting

• Are able to communicate effectively with a range of people

• Are motivated about supporting others to achieve their outcomes

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

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

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place within two weeks of the closing date, via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview.

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

Finally, there are many rewards to working for East Sussex and being part of our service, some of these include:

• Career Growth: We will support your journey with structured development opportunities.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life with our hybrid working arrangements.
• A Focus on Wellbeing: From reflective practice sessions to structured development plans, we’ll help you enhance your skills and confidence, and maintain your wellbeing at work

Apply today and make a difference in Adult Social Care!

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 please contact - Hannah Woolston (Operations Manager) on 01273 482777 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.