Resource Officer

Are you an experienced care or housing worker who is looking for the next step in your career? We are looking for a Resource Officer to join our busy, supportive Neighbourhood Support Team covering the whole of the Hastings and Rother area. The work is fast paced and we cover a diverse mixture of adults with very varying needs.

As an experienced worker in the care or housing sector, you will need to be confident and competent in your practice. You will be visiting people in their own homes, assessing their needs, liaising extensively with other professionals and setting up services which you will then review. Your role will also include assessing mental capacity and safeguarding adults from 18 years with diverse needs and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a good working Knowledge of assessment under the Care Act, including safeguarding policies and procedures and assessment under the Mental Capacity Act. Further training will be provided.
• Ability to prioritise work and use evidence to make decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role. You will be required to travel across East Sussex, including rural areas.

A Level 4 Adult Care qualification would be advantageous. If not already completed, the successful candidate will need to be willing to complete the Lead Practitioner in Social Care (Level 4) apprenticeship which will be funded by the Council.

We look forward to receiving your application for this position. 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.

Interviews will take place face to face at Cavendish House Hastings. The interview dates will be confirmed once the shortlisting has taken place. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

In return for your excellent skills and experience, East Sussex County Council offers extensive training and career development. You will be offered both formal and informal training opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. You will be supported by monthly individual supervision. You will have the opportunity to engage in monthly reflective supervision with your peers. You will be joining a highly regarded, supportive and nurturing team who have been rated 'good' by CQC.

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

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working – working one or two days in an office and your remaining working week remotely.
• Access to our extensive training offer that has a real focus on wellbeing and wellness.

More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion, please contact Tracy Hickman – Practice Manager or Kate Meyer -Practice Manager on

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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 . 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

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.