Job Details

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

Closing date: Sunday 16 October 2016

For an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Wanstall, DPS Manager and Helen Futcher, Practice Manager

About the Role

This is an exciting time for us with plans afoot for new accommodation based services and the launch of a new day service model in the north Wealden locality. This role will give you the opportunity to really make a difference and enhance your management and leadership skills in Learning Disability Services.

The role will be diverse and for a highly motivated and experienced leader you will support the DPS Manager and the team to deliver great services. If you are passionate about supporting people to have real control over their lives, can inspire others and be an excellent role model, this is the job for you.

Excellent organisational skills teamed with great leadership qualities and a strong knowledge of partnership working. It’s key that you’re able to travel across the county.

This role requires weekend working of one weekend in four on a rota basis as part of a management team duty rota. For this there is an increment enhancement as part of the salary along with an on call allowance.

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.

How to apply

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.