Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Full-time

Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: Sunday 09 October 2016

For an informal discussion, please contact Sebastian Barnes - Practice Manager.

About the Role

As part of the leadership group of the service you will work alongside partner agencies, commissioners and Senior managers to further develop care pathways for people being referred for Specialist Accommodation to ensure needs are met in the least restrictive environment possible. This will focus on pathways for timely discharge from longer stay hospital admissions, supporting the team in reducing admissions to residential care and the development of robust move on plans.

You will have day to day responsibility for the allocation of assessments, reviews and other associated tasks and alongside senior managers develop systems to ensure this is managed efficiently.

As a practicing AMHP you will have extensive experience of complex caseload management and highly developed assessment and risk management skills. You will be expected to participate in the local AMHP rota

You will also carry a small caseload as well as provide advice, guidance and supervision to other members of the teams and be able to support staff to maintain a consistent level of performance. A detailed understanding of the Mental Capacity Act is also required as you will be undertaking capacity assessments, Chairing Best Interest Meetings and if not already completed undertake the BIA training course at the earliest opportunity.

The base for this position is negotiable, but there will be an expectation to work across county.

This is a varied and interesting role and will be focused on providing senior social work input to those people supported by our service in Specialist Accommodation.

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.