Job Description

Do you have what it takes to oversee the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced service that provides support to people to remain in their own homes? If the answer is yes, then our Deputy Manager role could be right for you!


We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team - Joint Community Rehabilitation Service - High Weald, Lewes & Havens.


This role is instrumental to us being able to provide a high-quality service to people requiring support in their own home. The Deputy Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of our fast-paced service and is a vital point of contact for people, Team Leaders, Support Workers and other professionals. As a Deputy Manager you will be expected to maintain an overview of referrals, deal with queries and lead the team. You will also support the Intermediate Care Manager and maintain an oversight of the service in their absence.


The Joint Community Rehabilitation Service (JCR) is a community service provided by a team of Team Leaders, Support Workers, Therapists and Resource Officers. It helps people to remain in their own home whilst promoting their independence and wellbeing, avoid going into hospital unnecessarily and become independent as soon as possible after a stay in hospital and engage in a structured goals and improvement programme.


For this role you will need:


Proven leadership and management skills Ability to work alongside and in partnership with other teams Good problem-solving and decision making skills Ability to work as part of a team and on own, using initiative and prioritising own workload Full driving licence or to be able to demonstrate how the travel requirements of the post will be met

For further information please download the below:


Career Pathways Leaflet HWLH Map Working for JCR Leaflet
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.


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


Please download the and Person Specification for more information.




Interviews will be held at County Hall, Lewes, in person, within 2 weeks of the closing date of the advert.


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




If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Margot Hand, Intermediate Care Manager on margot.hand@eastsussex.gov.uk


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.





Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.


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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 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.