Job Description

Job introduction

Contract Type: 2 Years Fixed Term

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30-4:30pm.

About the role

Do you want to help improve the quality of life for adults with learning disabilities?

If you do, then you could find working as a Practice Manager in our Learning Disability and Transitions Service really rewarding.

We are looking to recruit a Practice Manager to join East Sussex County Council\xe2\x80\x99s Community Learning Disability and Transitions Team for a 2 year fixed term position. Our staff in this Service work with adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers, and contribute to making a positive impact to their lives.

As a Practice Manager, you will provide advice and guidance to our staff, through daily support and regular supervision. An essential part of the role focuses on the development of our workforce, through identifying training and opportunities. A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice. You will also work closely with our health colleagues and key partner agencies and oversee enquiries relating to Safeguarding.

We are looking for candidates who:

• have excellent communication skills
• are committed to training and personal development
• are able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• have a Social Work qualification and/or relevant professional qualification

To apply for this role please follow the \xe2\x80\x98Apply Now\xe2\x80\x99 button above. When completing your application 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.

Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Our hybrid working arrangements allow for a mix of being home and office based throughout the week. You will also need to be able to travel across the county to attend meetings and visit clients.

East Sussex County Council is committed to providing you with the support and professional development to make the most of your skills and with the opportunity for career progression.

This role provides you with the opportunity to help others live their lives to the full.

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

For informal discussion, please contact: Julie Turner, Operations Manager or Amanda Marshall, Head of Service on 01323 466166.

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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.

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\xe2\x80\x99s Points-based Immigration System.

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.

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.

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.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Company information

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.

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