Job Description

Do you want to play a part in transforming lives and can you bring positivity, flexibility, transparency and respect to this role? In Shared Lives, we focus on positive outcomes. We have the drive and enthusiasm to achieve our ambitions. We want adults who live in Shared Lives placements to thrive and Shared Lives Providers to feel supported and valued.




As a Hastings based Shared Lives Officer you will work directly with adults living in Shared Lives placements and the providers of their accommodation and support - these are people with eligible care needs under the Care Act 2014 living with Shared Lives Providers in a typical household. Your responsibilities will include assessing both Providers and People for potential placements, undertaking support and monitoring visits, risk assessing, and reviewing. As part of the role you will be responsible for carrying out in-depth assessment of new providers and presenting assessments at independent panels. You will manage a caseload, supporting and enabling the continuous development of Shared Lives Providers to ensure the service they provide is of high quality and complies with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulation, achieving outcomes for both Providers and People in placements that support their well-being and continuous development.


You will be skilled in communication, assessment, liaising with other professionals and working both independently and as part of a skilled, high-performing and supportive team. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft office. You will be responsible for managing your own time in line with service need to ensure a high quality of service delivery.


We are looking for a candidate who:


Has assessment and reviewing skills Is committed to supporting adults towards their goals and aspirations Has interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills Is able to work autonomously within a dynamic and fast paced team Preferably has supervisory/management experience



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 and Person Specification for more information.




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


Interviews will take place in person in Bexhill on Thursday 20 November 2025.




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




You will be a vital part of ensuring choice and opportunity for the adults living in placements, enabling them to thrive and to be an active part of their community.


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.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Robert Ralph, Senior Practitioner at Robert.Ralph@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
'I feel very supported here. Ever since I started, I've had great managers. They are always there even when you're working from home. They always push you to do their best. We're like one big family.' - Abbie, Training Events Organiser




For a team that supports you, chose East Sussex.

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.