Job Description

Job introduction

About the role

Do you want to help people access the care and support that they need?

Then working as a Health and Social Care Service Advisor in Health and Social Care Connect may be the role for you

You do not need any health or social care experience as we provide comprehensive training and a supportive environment in which to gain the knowledge of the range of health and social care support and services that are available for adults in the community and how these can be accessed by, and for the residents of East Sussex.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have good IT and communication skills;
• Have some customer service experience, not necessarily in a health or social care;
• Are self-motivated and who possess personal resilience to manage the large volumes of referrals coming into our service;
• Are able to work in a fast paced environment.

This is not a hands on caring or support worker role but one that provides a valuable service to the community, to health and social care professionals and partner organisations such as the emergency services. We provide ongoing training and the opportunity to develop and progress a career in health and social care.

This is an office based role, and staff work shift on a rota basis covering the hours of 8am to 10pm including weekends and bank holidays. Whilst this is a 24/7 service, advisors are not expected to work every evening or weekend and there are pay enhancements for weekend working. You would not be expected to work nightshifts in this role.

To apply for this role please follow the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d 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.

Interview dates will be confirmed following the closing date for applications and will take place via Microsoft Teams.

Benefits

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

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Alison O\'Shea, Operations Manager on 07788 356411.

Additional information

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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