Job Description

Job introduction

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the strategic development of adult social care in East Sussex.

We have just published our new strategy for adult social care in East Sussex \xe2\x80\x9cWhat matters to you\xe2\x80\x9d and are looking for someone to make sure we deliver the strategy and lead on innovative projects with a focus on healthy ageing and prevention.

You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to respond to national and local initiatives, legislation, guidance, best practice and innovation in order to develop our strategic approach within adult social care and achieve improved practice and effective services in East Sussex. Stakeholders include operational, commissioning, Public Health and other East Sussex County Council colleagues, East Sussex residents, providers (including those in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector) and statutory partners such as the NHS.

We are looking for candidates who are:

\xc2\xb7 Strategic and critical thinkers

\xc2\xb7 Confident developing and implementing strategic plans

\xc2\xb7 Competent using data and research to develop new approaches

\xc2\xb7 Experienced working across and between organisations

Help us shape the future strategic direction for adult social care in East Sussex.

To apply for this role please follow the \'Apply Now\' 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 at County Hall in Lewes on: 16 August 2023. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

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

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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\'s 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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