Practice Manager

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Job Description

We are pleased to announce we have a rare opportunity for a Practice Manager in the Adult Social Care Continuing Healthcare Team. We're looking for a passionate and inspiring Practice Manager to join the Adult Social Care Continuing Health Care Team at East Sussex County Council. This is a full-time permanent opportunity, however part time hours are considered.

This role offers the chance to be part of something truly meaningful: Managing and supporting staff to represent clients Decision Support Tool MDTs: Managing oversight of s42.2 Safeguarding Enquiries for clients who are ICB eligible: Working jointly with the Integrated Care Board and supporting continued positive working relationships.

You'll lead a team of specialist CHC practitioner's, including Senior Practitioner's, Social Worker and Resources officers. You will bring experience that is creative, resilient, and committed to support clients through the CHC National Framework in collaboration with the Integrated Care Board (ICB).

The role will include the below day to day duties:

• Management of all work-related activity received by the service
• Management and oversight of s42.2 safeguarding enquiries held by the service
• Shape and deliver high-quality outcome for clients represented by the service
• Collaborate across health, ICB, Housing and Social Care services
• Drive service improvement, innovation, and performance across East Sussex
• Manage resources, support development, and embed reflective supervision

You'll be based in St Mary's House, Eastbourne, with flexible hybrid working options that include time at home and in the community.

We're seeking a confident leader with a strong professional background in social care and muti-agency working. You'll bring:

• Experience of leading people and managing performance
• A strong understanding of the National Framework and safeguarding procedures
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills across agencies
• An interest in innovation, co-production, and systems change

Experience managing a multidisciplinary team is desirable, but if you've worked closely with other agencies to improve outcomes, we want to hear from you.

To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' and upload your CV with a supporting statement explaining why you are applying for the post and addressing how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description using examples of any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

In person interviews will take place at County Hall, Lewes, week commencing 22 September. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.

Most importantly, you'll join a team that supports each other, one that truly believes in doing things differently for the people who need it most.

There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:

• Hybrid working
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to training
• Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to our extensive well-being and wellness training.
• Annual registration fee with Social Work England will be reimbursed.

For more information about our diverse range on benefit please click on the link provided benefits page.

Most importantly, you'll join a team that supports each other, one that truly believes in doing things differently in support of the people we serve.

For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role, please contact Daniel Francis, Interim Operations Manager, 07802491384, Daniel.Francis@eastsussex.gov.uk

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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.