Resource Officer - Assessor

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Can you manage competing priorities, make sound decisions under pressure and produce high-quality written work? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and motivated Resource Officer to join our busy Duty Team within the Hastings & Rother Neighbourhood Support Team.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of Adult Social Care. You will work alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and partner agencies to respond to new referrals, carry out Care Act assessments and reviews, coordinate support, manage risk and help adults access the services they need.

You'll need to be able to think on your feet, prioritise effectively and maintain accurate, professional records while working in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Have strong assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Produce clear, concise and high-quality written records.
• Can identify, assess and respond appropriately to risk.
• Build positive relationships with people, carers and professionals.

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

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community, because we recognise the value of diverse perspective and experiences.

Details about building accessibility for Cavendish House are available on our website. If you have any questions about the building accessibility for the building this role is based in, please contact the hiring manager.

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.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at Cavendish House, Hastings on Monday 30 November 2026.

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

The Duty Team is often the first point of contact for adults who need support. No two days are the same and you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping people access the right support at the right time.

You'll join a supportive and experienced team where collaboration, professional development and shared learning are valued. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of social care issues while playing a key role in delivering positive outcomes for residents across Hastings and Rother.

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 Kerry Farmer, Practice Manager at kerry.farmer@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.

It’s a really nice and supportive atmosphere here. Everyone is friendly, very approachable, very supportive of each other, and everyone wants everyone else to do well. Heather, Specialist Contract Manager.