Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time (applications for secondment are welcome)

Closing date: Sunday 03 July 2016

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Celia Allport - Practice Manager - Single Point of Advice (SPOA)

About the Role

Single Point of Advice (SPOA) Team based at St. Mark’s House, Eastbourne.

The Single Point of Advice (SPOA) is the first point of contact for East Sussex Children's Services and is available for both professionals and public who have concerns about the welfare of a child.  We are recruiting a qualified Social Worker to be a key member of this team and to help shape the development of the SPOA.

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). 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.

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

How to apply

Information for redeployees

If you wish to discuss the above position in more detail or be considered for redeployment into this post, please contact your HR Advisor.