Head of Assessment, Access and Occupational Therapy Services in Lewes
Head of Assessment, Access and Occupational Therapy Services

Head of Assessment, Access and Occupational Therapy Services in Lewes

Lewes Full-Time 76719 £ / year No home office possible
East Sussex County Council

Do you want to lead services that make a meaningful difference to people’s independence, wellbeing and safety? Then this could be the opportunity for you. Join us in shaping the future of adult social care across East Sussex.

This is an exciting senior leadership role, leading a range of countywide services including Health and Social Care Connect, Neighbourhood Support Teams, Occupational Therapy Services and the Sensory Impairment Team. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, oversee budgets and performance, ensure statutory duties are met, and drive innovation and service improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence system-wide delivery, strengthen partnerships, and shape the future direction of adult social care across East Sussex.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Bring significant senior management experience within Adult Social Care.
  • Can translate local and national policy into practice, including interpreting complex legislation.
  • Have strong strategic leadership and change management skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, adapting messages for a range of audiences.
  • Have experience of staff management, performance oversight and managing budgets.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work or life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall in Lewes, on the 9th and 10th March. If you are unavailable on these dates, please let us know and we may be able to arrange an alternative.

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

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape countywide services at scale, working with a highly skilled and committed leadership team. You\’ll have the chance to lead transformational change, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and support teams delivering vital care and support to the residents of East Sussex.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Leigh Prudente, Assistant Director of Operations, at Leigh.Prudente@eastsussex.gov.uk.

The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them. Casey, Project Officer

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!

East Sussex County Council

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East Sussex County Council Recruiting Team

Head of Assessment, Access and Occupational Therapy Services in Lewes
East Sussex County Council
Location: Lewes

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East Sussex County Council
  • Head of Assessment, Access and Occupational Therapy Services in Lewes

    Lewes
    Full-Time
    76719 £ / year
  • East Sussex County Council

    East Sussex County Council

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    1000+

    East Sussex County Council are a local authority who deliver vital community services to over half a million people. As an employer we offer a diverse and rewarding range of career opportunities. Your chosen pathway could involve work that directly influences the education, social, mental, financial, and physical wellbeing of our residents and shapes the environment within which they live, or you might make your mark within one of the essential functions that supports the delivery of these services.

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