Head of Assessment, Access and Occupational Therapy
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £73,412 to £80,026 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2548 |
Summary
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.
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.
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