Social Worker

Package Description

Job Introduction

Do you want to make a real difference to adults with mental health and substance misuse difficulties? If so, join us!

At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering adults. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining our Adult Social Care Mental Health and Substance Misuse team, based in Eastbourne is a chance to change your world and theirs. You will be supported by a team that cares for you, just as much as it cares for our community.

You will have a varied caseload, providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, carrying out statutory assessments, commissioning support and presenting your reports to panels or in court.  You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. As part of your responsibilities, you will train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and take part in AMHP rotas when required. With an increased demand for our services, we must adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to learn and innovate.

The role involves working with adults between the ages of 18 – 70 with severe and enduring mental needs and adults over the age of 18 with no upper age limit with substance misuse needs.

Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role. 

The required experience would be as per below:

• Social Worker registered with Social Work England, please include your registration number on your application.
•  Completion of assessed & supported year in employment (ASYE).
• Experience of working directly with vulnerable adults and their families.
• Experience of completing assessments, using legal frameworks, and creating care plans. 
• A good knowledge of psychological development, systemic approaches, and interventions. 

To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description and give examples of any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

This job advert may close earlier than the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants are received.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. 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.

For an informal discussion, please contact practice manager Edward Hooton on 07590 244319 or email Edward.Hooton@eastsussex.gov.uk 

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

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

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

“For work that makes a difference.”

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 http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 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.

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. 

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.

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.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Company Information

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.