Social Worker

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Job Introduction

Are you looking for a role which will value your experience to deliver an outstanding service to clients? If so, join us. 

Adult Social Care currently have a Social Worker vacancy to join our Mental Health Hospital Discharge Countywide team, on a fixed term contract for 12-months. You will work with working age adults (18-70) and older adults (70+) and will be supported by a team that cares for you, just as much as it cares for our community.

We are looking for a Social Worker to support effective and timely hospital discharges. You will work across East Sussex covering all acute hospitals for people who have been admitted to hospital to seek treatment for their mental health. This is a new enterprise, you will work as part of a remote partnership team with Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust (SPFT) and the voluntary sector together with the Adult to identify safe, creative discharges, placing the Adult at the centre. 

You will be collaborating closely with other stakeholders, working together to achieve the utmost discharge plans.

Experience we are looking for:

• A Social Worker registered with Social Work England, please include your registration number on your application. Who has completed their assessed & supported year in employment (ASYE). 
• Build positive relationships with clients, family members and professionals.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to meet travel requirements of the post.
• Show a commitment to training and personal development.

Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home. 

To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter. Be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification. This job advert might close earlier then the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is 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.

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 an informal discussion, please contact Darlene Sellick (practice manager) by email Darlene.Sellick@eastsussex.gov.uk 

“For work that makes a difference.”

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

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.

Reasonable adjustments

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.

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.

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