Social Worker
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £37,575 - £43,138 per annum
- Closing date
- 13/10/2024
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Social Work - Adults
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1244/42324
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £37,575 - £43,138 per annum
- Closing date
- 13/10/2024
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job Type
- Social Work - Adults
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1244/42324
East Sussex is a fantastic place to live and work, with its rolling hills and countryside, and green walks to small coastal towns. We are looking for exceptional Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care - Continuing Healthcare Team.
The Continuing Healthcare Team work in partnership with Health to assess Adults with complex and end of life care needs. Our role is to undertake multi-disciplinary assessments working with our local Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICB’s) to ensure people we serve get access to continuing care funding.
To carry out the role you will need a detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Mental Health Act(1983), Equalities legislation and the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards. You must be able to implement this legislation in your daily practice. You will also be expected to carry out the County’s section (42) safeguarding duties to protect and mitigate risks to the clients we serve. You will be expected to assess clients in line with our other statutory duties such as section (9) assessment under the Care Act (2014), using a strength based, outcome focus approach. Experience of court of protection work would be an advantage in this role, however training is offered to successful candidates.
In return for your excellent skills and expertise, East Sussex County Council offers extensive training and career development; you will be supported by monthly individual supervision where you can develop your continuous professional development (CPD) via monitoring your work against the Professional Capability Framework and Knowledge and Skills Statement aligned with your level of experience. You will have the opportunity to engage in monthly reflective supervision with your peers to add towards your registration requirements.
Qualifications required for the post:
You will need to be a qualified, registered (with Social Work England) and experienced Social Work professional, with excellent knowledge of social work practice, in assessing risk, undertaking mental capacity assessments, have knowledge of Safeguarding Adults practice and be willing to develop in these areas.
What we offer in return:
- East Sussex County Council offer extensive training and career development.
- You will be part of a well-established team with good support.
- You will receive regular individualised support and supervision.
Finally, there are many rewards to working for East Sussex and being part of our service, some of these include: -
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension scheme
- Hybrid working – working one or two days in an office and your remaining working week remotely.
- Access to our training offer which may include financial support for you to work towards being a Best Interest Assessor and/or an Approved Mental Health Professional
- Your annual registration fee with Social Worker England will be reimbursed.
- You will have the opportunity to apply for our lease car scheme subject to qualifying criteria.
- Five training and development days per year to support your continuous professional development.
- Protected time for you to research models, theories and caselaw.
- Access to our extensive training offer that has a real focus on wellbeing and wellness.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. This will include an interview panel. Dates of interviews to be confirmed.
To apply please select the 'apply now' button to upload your CV and Cover Letter for this position.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact: Tricia Field-Riley – Practice Manager on 01273 335114.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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.
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.
