Social Worker
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £38,865 - £44,428 per annum
- Closing date
- 30/03/2025
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Social Work - Adults
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1176/43899
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £38,865 - £44,428 per annum
- Closing date
- 30/03/2025
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job Type
- Social Work - Adults
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1176/43899
Are you a qualified Social Worker?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time qualified social worker to join the Eastbourne and South Wealden Neighbourhood support team based at St Marys House, Eastbourne.
You will be part of an established, dynamic and busy team, and will be creative in your approach to the needs of our community and build on peoples’ assets with a strength based approach.
The ideal candidate will have a wide range of Safeguarding experience and an ability to work independently and part of a team. You should have in depth experience of risk assessment, complex case management work, and have a good knowledge base and understanding of completing assessments under the Care Act 2014 and working within the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
This is a fast paced, exciting role, for a practitioner who can manage change effectively and demonstrate your ability to be resilient under pressure.
You will need to be confident and competent in assessing risk, identifying appropriate need and have experience of providing social care/ multidisciplinary interventions. The ability to work effectively in a team, commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills are essential.
It’s a challenging role - but there’s no shortage of rewards. In return, we offer development opportunities to undertake further training and work within a supportive team environment. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your practice during regular supervision, Peer Reflective sessions, and Practice Development workshops. We offer a hybrid way of working.
The part you play will offer a real difference to ensure our service continues to develop and grow, achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable people from 18 years onwards.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews - date to be confirmed
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 further questions or queries about this role, please do not hesitate to contact Practice Managers Sally Harvey or Jamie Bragan on 01323 747333 or email Sally Harvey Sally.Harvey@eastsussex.gov.uk; Jamie Bragan Jamie.Bragan@eastsussex.gov.uk
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.
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.
