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Senior Practitioner - Social Work, Emergency Duty Service

East Sussex County Council

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Eastbourne (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£44,650 - £47,724 per annum

37, 18.5


Job introduction

 

About the role

Do you want to support vulnerable adults and strengthen your networks as well as enhancing your skills? If so, join us!

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

We are looking to recruit 1 full time and 1 part time (18.5 hours) Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) to join the team.

The team is made up of experienced and skilled senior social workers who are confident working independently and comfortable making risk-based decisions. We offer a comprehensive induction with ongoing support; this consists of regular team meetings and supervision from the teams Practice Manager.

The role requires travelling around the county but there are opportunities to work from home, between call outs, if you live within East Sussex.

In addition to the single salary grade, you will receive additional payments for all unsocial hours and bank holidays worked. A market supplement for being a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), and a further payment per assessment.

You will need to be a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional; you will not have an ongoing caseload as the work involves short term emergency interventions. Your working pattern will be made up of a combination of evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights, across eleven shifts on average a month.

Experience we are looking for:

  • You will be a qualified AMHP, registered with Social Work England, and have experience working with vulnerable adults and their families.
  • Recognition of systemic approaches.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, criminal justice, housing, support for substance and domestic abuse.
  • Be a confident decision-maker.
  • Manage your workload independently.

To apply select the ‘Apply now’ and upload your CV with a covering letter.

This job advert might close earlier, then the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received. 

Interviews will be held 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 Paul Camille on 07854 262539 or by email Paul.Camille@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.

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.

 


Closing date: Sun 10/11/2024 at 00:00
Job reference: orbis/TP/19950/42781
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