Social Worker

Job introduction

 

About the role

Are you ready to make positive and rewarding changes in your career? Would you like to join a forward-thinking passionate team who will invest in you to make sure you are given the best opportunities to develop and grow your career?

The development of our service has seen the creation of new roles and if you are someone who recognises the strengths in those with Mental Health and Substance Dependency needs in East Sussex, we would like to hear from you.

As an effective advocate, you will promote people’s dignity and well-being by utilising your training, skills, and experience to their fullest. You will have the full support of your colleagues and can call on the resources and experience of partner agencies and the wider community. You will use a strength based and trauma informed approach to manage your caseload.

We will recognise and value your contribution and will invest in your future with us. We ensure a fully supported introduction to employment, competitive pay, rewards, and benefits.

Our Mental Health and Substance Misuse team is based in Hastings and our roles offer a hybrid working style, successfully combining office and home working, community visits and allowing you protected focus time. We are happy to consider your needs and can offer either part-time or full-time hours.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate core social work values, ensuring social justice, demonstrating the importance of valuing a person’s dignity, worth and focusing on their strengths. Candidates must also:

• Be a registered Social Worker.
• Be able to anticipate, assess, manage, and address risks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate legal and policy frameworks.
• Have experience of completing complex assessments.
• Have knowledge of psychological development, systemic approaches, and interventions.
   

To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are applying for the post and how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job specification.

Your interview will be remotely via MS Teams with one of our experienced Practice Managers, along with a representative from one of our partner agencies.

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

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

• Flexible working (part time, 9-day fortnights, hybrid working)
• Reflective supervision
• Work and learn from others in our complex risk forum.
• Specialist training/apprenticeships
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual registration fee with Social Work England will be reimbursed.
• Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training

More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion, please contact Tara O’Connor (Practice Manager) on 07519 070280 or Tara.O'Connor@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.