West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£38626 - £45718 per annum
Full time, Permenant
About the Job
Salary: £38,626 to £45,718
Working pattern: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Worthing Hospital
Closing date: 22/04/2025
Interview dates: Week commencing 28th May and 5th May
Are you interested in working within a supportive environment, applying your social work skills to develop and implement support plans, and ensuring that eligible needs are met?
Working with the hospital team in this rewarding role, you will work with both Health & Social Care colleagues to provide an excellent Social Work service. In West Sussex, we have a real focus on strengths-based approaches and community-led support; both yourself and the team will be working hard to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission wherever possible.
In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively
with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership
working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse
range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.
Key Skills and Experience
Please be advised you with be shortlisted on your response explaining how you meet the key skills listed.
As we are advertising for both a Social Worker and Senior Social Worker please ensure you use the Key listed listed on the job advert for the role you are applying for.
Please also state in your application the role you are applying for.
Rewards and Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05694.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact for any issues when applying please contact
To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your Cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills listed as you will be shortlisted on this) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you confirm which role you are applying for (Social Worker or Senior Social Worker).
Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check and SWE regisration.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
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