Hastings (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£38,865 - £44,428 per annum
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Job introduction
About the role
Are you an experienced Practitioner looking for a change of role? Are you passionate about supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes? Do you thrive on challenge? If the answer is yes, then we would welcome your application.
This full-time post is based in the Adult Social Care, Conquest Hospital team in Hastings.
You will need to be a qualified, registered (with Social Work England) and experienced Social Work professional. To carry out the role you will need a detailed knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Equality 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 Local Authorities safeguarding duties to protect and mitigate risks to the individuals we serve. Experience of court of protection work would be an advantage in this role, however training is offered to successful candidates.
We have excellent relationships with local partners and hospital trusts. Together we work collaboratively to serve people to safely discharge from hospital back to their homes in the community. We promote the home first model and discharge to assess approach and believe with the appropriate safe level of care clients can maintain their independence and stay at home, safely where possible. We work closely with our reablement teams and our inpatient rehabilitation providers to maximise client’s independence and build confidence and positive outcomes for the client we work with. Where necessary we work with our local Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICB’s) to ensure people we serve get access to continuing care funding.
We are unique as a service in the fact that we have case responsibility for people who are inpatients and for those who have been discharged in the community requiring a Care Act assessment of need.
Finally, there are many rewards to working for East Sussex and being part of our service, some of these include:
- Career Growth: We will support your journey with structured development opportunities.
- Continuous Learning: With five annual training days and protected time for research, you’ll stay at the cutting edge of social work models, theories, and case law.
- Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life with our hybrid working arrangements.
- A Focus on Wellbeing: From reflective practice sessions to structured development plans, we’ll help you enhance your skills and confidence, especially around safeguarding decision-making.
- Additional Benefits: We reimburse your Social Work England registration fee, offer access to a lease car scheme (subject to criteria), and provide comprehensive support for your continuous professional development.
Apply Today and Make a Difference in Adult Social Care!
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your CV and covering letter 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.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Join a team that is critical to our community, shaping the future of care with your expertise, leadership, and compassion.
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 an informal discussion, please contact – Hannah Woolston, Operations Manager on 01273 482777/ Hannah.woolston@eastsussex.gov.uk
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.
