Community Mental Health Social Worker

Job summary

Lewes neighbourhood mental health team, formerly the ATS, has an exciting opportunity for a social worker to join our developing service. As we move into community transformation and work more closely with partner organisations, we seek a dynamic, enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, and experienced Social Worker.

We are a friendly, professional service based in the seaside town of Newhaven, close to the South Downs National Park and Brighton City Centre. Brighton offers vibrant shopping, restaurants, bars, a seafront, and good public transport links to London. Sussex’s beaches provide ample water sports opportunities.

Main duties of the job

1. Coordinate care for a caseload of the most complex/high-risk patients as Lead Practitioner.
2. Undertake initial assessments of individuals and their families.
3. Complete risk assessments, create, and review care plans.
4. Contribute to risk management and safety planning.
5. Participate in the Duty system.
6. Support other clinical activities.
7. Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based, aligning with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
8. Supervise junior staff and trainees where appropriate.

About us

We offer a supportive environment with training opportunities to help you realize your potential and enhance job satisfaction. Benefits include:

• Excellent starting salary
• NHS Pension contributions
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Flexible working patterns
• Childcare vouchers
• Training and development opportunities
• NHS Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Additional details

Posted on 24 April 2025. Band 6, salary £37,338 to £44,962 per annum. Permanent, full-time role based at Hill Rise, Church Hill, Newhaven, BN9 9HH. Reference: 354-AE-21105-A.