Social Worker

East Sussex County Council; Tudhoe; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a social care worker to provide support for adults facing mental health and substance misuse challenges. Responsibilities include investigating safeguarding concerns and conducting statutory assessments, with opportunities for training as an Approved Mental Health Professional. The role supports a hybrid work arrangement, combining office work and home visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues.
• Ability to conduct statutory assessments and investigations.
• Capability to work collaboratively with partner agencies, carers, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide social care for adults with mental health issues.
• Investigate safeguarding concerns and commission support.
• Train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) in the future.

Job description

Responsibilities

You will have a varied caseload, providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, carrying out statutory assessments, commissioning support and presenting your reports to panels or in court. You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. As part of your responsibilities, you will in the future be expected to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and other key training. With an increased demand for our services, we have to adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to learn and innovate.

About the Organisation

At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering people who experience mental health challenges and disadvantage. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining our Adult Social Care Mental Health and Substance Misuse team, based in the Lewes and Havens, and Wealden area, this is a chance to change your world and theirs. You will be supported by a welcoming and experienced team that promotes wellbeing for the adults we work with and each other.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, this includes elements of office-based working, home visits and working from home. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role.

Interview Process

Interviews will take place weeks commencing 8 or 15 December 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.

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!