Social Worker, Countywide Reviewing Team

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council seeks a dedicated Social Worker for its Countywide Reviewing Team. The role involves supporting adults with mental health challenges and coordinating care alongside families and partner agencies. This is a full-time position offering developmental opportunities within a committed team. Come join us and make a positive impact!

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Hybrid working

Access to training

Lease car scheme

Wellbeing and wellness training

Annual registration fee reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with experience in adult care.
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014.
• Completed Assessed & Supported Year in Employment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with severe mental health issues.
• Conduct various reviews and assessments.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and families.

Skills

Experience working with adults

Good understanding of the Care Act 2014

Strength-based approach and prevention

Education

Registered social worker

Job description

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Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for further professional development? If so, we look forward to hearing from you! An opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Social Worker within our Countywide Review Team in the Adult Social Care Mental Health Service.

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for further professional development? If so, we look forward to hearing from you! An opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Social Worker within our Countywide Review Team in the Adult Social Care Mental Health Service.

We are a team made up of Resource Officers and a Senior Resource Officer and are expanding our team with a new Social Worker position. We offer support to people over the age of eighteen with severe and enduring mental illness, people living with dementia and people accessing support for alcohol and substance use. Our team support a variety of review activity, including post-hospital, Section 117 Aftercare, those in receipt of a Direct Payment and statutory annual reviews within individuals own homes, including supported living and care home settings.

At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering Adults over the age of eighteen who are accessing care and support. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. We consider their existing networks of family, friends and wider community support are explored, focusing on what the individual can do for themselves. You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. With an increased demand for our services, we must adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to gain experience and innovate. We apply a blended approach to our reviews through telephone, technology, and home visits to understand and appreciate an individual’s interests, aspirations, concerns, and goals and review their current services and ongoing needs.

The successful candidate will need to be able to travel independently between locations including out of county areas on occasions. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role.

Experience We Are Looking For

• A registered social worker - include your registration number on your application.
• Experience working with adults is essential.
• A good understanding of the Care Act 2014 legislation, section 117 aftercare.
• An understanding of strength-based approach and prevention.
• Assessed & Supported Year in Employment completed.
  
  

To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description. This job advert might close earlier, then the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Interviews will take place 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.

Benefits

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

• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Access to training
• Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training
• Annual registration fee with Social Worker England will be reimbursed.
  
  

For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided benefits page .

For an informal discussion, please contact Darlene Sellick by email [e-mail]

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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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . 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.

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. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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.

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