Social Worker East Sussex (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Techwaka; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health is seeking a dedicated professional to provide social care for older adults facing mental health challenges. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a supportive environment, where you will engage with clients, families, and various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant mental health experience, ensuring quality support to maintain client independence.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Access to training

Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)

Access to extensive wellbeing training

Reimbursement of annual registration fee with Social Work England

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience working with older adults is essential.
• High motivation and the ability to collaborate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Providing social care for adults with Dementia and severe mental health issues.
• Conducting statutory assessments and developing support plans.
• Collaborating with partner agencies and families to support independence.

Skills

Knowledge of health and social care legislation

Safeguarding procedures

Great communication

Ability to work with older adults

Motivation

Education

Relevant qualification in mental health or social care

Job description

Bring your expertise in mental health and social care to a challenging and supportive new environment.The roles involves having a varied caseload, providing social care for adults with a diagnosis of Dementia and older adults over the age of seventy with a severe and enduring mental health illness. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, conducting statutory assessments, commissioning support, and developing support plans, and presenting your reports to panels or in court. You will collaborate with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. We must adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to gain experience and innovate.

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

For further information regarding the ideal candidate criteria please refer to the job description with person specification which is embedded in the job advert.

A good knowledge of health and social care legislation and safeguarding procedures is important. We are also looking for highly motivated candidates who can work well with all kinds of people to join our Older People’s Mental Health West team, based in St Mary’s House, Eastbourne. Ideally, you will be highly reflective and a great communicator and have some experience of working with older adults.

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 and give examples of any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

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.

This job advert may close earlier than the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants are received.

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 WorkEngland 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 Sarah Creagh (Practice Manager) onView phone number on new.eastsussex.gov.ukor emailView email address on new.eastsussex.gov.uk.

For work that makes a difference

• Job Description and Person Specification [docx]

Additional Information

This post is subject to an EnhancedDBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to . 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

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