Social Worker

Are you a qualified Social Worker with an interest in continuing healthcare?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time qualified social worker to join our Adult Social Care Continuing Healthcare Team based in Eastbourne.

East Sussex is a fantastic place to live and work, with its rolling hills and countryside green walks to small coastal towns which have had a recent revival. We are looking for an exceptional Social Worker to come to work within our Adult Social Care Continuing Healthcare Team.

We have excellent relationships with local partners working in partnership with the NHS Sussex All Age Continuing Care. Together we work collaboratively to ensure that people are assessed for their needs in line with the Continuing Healthcare framework to determine funding eligibility.

To carry out the role you will need a detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Mental Health Act (1983), 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 County’s section (42) safeguarding duties to protect and mitigate risks to the clients we serve. You will assess clients in line with our other statutory duties such as section (9) assessment under the Care Act (2014), using a strength based, outcome focus approach. Experience of court of protection work would be an advantage in this role, however training is offered to successful candidates.

You will need to be a registered social worker and will have obtained a social work qualification, either a C.Q.S.W, DipSW, a Degree or Master’s in Social Work. Social Workers holding Assessed and Support Year Employment qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Please view the job description and person specification for more information.

We look forward to receiving your CV and supporting statement for this position. To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button. When writing your supporting statement please 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.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. This will include an interview panel. Dates of interviews to be confirmed within 2 weeks of the applications closing.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

In return for your skills and expertise, East Sussex County Council offers extensive training and career development; you will be supported by monthly individual supervision where you can develop your continuous professional development (CPD) via monitoring your work against the Professional Capability Framework and Knowledge and Skills Statement aligned with your level of experience. You will have the opportunity to engage in monthly reflective supervision with your peers to add towards your registration requirements.

There are many rewards to working for East Sussex and being part of our service, some of these include:

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working – working one or two days in an office and your remaining working week remotely.
• Access to our training offer which may include financial support for you to work towards being a Best Interest Assessor and/or an Approved Mental Health Professional.
• Your annual registration fee with Social Worker England will be reimbursed.
• You will have the opportunity to apply for our lease car scheme subject to qualifying criteria.
• Five training and development days per year to support your continuous professional development.
• Protected time for you to research models, theories and case law.
• Access to our extensive training offer that has a real focus on wellbeing and wellness.

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 about this opportunity contact Helen McAteer, Practice Manager on 01273 335 114.

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.