Social Worker

Uk
February 11, 2025
£39 - £44 / year

Job Description

Organisation: East Sussex County Council
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Hastings
Salary: £38,865 – £44,428 per annum
Closing Date: 23/02/2025
Department: Adult Social Care and Health
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37
Job Type: Social Work – Adults
Job Reference: orbis/TP/258412/43745

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes and live independently? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified, registered Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care team based at Conquest Hospital in Hastings. In this full-time role, you’ll be responsible for supporting adults to access the services they need, while promoting independence and safety.

About the Role:

To succeed in this role, you’ll need in-depth knowledge of key legislation such as the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equality legislation, and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. You’ll implement this legislation in your practice while ensuring the safeguarding of individuals and fulfilling local authority duties. Experience with Court of Protection work is advantageous, though training is available to successful candidates.

Our team collaborates closely with local partners and hospital trusts, working together to ensure safe hospital discharges and a smooth transition back into the community. We follow the “home first” and “discharge to assess” approaches, empowering clients to maintain their independence. You will also work with reablement teams and rehabilitation providers to maximize clients’ independence and confidence. Where appropriate, we work with Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICBs) to help individuals access continuing care funding.

Key Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with hospital teams, social workers, health professionals, and the community to deliver integrated services that improve client outcomes.

Ensure all clients are supported through robust care plans and risk assessments.

Deliver safeguarding practices in line with statutory responsibilities.

We are looking for candidates who have:

A qualified, registered Social Worker with Social Work England.

A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related legislation.

Experience in safeguarding adults and managing complex cases.

The ability to apply legal frameworks and work effectively with partners.

What We Offer:

Career Development: Structured opportunities for growth and development in your social work career.

Continuous Learning: Five annual training days and protected time for research to stay at the forefront of social work practice.

Hybrid Working: A flexible working model that balances work and personal life.

Wellbeing Focus: Reflective practice sessions and structured development plans to build confidence and improve safeguarding decision-making.

Additional Benefits: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fee, access to a lease car scheme (subject to criteria), and ongoing professional development support.

To apply:

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the person specification. Make sure to highlight any relevant work experience, education, or personal interests.

Interviews will be held within two weeks of the closing date.

Join a team that plays a crucial role in the community, shaping the future of care with your expertise, leadership, and compassion.

For more information on our benefits, visit our [benefits page].

For an informal discussion: Contact Hannah Woolston, Operations Manager, at 01273 482777 or email hannah.woolston@eastsussex.gov.uk.

Additional Information:

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Service (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For more information, visit Disclosure & Barring Service Check. If you have lived or worked abroad, evidence of an overseas police check is required.

If the position is part-time or term-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

Work Permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, subject to the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System requirements. However, we cannot guarantee that all candidates meeting the criteria will be granted work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please notify the hiring manager in your application so we can assess eligibility for sponsorship.

Reasonable Adjustments: If you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process due to disability, please contact the hiring manager at the details above. Adjustments can include an offline application form or other accommodations. Please reach out to discuss your needs further.

Equal Opportunities:

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. All applications are reviewed based on merit.