Social Worker, Countywide Reviewing Team
East Sussex County Council
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Eastbourne, England
Contract type: Full time
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
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:
For an informal discussion, please contact Darlene Sellick by email [email protected]
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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.
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.
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 an informal discussion, please contact Darlene Sellick by email [email protected]
For work that makes a difference
About Us
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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