Social Worker, Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support
East Sussex County Council
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Hastings, England
Contract type: Part time
Job Description
Do you want to work in a team where you will be supported to be true to your Social Work values? Are you passionate about social care? Do you thrive on challenge? Can you build strong relationships with others? If the answer is yes, then we would welcome your application.
The Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support team are looking for 2 qualified Social Workers to join our friendly, supportive and fast paced team. No two days are ever the same! The Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support team is an Adult Social Care team supporting over 5,000 adults, families and their carers where the adult’s primary presenting need relates to physical health conditions and disabilities, neurological conditions and disabilities, age-related disability, end of life care, mild or moderate mental health issues, learning disabilities and autism and associated support needs.
Your role will be to undertake statutory assessments of need under the Care Act 2014, as well as undertaking assessments under the Mental capacity Act 2005. You will also support with safeguarding enquiries; Court of Protection work and children transitioning through to our services, working closely with other teams and agencies using a multi-disciplinary approach.
We regard our staff as our greatest asset, and whether you have just passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, or you are an experienced practitioner seeking a change in role, we will support your journey with structured support and development opportunities. The varied nature of referrals coming into the team will provide you with valuable experience of working with a wide variety of adults and their situations, which provides excellent learning opportunities for working in Adult Services. As a qualified Social Worker you will also be given the opportunity to qualify as a Best Interests Assessor and Practice Educator so you can take an active role in developing others.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Interviews will be scheduled within 2 weeks of the closing date. Interviews will be face to face at Cavendish House, Hastings although teams’ interviews can be considered if required.
We ensure our staff have the tools and support they need to flourish, these include: A comprehensive range of training opportunities and professional development through professional supervision and mentoring.
For More Information Please Contact
Eleanor Wood, Practice Manager, 01424 724444 [email protected]
Tracy Hickman, Practice Manager 01424 724444 [email protected]
For a team that supports you.
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.
Do you want to work in a team where you will be supported to be true to your Social Work values? Are you passionate about social care? Do you thrive on challenge? Can you build strong relationships with others? If the answer is yes, then we would welcome your application.
The Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support team are looking for 2 qualified Social Workers to join our friendly, supportive and fast paced team. No two days are ever the same! The Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support team is an Adult Social Care team supporting over 5,000 adults, families and their carers where the adult’s primary presenting need relates to physical health conditions and disabilities, neurological conditions and disabilities, age-related disability, end of life care, mild or moderate mental health issues, learning disabilities and autism and associated support needs.
Your role will be to undertake statutory assessments of need under the Care Act 2014, as well as undertaking assessments under the Mental capacity Act 2005. You will also support with safeguarding enquiries; Court of Protection work and children transitioning through to our services, working closely with other teams and agencies using a multi-disciplinary approach.
We regard our staff as our greatest asset, and whether you have just passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, or you are an experienced practitioner seeking a change in role, we will support your journey with structured support and development opportunities. The varied nature of referrals coming into the team will provide you with valuable experience of working with a wide variety of adults and their situations, which provides excellent learning opportunities for working in Adult Services. As a qualified Social Worker you will also be given the opportunity to qualify as a Best Interests Assessor and Practice Educator so you can take an active role in developing others.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
- Are passionate about supporting adults and their carers
- Have good communication and written skills
- Are organised and flexible in their approach to work
- Are good at networking
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Interviews will be scheduled within 2 weeks of the closing date. Interviews will be face to face at Cavendish House, Hastings although teams’ interviews can be considered if required.
We ensure our staff have the tools and support they need to flourish, these include: A comprehensive range of training opportunities and professional development through professional supervision and mentoring.
- flexible working practices supported by the latest technology.
- Hybrid working offer
For More Information Please Contact
Eleanor Wood, Practice Manager, 01424 724444 [email protected]
Tracy Hickman, Practice Manager 01424 724444 [email protected]
For a team that supports you.
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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