Social Worker - #145721
East Sussex County Council
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Hastings
Contract type: Part time

Job Description
Do you want to make a real difference to adults with mental health and substance misuse difficulties? If so, join us!
At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering Adults. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining our Adult Social Care Mental Health Substance Misuse Team, based in Hastings is a chance to change your world and theirs. You will be supported by a team that cares for you, just as much as it cares for our community.
You will have a varied caseload, providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse needs. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, carrying out statutory assessments, commissioning support and presenting your reports to panels or in court. You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. As part of your responsibilities, you will train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and take part in AMHP rotas when required. With an increased demand for our services, we have to adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to learn and innovate.
The role involves working with adults between the ages of 18–70 with severe and enduring mental needs and adults over the age of 18 with no upper age limit with substance misuse needs.
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.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
Please click here to view the Job Description & Person Specification.
Interviews will take place week commencing 16 or 23 June 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.
For an informal discussion, please contact Tara O'Connor by email Tara.O'[email protected]
There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:
“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.
Do you want to make a real difference to adults with mental health and substance misuse difficulties? If so, join us!
At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering Adults. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining our Adult Social Care Mental Health Substance Misuse Team, based in Hastings is a chance to change your world and theirs. You will be supported by a team that cares for you, just as much as it cares for our community.
You will have a varied caseload, providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse needs. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, carrying out statutory assessments, commissioning support and presenting your reports to panels or in court. You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. As part of your responsibilities, you will train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and take part in AMHP rotas when required. With an increased demand for our services, we have to adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to learn and innovate.
The role involves working with adults between the ages of 18–70 with severe and enduring mental needs and adults over the age of 18 with no upper age limit with substance misuse needs.
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.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
- Are registered with Social Work England and Social Work qualified
- Have completed your assessed & supported year in employment (ASYE)
- Has experience working directly with vulnerable adults and their families
- Has experience completing assessments, using legal frameworks, and creating care plans
- Has knowledge of psychological development, systemic approaches, and interventions
Please click here to view the Job Description & Person Specification.
Interviews will take place week commencing 16 or 23 June 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.
For an informal discussion, please contact Tara O'Connor by email Tara.O'[email protected]
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 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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