Senior Practitioner – Social Work

Job title:

Senior Practitioner – Social Work

Company

East Sussex County Council

Job description

Job introductionAbout the roleWe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our Mental Health Older Adults team West, based in St Mary’s house, Eastbourne.Would you welcome the opportunity to work in a service that is adapting to the demands of our County and is open to fresh ideas and new ways of working? You will work alongside lead practitioners who care as much about individual outcomes as you. Focus on the strengths and resilience of the person ensuring they are in a safe space and with the specialist support in place to ensure their social care needs are met.If you are a qualified Best Interest Assessor (BIA) and or a warranted Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) we would love to hear from you, if not but you have some experience working in mental health and would be willing to train, we would encourage you to apply.We are looking for candidates who have:

• Social Work registration and qualification.
• Supervision skills.
• Able to anticipate, assess, manage and address risks.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate legal and policy frameworks.
• Experience of completing complex assessments.
• Experience working and managing a busy Duty team
• Experience Managing and supporting complex safeguarding enquiries.

We ensure our staff have the tools and support they need to flourish these include:

• flexible working practices supported by the latest technology.
• access to expert advice and support from qualified social work managers – including reflective supervision and a complex risk forum.
• evidence-based team learning, group reflective practice, online research tools.
• specialist training in partnership with Brighton University.

To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are applying for the post.This job advert might close earlier, then the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.Interviews will take place early January 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 Sarah Creagh (Practice Manager) on 07841807778 or via e-mail

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 more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided“For work that makes a difference”.Additional informationThis 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 . 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.Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.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.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.Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.Company informationEast Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Expected salary

Location

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Job date

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:36:49 GMT

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