East Sussex County Council
Job title:
Senior Practitioner, Social Work
Company
East Sussex County Council
Job description
Job introductionAbout the roleDo you want to work in a multi-disciplinary team supporting adults with multiple compound needs?A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner to join the Changing Futures Multi-Disciplinary Team, on a fixed term contract for 12 months within East Sussex County Council – Adult Social Care – Mental Health Service.This is a countywide role with the office base at St. Mary’s House in Eastbourne. Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to this role, which will include elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home.The Changing Futures Sussex Programme focuses on meeting the needs of the most vulnerable people who repeatedly fall through the net, working alongside people with lived experience of multiple disadvantage, to achieve positive changes in services to make them better connected and easier to access.The Changing Futures Programme has been awarded funding to continue for a further 12 months until March 2026. The Programme aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple disadvantage can receive flexible, trauma-informed, person-centred support when they need it, leading to increased periods of stability and more opportunities to make positive changes in their lives. Changing Futures is a research programme and therefore as well as delivering a frontline service with consent data is collected from the adults we work with to demonstrate how the approach works.Experience we are looking for:
- Social Worker registered with Social Work England, please include your registration number on your application.
- Completed your assessed & supported year in employment (ASYE).
- Supervision skills.
- Communicating with adults where there is complexity.
- Managing workload independently.
- Demonstrate effective judgement, identifying, assessing, and managing risk.
To apply, select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the job specification criteria.Existing ESCC employees are welcome to apply for the role as a secondment, with permission from their current line manager.Interview will take place on early April 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.This job advert might close earlier, then the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.Information about our diverse range of benefits can be found on our .For an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Lexton, Practice Manager on 07872013708 or by email .For work that makes a differenceAdditional 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, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:58 GMT
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