Senior Practitioner Social Work

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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?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Mental Health & Substance Misuse West Team, based in St Mary's House, Eastbourne.

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 have 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 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. When writing your cover letter, be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description and give examples of any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. The closing date for applications is Sunday 5 May 2024.

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.

For an informal discussion, please contact Barry Davidson, Practice Manager on 07552 286 468 or email: Barry.Davidson@eastsussex.gov.uk .

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 benefits page.

For work that makes a difference

• Job Description and Person Specification [docx]

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 http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check . 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.

Equal Opportunities

East 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.