Senior Practitioner - Social Work

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Full time Senior Practitioner (Qualified Social Worker) to join the NST Eastbourne and South Wealden Neighbourhood Support Team. We are based at St Marys House, Eastbourne and our working pattern is a mix of remote and office based working practice.

You will be part of a busy, dynamic and established team. Your role will include covering the Safeguarding duty rota, supervision support of staff, leading on complex case discussions and covering case work rota. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your practice to encourage a holistic, person-centred approach which is at the heart of what we do.

Safeguarding Adults is a major part of the role, where you will be risk assessing initial concerns and overseeing the management of Safeguarding Enquires, and fostering an outcomes approach to Safeguarding work.

This is a fast paced, exciting role, for a practitioner who can apply critical reflection and analysis to maintain, develop and apply a range of effective judgements. You will bring to the role an excellent ability to communicate, manage change effectively and demonstrate your ability to be resilient under pressure.

You will have an opportunity within the NST team to provide supervision to Social Workers and Resource Officers, managerial oversight of complex case work where required, whilst striving to provide positive outcomes for people with assessed care and support needs.

The ideal candidate will be able to promote and provide guidance and challenge on positive approaches to diversity in the organisation, the principles of social justice, social inclusion and equality decision making.

You will be able to demonstrate a wide range of Safeguarding experience and an ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should have an in-depth experience of risk assessment, complex case management work, and have a good knowledge base and understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures.

You will hold Social work qualifications, are registered with the professional regulatory body and hold Level 1 Practice Educator Professional Standards (Enabling Learning) or equivalent or willingness to undertake.

To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. We will not be accepting applications by CV or cover letter.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams - date to be confirmed.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jamie Bragan, Practice Manager at Jamie.Bragan@eastsussex.gov.uk to request an MS teams call or phone call.

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• 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.