Senior Practitioner, Social Work - Emergency Duty Service

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Do you want to work with people we support and strengthen your networks as well as enhancing your skills? If so, join us!

At East Sussex County Council, we have a deep commitment to empowering adults who have care and support needs. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining Adult Social Care Mental Health Emergency Duty Service is a chance to change your world and others. You will be supported by a team that cares for you just as much as it cares for our community.

You will need to be a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP); you will not have an ongoing caseload as the work involves short term emergency interventions. Your working pattern will be made up of a combination of evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights, across eleven shifts on average a month.

The team is made up of experienced and skilled senior social workers who are confident working independently and comfortable making risk-based decisions. We offer a comprehensive induction with ongoing support; this consists of regular team meetings and supervision from the teams Practice Manager.

The role requires travelling around the county but there are opportunities to work from home, between call outs, if you live within East Sussex.

In addition to the single salary grade, you will receive additional payments for all unsocial hours and bank holidays worked. A market supplement for being a qualified AMHP, and a further payment per assessment.

Experience we are looking for:

• Qualified AMHP, registered with Social Work England, and have experience working with adults and their families.
• Recognition of systemic approaches.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, criminal justice, housing, support for substance and domestic abuse.
• Be a confident decision-maker.
• Manage your workload independently.

To apply select the 'Apply now' and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are applying for the post.

Interviews will take place early February 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 than the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.

For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Camille (Practice Manager) on 07584262359 or by email paul.camille@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.