Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Social Worker in the Countywide Reviewing Team in Adult Social Care Mental Health.


We are a team made up of Resource Officers and a Senior Resource Officer and are expanding our team with a new Social Worker position. We offer support to people over the age of eighteen with severe and enduring mental illness, people living with dementia and people accessing support for alcohol and substance use.


Our team support a variety of review activity, including post-hospital, Section 117 Aftercare, those in receipt of a Direct Payment and statutory annual reviews within individuals own homes, including supported living and care home settings.


At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering Adults over the age of eighteen who are accessing care and support. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. We consider their existing networks of family, friends and wider community support are explored, focusing on what the individual can do for themselves.


You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. With an increased demand for our services, we must adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to gain experience and innovate.


We apply a blended approach to our reviews through telephone, technology, and home visits to understand and appreciate an individual's interests, aspirations, concerns, and goals and review their current services and ongoing needs.


Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home.


The successful candidate will need to be able to travel independently between locations including out of county areas on occasions. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role.

Experience we are looking for:

A registered social worker - include your registration number on your application. Experience working with adults is essential. A good understanding of the Care Act 2014 legislation, section 117 aftercare. An understanding of strength-based approach and prevention. Assessed & Supported Year in Employment completed.
To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV with a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statement to shortlist so please 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.


Please download the and Person Specification for more information.


We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.


Interviews will take place mid-September 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.


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 Work England will be reimbursed.

For more information about our diverse range of benefits please see our benefits page .


For an informal discussion, please contact Darlene Sellick by email Darlene.Sellick@eastsussex.gov.uk


For putting your skills to good use, choose East Sussex!



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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . 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.



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. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



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.