Job Description

Do you want to make a real difference to people with mental health and substance difficulties? If so, join us!


At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering people who experience mental health challenges and disadvantage. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining our Adult Social Care Mental Health and Substance Misuse team, based in the Lewes and Havens, and Wealden area, this is a chance to change your world and theirs. You will be supported by a welcoming and experienced team that promotes wellbeing for the adults we work with and each other.


You will have a varied caseload, providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, carrying out statutory assessments, commissioning support and presenting your reports to panels or in court. You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. As part of your responsibilities, you will in the future be expected to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and other key training. With an increased demand for our services, we have to adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to learn and innovate.


We are looking for Social Workers who:


are registered with Social Work England (please include your registration number on your application). have knowledge of legal and policy frameworks. can work independently. can maintain good case recording and present reports to panels and in court.
Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, this includes elements of office-based working, home visits and working from home. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role.


To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and 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.


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


For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page .


Please download the and Person Specification for more information.


Interviews will take place weeks commencing 8 or 15 December 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.


Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.


For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Owen by email kate.owen@eastsussex.gov.uk


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 work that makes a difference, 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.