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Job Description
Are you an experienced Practitioner looking for a change of role If so then we would welcome your application.
We have a full time Social Worker vacancy in the Eastbourne and Hastings Community Hospital Team. This role is predominantly in the Eastbourne side of the team however there may at times be a need to travel outside of the Eastbourne area depending on the needs of the service.
You will need to be a qualified registered (with Social Work England) and experienced Social Work professional. To carry out the role you will need a detailed knowledge of the Care Act (2014) Mental Capacity Act (2005) Equalitylegislation and the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards. You must be able to implement this legislation in your daily practice. You will also be expected to carry out the Local Authorities safeguarding duties to protect and mitigate risks to the individuals we serve. Experience of court of protection work would be an advantage in this role however training is offered to successful candidates.
We have excellent relationships with local partners and hospital trusts. The team are responsible for undertaking assessments of need for individuals discharged from an acute hospital back to their home or into a discharge to assess bed. Where necessary we work with our local Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICBs) to ensure people we serve get access to continuing care funding.
We are unique as a service in the fact that we have case responsibility for people who are inpatients and for those who have been discharged in the community requiring a Care Act assessment of need. Apply Today and Make a Difference in Adult Social Care!
When writing your supporting statement 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. For guidance on how to write an application see ourhow to apply page.
Please download thejob description and person specificationfor more information.
Interview dates are to be arranged. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.
There are many rewards to working for East Sussex and being part of our service some of these include:
- Career Growth: We will support your journey with structured development opportunities.
- Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life with our hybrid working arrangements.
- A Focus on Wellbeing: From reflective practice sessions to structured development plans well help you enhance your skills and confidence especially around safeguarding decision-making.
- Continuous Learning: With five annual training days and protected time for research youll stay at the cutting edge of social work models theories and case law.
- Additional Benefits: We reimburse your Social Work England registration fee offer access to a lease car scheme (subject to criteria) and provide comprehensive support for your continuous professional development.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.
For an informal discussion please contact Julie Browne (Practice Manager) on /
Employment Type
Full Time
