Senior Practitioner – Social Work EDS
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Job Location:
Eastbourne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a qualified AMHP looking to enhance your skills Join us to work with people we support and strengthen your networks!
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.
The team is made up of experienced and skilled senior social workers who are confident working independently and comfortable making risk-based 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.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are an approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or willing to be re-warranted where approval has lapsed in the last 2 years
- Can demonstrate knowledge of appropriate legal and policy frameworks case law and the application to social work practice. Seek appropriate legal advice and apply legal reasoning using professional expertise
- Have experience of working directly with adults in a statutory setting using a partnership approach
- Understand different forms of harm and their impact on people implications for practice drawing on concepts of attachment loss strength vulnerability risk and resistance
- Are able to demonstrate accountability and effective judgement when anticipating identifying assessing and managing risk seeking support and solutions where appropriate
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.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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.
There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council some of these include:
- 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 providedbenefits page.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
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Additional Information 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 fur ... View more
