Social Worker, Neighbourhood Support Team ASC

An exciting opportunity has arisen fora part time social workerto jointhe Eastbourne and South Wealden Neighbourhood support team based at St Marys House Eastbourne.

You will be part of an established dynamic and busy team and will be creative in your approach to the needs of our community and build on peoples assets with a strength-based approach.

You will need to be confident and competent in assessing risk identifying appropriate need and have experience of providing social care/ multidisciplinary interventions. The ability to work effectively in a team commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills are person assessments and reviews in the community we serve are an essential part of the role therefore an ability to meet the travelling requirements of this post will need to be demonstrated.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A wide range of Safeguarding experience.
• An ability to work independently and part of a team.
• In depth experience of risk assessment complex case management work.
• A good knowledge base and understanding of completing assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Working within the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

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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.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take in person at St Marys House in Eastbourne within two weeks of the closing date. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

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

The part you play will offer a real difference to ensure our service continues to develop and growachieving positive outcomes for vulnerable people from 18 years onwards. Its a challenging role - but theres no shortage of return we offer development opportunities to train and work within a supportive team environment. This role is an excellent opportunity to developyour practiceduring regular supervision Peer Reflective sessions and Practice Development workshops. We offer a hybrid way of working with an expectation of office attendance a minimum of 1 day per week.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.

For further questions or queries about this role please do not hesitate to contact Sally Harvey on or by email to .

approachable very supportive of each other and everyone wants everyone else to do well.- Heather Specialist Contract Manager

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