Social Worker, Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support

Do you want to work in a team where you will be supported to be true to your Social Work values? Are you passionate about social care? Do you thrive on challenge? Can you build strong relationships with others? If the answer is yes, then we would welcome your application.

The Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support team are looking for 2 qualified Social Workers to join our friendly, supportive and fast paced team. No two days are ever the same! The Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Support team is an Adult Social Care team supporting over 5,000 adults, families and their carers where the adult’s primary presenting need relates to physical health conditions and disabilities, neurological conditions and disabilities, age-related disability, end of life care, mild or moderate mental health issues, learning disabilities and autism and associated support needs.

Your role will be to undertake statutory assessments of need under the Care Act 2014, as well as undertaking assessments under the Mental capacity Act 2005. You will also support with safeguarding enquiries; Court of Protection work and children transitioning through to our services, working closely with other teams and agencies using a multi-disciplinary approach.

We regard our staff as our greatest asset, and whether you have just passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, or you are an experienced practitioner seeking a change in role, we will support your journey with structured support and development opportunities. The varied nature of referrals coming into the team will provide you with valuable experience of working with a wide variety of adults and their situations, which provides excellent learning opportunities for working in Adult Services. As a qualified Social Worker you will also be given the opportunity to qualify as a Best Interests Assessor and Practice Educator so you can take an active role in developing others.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are passionate about supporting adults and their carers
• Have good communication and written skills
• Are organised and flexible in their approach to work
• Are good at networking

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Cover Letter. We will be using your Cover Letter 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 further details.

Interviews will be scheduled within 2 weeks of the closing date. Interviews will be face to face at Cavendish House, Hastings although teams’ interviews can be considered if required.

We ensure our staff have the tools and support they need to flourish, these include: A comprehensive range of training opportunities and professional development through professional supervision and mentoring.

• flexible working practices supported by the latest technology.
• Hybrid working offer

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 more information please contact:

Eleanor Wood, Practice Manager, 01424 724444 eleanor.wood@eastsussex.gov.uk
Tracy Hickman, Practice Manager 01424 724444 tracy.hickman@eastsussex.gov.uk

For a team that supports you.