Social Worker in Eastbourne

Are you passionate about supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes? If you thrive on challenge and are ready to make a positive and rewarding change to your career, then we would welcome your application.

We have a full-time vacancy for a Social Worker within the Eastbourne & Conquest Hospital Community Team, which is based at St Mary’s House in Eastbourne.

As a Social Worker in Adult Social Care, you will play a key role in the assessment of adults who have recently been discharged from hospital and will support them with their ongoing care planning in order to maximise their independence.

You will hold detailed knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Equality legislation and the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, and will implement this 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.

We have excellent relationships with local partners and hospital trusts, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside other professionals to ensure good outcomes for the individual’s you are working with. Where necessary, we work with our local Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICB’s) to ensure people we serve get access to continuing care funding.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are registered with Social Work England
• Are able to communicate effectively with a range of people
• Are motivated about supporting others to achieve their outcomes

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

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.

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 place within two weeks of the closing date, via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview.

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

Finally, 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, we’ll help you enhance your skills and confidence, and maintain your wellbeing at work

Apply today and make a difference in Adult Social Care!

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 an informal discussion about this opportunity contact please contact – Julie Browne (Practice Manager) on 01323 464679 or via email at Julie.Browne@eastsussex.gov.uk

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!