Description Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a change of role? If so, then we would welcome your application. We have a full time Social Worker vacancy for up to 12 months, to cover for maternity leave within our Adult Social Care – Neighbourhood Support Team – Lewes & North Wealden As an experienced Social Worker, you will need to be confident and competent in practice giving positive outcomes for vulnerable people from 18 years onwards who are assessed as meeting Adult Social Care’s eligibility criteria. To carry out the role you will need a detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Mental Health Act (1983), Equality legislation 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 County’s section (42) safeguarding duties to protect and mitigate risks to the clients we serve. You will be expected to assess clients in line with our other statutory duties such as section (9) assessment under the Care Act (2014), using a strength based, outcome focus approach. Experience of court of protection work would be an advantage in this role; however, training is offered to successful candidates. You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and will have obtained a social work qualification, either a, C.Q.S.W, DipSW, a Degree or master’s in social work. Social Workers holding Assessed and Support Year Employment qualifications are also encouraged to apply. As well as these requirements. we are looking for candidates who: Can demonstrate resilience and flexibility to manage a dynamic and complex caseload. Can meet the travel requirements of the role. You will be required to travel across East Sussex, including rural areas. In return for your excellent skills and expertise, East Sussex County Council offers extensive training and career development; you will be supported by monthly individual supervision where you can develop your continuous professional development (CPD) via monitoring your work against the Professional Capability Framework and Knowledge and Skills Statement aligned with your level of experience. You will have the opportunity to engage in monthly reflective supervision with your peers to add towards your registration requirements. We look forward to receiving your application for this position. 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. Interviews will take place face to face at County Hall in Lewes The interview dates will be confirmed once the shortlisting has taken place. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. There are many rewards to working for East Sussex and being part of our service, some of these include: Competitive salary Hybrid working – working one or two days in an office and your remaining working week remotely. Access to our extensive training offer that has a real focus on wellbeing and wellness. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion, please contact Kay Wainwright – Practice Manager on 01273 482777 For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex.