Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent Social Worker to join the Changing Futures Sussex Programme within East Sussex County Council - Adult Social Care - Mental Health Service.
Changing Futures is a Pan Sussex system change Programme focussing on improving the system for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. It is one of 15 national Programme's bringing together public and community sector partners to redesign ways that local systems and services are delivered, designed, and commissioned to better meet the needs for adults experiencing multiple compound needs (MCN).
Multiple compound needs are defined by the national Changing Futures Programme as 'people who experience three or more of: homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic violence and mental ill health.
The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple compound needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma informed, person-centred support. The Programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access. Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three Local Authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove for more information, please visit
The Social Worker will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who will adopt a curious, creative and collaborate approach to service provision. We are looking for innovative thinkers and those that truly believe and practice a trauma informed approach. The team will be part of the wider Changing Futures Sussex Systems change priorities to identify blocks and barriers in the system, recognising best practice and flexible working to overcome the challenges facing people with multiple complex needs.
"There are no words that I can write to ever be enough to express how grateful I am for the care and support you have shown…I could and never would be here safe and clean and sober not suicidal or feeling not alone without you both… If there were more workers like you there would be so many more people getting well like me, don't ever change, thank you", Changing Futures Client
The role covers service delivery across East Sussex. Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home. The office base for this role is St. Mary's House, Eastbourne. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role in your application.
This role will give the successful candidate fantastic experience working in a busy team with a range of knowledge, skills and experience whilst working in a multi-agency context.
What We Are Looking For
A registered social worker, with experience working directly with vulnerable adults and their families, completing assessments, using legal frameworks, and creating care plans. A good knowledge of psychological development, systemic approaches, and interventions.
* Working in a mental health setting with clients experiencing multiple complex needs.
* Post graduate professional qualification relevant to the professional service specialism (such as CQSW/CSS/DipSW or BA/MA in Social Work or equivalent and PQSW)
* Previous experience working within a multi-disciplinary team, MDT, would be desirable or evidence working in partnership with other agencies to gain better outcomes for clients.
* Knowledge and application of health and social care legislation, safeguarding procedures. MCA and Care Act 2014 is essential.
* Sound and accurate IT skills for general office duties, producing reports and research.
* Registration with Social Work England and responsibility for maintaining registration; significant post-qualification experience in dealing with diverse issues.
To apply select the 'Apply now' button and upload your CV with a supporting statement. When completing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description and give examples of any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Please view the job description and person specification for more information.
About
For an informal discussion and / or more information about the role / the Changing Future Programme Sussex, please contact either:
* Sophia-Maria Andreas – ESCC ASC Operations Manager on Sophia-
* James Morton – East Sussex Project Delivery Officer on
Interviews will take place weeks commencing 6th or 13th October via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:
* Generous pension scheme
* Hybrid working
* Access to training
* Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
* Access to our extensive well-being 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 provided benefits page .
Choose East Sussex, for a great work/life balance.
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
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 further information please go to
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.