Adult Social Worker – Neighbourhood Support Team East Sussex County Council – Lewes & North Wealden Up to £35 per hour East Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Social Worker to cover a period of maternity leave within our Neighbourhood Support Team, covering the Lewes & North Wealden areas. This role is critical in delivering high-quality, statutory social care services to vulnerable adults across our community. The Role As an experienced Social Worker, you will manage a dynamic and complex caseload of individuals aged 18 years and onwards who meet Adult Social Care eligibility criteria. You will be expected to deliver positive outcomes through: * Statutory Assessments: Conducting client assessments in line with our statutory duties, including Section 9 assessments under the Care Act (2014), utilising a strength-based, outcome-focused approach. * Safeguarding: Effectively carrying out the County’s Section 42 (S42) safeguarding duties, ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable adults. * Legal Expertise: Confidently implementing complex legislation in your daily practice, demonstrating excellent knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Mental Health Act (1983), Equality legislation, and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). * Care Planning: Developing person-centred plans that support independence and well-being. About You We are looking for candidates who can seamlessly integrate into our team and demonstrate: * Competence and Confidence: Highly competent and confident practice skills, with a proven ability to manage complex cases and risk. * Resilience and Flexibility: The ability to demonstrate resilience and flexibility in managing a varied and demanding workload. * Driving Essential: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as you will be required to meet the travel requirements of the role, covering both urban and rural areas across East Sussex. * Professional Qualification: Must be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England. Working Environment This role operates on a hybrid working model, offering flexibility while requiring essential regular attendance at the Lewes office base each week for team meetings, duty cover, and supervision