Social Worker

East Sussex County Council

Qualified Social Worker joining Adult Social Care Continuing Healthcare Team in East Sussex. Assessing clients' needs in line with statutory duties and collaborating with local partners.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeEastbourne • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,109 - £48,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Adult Social Care Continuing Healthcare Team based in Eastbourne.
Assess clients in line with statutory duties such as section (9) assessment under the Care Act (2014).
Collaborate with local partners working in partnership with the NHS Sussex All Age Continuing Care.
Carry out safeguarding duties to protect and mitigate risks to clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You will need to be a registered social worker 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 encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Mental Health Act (1983), Equality legislation and the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
Experience of court of protection work would be an advantage in this role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary.
Hybrid working – working one or two days in an office and your remaining working week remotely.
Access to our training offer which may include financial support for you to work towards being a Best Interest Assessor and/or an Approved Mental Health Professional.
Your annual registration fee with Social Worker England will be reimbursed.
You will have the opportunity to apply for our lease car scheme subject to qualifying criteria.
Five training and development days per year to support your continuous professional development.
Protected time for you to research models, theories and case law.
Access to our extensive training offer that has a real focus on wellbeing and wellness.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Section 9 AssessmentCare Act ComplianceMental Health Act KnowledgeEquality Legislation KnowledgeDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Certifications

C.Q.S.WDipSWDegree in Social WorkMaster’s in Social Work