Social Worker

• Providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues
• Investigating safeguarding concerns
• Carrying out statutory assessments
• Commissioning support and presenting reports to panels or in court
• Working with partner agencies, carers, and families to build support networks
• Expected to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and undertake other key training

Social Worker – Mental Health and Substance Misuse

• 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.

• Undertake a full range of social work tasks independently
• Provide specialist assessments under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act to create strength-based support plans
• Develop safety planning and ongoing support to adults facing homelessness or domestic abuse
• Work closely with housing, health, police and voluntary sector partners
• Lead on safeguarding concerns, ensuring statutory duties are met
• Work flexibly across community settings, including outreach, sourcing emergency accommodation and working in partnership with agencies

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