Social Worker

East Sussex County Council

. Provide social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNewhaven • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £41,433 - £47,363 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues, including conducting statutory assessments and managing diverse caseloads. Proficient in collaborating with partner agencies and families to develop support networks and maintain client independence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Social Work QualificationRegistered With Social Work EnglandCompleted ASYEKnowledge Of Legal And Policy FrameworksExperience Completing Needs Assessments

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Hard Skills

Statutory AssessmentsNeeds AssessmentsSafeguarding InvestigationsReport PresentationCommissioning Support

Soft Skills

Ability To Work IndependentlyCollaboration With Partner AgenciesCommunication With Families

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS CheckRegistration Number For Social Work England

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthSubstance MisuseSocial CareSupport NetworksApproved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues
Manage a varied caseload
Investigate safeguarding concerns
Carry out statutory assessments
Commission support
Present reports to panels or in court
Work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build support networks
Help people maintain their independence
Train in the future as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Participate in learning and innovation as services adapt to increased demand

Requirements

What you’ll need

Social work qualified
Registered with Social Work England; registration number required on application
Completed assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)
Knowledge of legal and policy frameworks
Ability to work independently
Experience completing needs assessments upon which effective plans are based
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity required
Evidence of an overseas police check required if lived or worked abroad
Must disclose sponsorship requirements for UK work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group reflective practice sessions
Wellbeing sessions
1:1 supervision
Diverse range of employment benefits
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where needed