Social Worker, Mental Health

East Sussex County Council

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

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

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues, including conducting assessments, creating care plans, and collaborating with partner agencies. Holds relevant social work qualifications and is trained as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).

Highest-signal resume keywords

Social Work QualificationsApproved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) TrainingExperience Completing AssessmentsKnowledge of Psychological DevelopmentEnhanced DBS Check

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Statutory AssessmentsCare Plan CreationSafeguarding InvestigationSystemic ApproachesIntervention Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Registration with Professional Regulatory BodyAssessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthSubstance MisuseSupport NetworksRisk AssessmentVulnerability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues
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
Support people to maintain their independence
Train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Participate in AMHP rotas when required
Adapt services and contribute to learning and innovation
Work with adults aged 18–70 with severe and enduring mental health needs and adults over 18 with substance misuse needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Social work qualifications and registration with the professional regulatory body
Successfully completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, or equivalent if prior to 2012 (NQSW year and academic module)
Experience completing assessments, using legal frameworks, and creating care plans
Good knowledge of psychological development, systemic approaches, and interventions
Understanding of forms of harm, their impact, and implications for practice, drawing on attachment, loss, resilience, vulnerability, risk, and resistance
Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity
Evidence of an overseas police check if lived or worked abroad
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous pension scheme
Hybrid working
Access to training
Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
Access to extensive wellbeing and wellness training
Annual registration fee with Social Worker England reimbursed
Competitive pay, rewards, and benefits
Fully supported introduction to employment