Adults Social Worker | Learning Disability Team | East Sussex

Reference: NDESCC011025_1759331009

Adults Social Worker | Learning Disability Team | East Sussex County Council
Rate: £38 per hour | Hybrid working | East Sussex locations

Caritas Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join East Sussex County Council's Learning Disability Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals who want to make a genuine difference while benefiting from hybrid working and competitive pay.

A practitioner who is able to undertake a full range of social work tasks independently and is able to demonstrate the ability to deal with complexity and work to the legislation relevant to their service area.

Key tasks:

Undertake a range of tasks which could include investigation of adult safeguarding issues, carrying out assessments of need, analysis and planning, assessing and managing risk, commissioning support and reviewing.

Identify and appropriately report children and adult safeguarding concerns, liaising with key agencies to gather information and acting as Investigating Officer as delegated.

Work with a range of legal interventions and departmental policies and procedures to support outcome-based planning for adults.

Work directly with adults in need, carers, families and their communities to support people to make informed decisions and choices, empowering them to express needs and participate in the decision-making process.

Work with partner agencies and adults in need and their carers and families to enable them to build networks of community support and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

Maintain good case recording and present reports to panels and in court as appropriate.

Contribute to the learning of social work students, newly qualified social workers and other team members, for example through group supervisions and mentoring.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration

  • Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience in Adult Social Care

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

  • Right to Work in the UK (please note sponsorship is not available)

What's on Offer

  • £38 per hour (umbrella)

  • Hybrid working - blend of office, community and home-based work

  • Strong knowledge of Care Act and safeguarding practice

  • Ongoing opportunities with Caritas Recruitment

Apply Today

If you're interested in this role - or would like to register with Caritas for future opportunities - please get in touch:

📞 Call / Text / WhatsApp: Natalie Duckett - 0 7 8 7 9 8 0 3 3 8 3
📧 Email: n.duckett@ caritas-recruitment.com

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38.00
Per hour
Up to GBP38 per hour

East Sussex

Contract

Added 01/10/2025
Reference: NDESCC011025_1759331009

Adults Social Worker | Learning Disability Team | East Sussex

East Sussex
Contract

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