Social Worker Learning Disability

Job Description

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most!

Are you a qualified Social Worker looking for a role where you can truly make a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives?

East Sussex County Council is currently recruiting for passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our dedicated Learning Disability Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with adults with learning disabilities, their families, and carers to help them live fuller, more independent lives within their communities.

Are you ready to make a real, positive impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities?

Join East Sussex County Council’s Learning Disability Service, where your professional expertise will help adults live independent, fulfilled lives within their communities. We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced and committed Social Workers who are confident working in a complex legal and safeguarding landscape.

You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to strengths-based practice and person-centred care. Whether you’re seeking to expand your skills in legal frameworks, safeguarding, or mental capacity work, or looking for a place to grow your career, East Sussex is the place to do it.

Why join us?

• A strong focus on person-centred, strengths-based social work.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Are a registered Social Worker with proven post-qualifying experience in adult social care.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interests decision-making, and legal authority in tenancy and finances.
• Have familiarity with Court of Protection processes and timelines.
• Desirable experience: BIA trained or PEPS accredited, knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Can demonstrate resilience and flexibility to manage a dynamic and complex caseload.
• Are able to meet the travel requirements of the role. You will be required to travel across East Sussex, including rural areas.
  
  

To apply for this role, click the apply now button to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Please use your supporting statement to tell us how you meet all the 'essential' criteria in the person specification and how your skills, experience, and values make you a great fit for this role.

Please Download The Job Description And Person Specification .

Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

We would really like you to choose the Learning Disability service for your next step in social work.

We offer

• Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies

Local Government Pension Scheme

Extensive employee benefits and wellbeing support

Ongoing training and CPD

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .

For an informal discussion, email Scott Templeman, Operations Manager, scott.templeman@eastsussex.gov.uk and he will be happy to arrange a call to answer any questions.

Join us to make a difference where it matters most.

About Us

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring m

anager on the contact details above.