Senior Practitioner

13 hours ago

Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

Job Introduction
**Do you want to work with people we support and strengthen your networks as well as enhancing your skills? If so, join us**

At East Sussex County Council, we have a deep commitment to empowering adults who have care and support needs. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining Adult Social Care Mental Health Emergency Duty Service is a chance to change your world and others. You will be supported by a team that cares for you just as much as it cares for our community.

You will need to be a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP); you will not have an ongoing caseload as the work involves short term emergency interventions. Your working pattern will be made up of a combination of evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights, across eleven shifts on average a month.

The team is made up of experienced and skilled senior social workers who are confident working independently and comfortable making risk-based decisions. We offer a comprehensive induction with ongoing support; this consists of regular team meetings and supervision from the teams Practice Manager.

The role requires travelling around the county but there are opportunities to work from home, between call outs, if you live within East Sussex.

In addition to the single salary grade, you will receive additional payments for all unsocial hours and bank holidays worked. A market supplement for being a qualified AMHP, and a further payment per assessment.

**Experience we are looking for**:

- Qualified AMHP, registered with Social Work England, and have experience working with adults and their families.
- Recognition of systemic approaches.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, criminal justice, housing, support for substance and domestic abuse.
- Be a confident decision-maker.
- Manage your workload independently.

Interviews will take place early March via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.

This job advert might close earlier than the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.

There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:

- Generous pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Access to training
- Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training
- Annual registration fee with Social Worker England will be reimbursed.

For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided benefits page

**_For work that makes a difference_**

Additional Information

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

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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