Social Worker - Changing Futures Programme
| Posting date: | 13 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,336 to £40,221 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2024 |
| Location: | Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1AB |
| Company: | West Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CAFHE05232_1718270200 |
Summary
Salary: NJC Grade 10 £37,336 to £40,221 depending on experience
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract Length: Fixed term contract ending 31st March 2025
Location: Horsham
As a key member of the Changing Futures Programme, you will work closely with a network of professionals from a variety of statutory and voluntary sector organisations developing positive, strong, partnerships. You will be part of the nominations process to enable customers to receive a service.
The role will have a distinctive contribution to make to the current challenges faced in mental health services. The team work exclusively with individuals meeting the definition of multiple disadvantages as per the national Changing Futures Programme definition, which describes having at least three of the five needs areas (homelessness, drug/alcohol misuse, mental health issues, contact with the criminal justice system and domestic violence/abuse). The maximum case load size at any given time per full time worker is no more than eight individuals.
The role involves working closely with professionals across services, both internally within Adult Social Care, and externally with our partner organisations such as Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust and other third sector agencies as part of the Changing Futures Programme. The role will be part of the multi-disciplinary team working with colleagues also funded by Changing Futures Programme to deliver holistic support to those with multiple disadvantages.
The role will work with customers who need intensive support to enable them to live meaningful and independent lives, as well as undertaking the more traditional work such as assessment, support planning and reviews.
Please refer to the job description for full key skill & qualifications and/or experience information.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05232.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Paula Gunn ( Team Manager Older Peoples Mental Health Team * Adult Services and Health ) at
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
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