Social Worker Learning Disability
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,109 i £45,850 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cavendish House, Hastings, TN34 3AA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | East Sussex County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 675 |
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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.
Opportunities to shape decision-making in areas such as Best Interests, community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL), and the Mental Capacity Act.
The chance to work on Court of Protection (COP) applications, including Section 21A and Section 16.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
A supportive team and professional development opportunities, including pathways to roles such as Best Interests Assessor (BIA) and Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS).
What you'll be doing:
Managing complex caseloads, prioritising cases with Court of Protection deadlines and safeguarding needs.
Acting as Lead Enquiry Officer in Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries under the Care Act 2014.
Applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in practice and making Best Interests decisions.
Contributing to community DoL assessments and applications to the Court of Protection (s21A/s16).
Working collaboratively with partner agencies, legal teams, and health professionals.
Attending court where required, and potentially applying transferable legal experience such as Mental Health Tribunals or Magistrates Court warrants.
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.
Opportunities to shape decision-making in areas such as Best Interests, community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL), and the Mental Capacity Act.
The chance to work on Court of Protection (COP) applications, including Section 21A and Section 16.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
A supportive team and professional development opportunities, including pathways to roles such as Best Interests Assessor (BIA) and Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS).
What you'll be doing:
Managing complex caseloads, prioritising cases with Court of Protection deadlines and safeguarding needs.
Acting as Lead Enquiry Officer in Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries under the Care Act 2014.
Applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in practice and making Best Interests decisions.
Contributing to community DoL assessments and applications to the Court of Protection (s21A/s16).
Working collaboratively with partner agencies, legal teams, and health professionals.
Attending court where required, and potentially applying transferable legal experience such as Mental Health Tribunals or Magistrates Court warrants.
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