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East Sussex County Council is a local authority responsible for delivering essential public services across East Sussex, supporting more than half a million residents, businesses, and visitors. Its work spans adult social care and health, children’s services, governance, business support, and communities, economy and transport. As an employer, the council brings together teams whose work contributes to education, social wellbeing, financial support, public services, transport planning, and the county’s environment, offering career opportunities across a wide range of professional and operational areas.
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Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities (Hybrid)

Support adults with learning disabilities through safeguarding, capacity assessments and Court of Protection work. Hybrid full-time role with East Sussex County Council in Hastings or Uckfield.

GBUnited Kingdom
£41,433 – £47,363 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredSocial Worker

Description

  • Manage complex adult social care caseloads
  • Prioritise Court of Protection deadlines and safeguarding concerns
  • Lead Section 42 safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014
  • Apply the Mental Capacity Act and make Best Interests decisions
  • Contribute to community Deprivation of Liberty assessments and Court of Protection applications under Sections 21A and 16
  • Collaborate with partner agencies, legal teams and health professionals
  • Attend court when required
  • Use transferable legal experience, including work involving Mental Health Tribunals or Magistrates’ Court warrants, where applicable
  • Help adults with learning disabilities live independent and fulfilling lives in their communities

Requirements

  • Hold social work qualifications and registration with the relevant professional regulator
  • Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, or an equivalent NQSW year and academic module completed before 2012
  • Understand relevant legal and policy frameworks and remain aware of current case law
  • Demonstrate accountability and sound judgement when anticipating, assessing and managing risk
  • Build effective collaborative partnerships and professional networks
  • Promote appropriate information sharing and draw on expertise from external agencies, service users and carers
  • Work constructively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team and learning environment
  • Meet the travel requirements of the role
  • Pass an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity
  • Provide an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad
  • Be eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship eligibility may be assessed where required

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • A supportive team with professional development opportunities
  • Progression pathways to roles including Best Interests Assessor and Practice Educator Professional Standards
  • Vocational apprenticeship training from entry level through to degree-level qualifications
  • A person-centred, strengths-based social work environment
  • Opportunities to influence Best Interests decisions, community Deprivation of Liberty matters and Mental Capacity Act practice
  • Experience contributing to Court of Protection applications
  • A broad range of employment benefits
  • Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process

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