Senior Practitioner – Social Work

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Full time
Location: Eastbourne
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Job offered by: East Sussex Council
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Do you want to help improve the quality of life for adults with learning disabilities?

If you do, then you could find working as a Senior Practitioner in our Transitions Team really rewarding.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner to join East Sussex County Council’s Transitions Service. Our staff in this Service work with adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers, and contribute to making a positive impact on their lives.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide advice and guidance to our staff, through daily support and regular supervision. An essential part of the role focuses on the development of our workforce, through identifying training and opportunities. You will also work closely with our health colleagues and key partner agencies, and oversee enquiries relating to Safeguarding.

We are looking for candidates who:

have communication skills

are committed to training and personal development

are able to meet the travel requirements of the post

have, or would be willing to obtain, a Social Work qualification

Our hybrid working arrangements allow for a mix of being home and office based (Eastbourne) throughout the week. You will also need to be able to travel across the county to visit clients.

To apply for this role please follow the

‘Apply Now’

button above. When completing your application, be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

The interview date will be confirmed once the shortlisting has taken place.

East Sussex County Council is committed to providing you with the support and professional development to make the most of your skills and with the opportunity for career progression.

This role provides you with the opportunity to help others live their lives to the full.

If you are interested, please call Nicky Boyd or Sarah Nundy - Practice Managers, for an informal chat on 01323 466166 – we’d love to hear from you!

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

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

this link .

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.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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