Social Worker

Social Worker

Full-time

£40,000-£45,000

East Sussex

Do you want to play a key role in helping people with complex mental health needs on their journey to recovery?

Are you passionate about advocating for individuals, protecting their rights, and ensuring they receive the best possible support?

Would you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your expertise shapes care pathways and makes a real difference to patients and their families?

If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join a specialist mental health service that supports adults with complex needs. The service provides a range of care pathways including secure care, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute mental health services, with a focus on recovery and successful reintegration into the community.

About the Role

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will have clinical responsibility for supporting in-patients and their families throughout their recovery journey. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing social care needs and planning appropriate interventions.
• Advocating for service users and ensuring rights are upheld under relevant legislation.
• Preparing reports for tribunals and care planning meetings.
• Liaising with carers, families, and external agencies to coordinate support.
• Safeguarding and risk management responsibilities.
• Coordinating discharge planning and aftercare arrangements.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Previous experience in a mental health or forensic setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, and mental health legislation.
• Ability to work with individuals with complex and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.

Benefits & Salary Package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a supportive environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.

Contact Details

For further information or to apply, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at 02394 214 489 or via email at [email protected]

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. Know someone perfect for the role? We offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.