Social Worker, Rough Sleepers & Domestic Abuse Team at East Sussex County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

45850.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social work, Trauma-informed practice, Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Assertive outreach, Multi-agency collaboration, Crisis intervention, Person-centred care, Homelessness support, Domestic abuse support, Strength-based planning, Risk assessment, Problem-solving, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our team as we launch a new Innovative Support Service for Rough Sleepers & People Experiencing Domestic Abuse. This new, forward‑thinking service is designed to provide a rapid, compassionate and highly personalised support to individuals who are rough sleeping or experiencing domestic abuse across all of East Sussex. This innovative model brings together trauma‑informed practice, assertive outreach and multi‑agency collaboration to ensure people can access safety with wrap around support, helping them to make informed choices in their lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join at the very beginning, to influence how the service develops and make a real impact in people’s lives. Please note that this role is for a 12 month fixed term. As a social worker in our new team, you will: * Provide specialist assessments under the Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act to enable a strength- based support plans. Safety planning, and ongoing support to adults facing homelessness or domestic abuse. * Work flexibly across community settings, including outreach, emergency accommodation, and with partnership agencies. * Build trusting relationships with people who may be ambivalent about engaging with services. * Use a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach to empower individuals to regain control and stability. * Work closely with housing, health, police, and voluntary sector partners to create integrated support plans. * Lead on safeguarding concerns and ensure statutory duties are met with professionalism and care. * Bring creativity and problem‑solving to a service that aims to remove barriers, not create them. We’re looking for someone who is: * A qualified Social Worker (SWE registered). * Passionate about supporting people facing multiple complex needs. * Confident working within homelessness and/or domestic abuse contexts. * Skilled in trauma‑informed and person‑centred practice. * Able to work independently and collaboratively. * Compassionate, resilient, and committed to making services accessible to those who need them most. Experience in homelessness, domestic abuse support, mental health, or substance misuse is desirable. Above all, we want someone with empathy, creativity, and a commitment to social justice. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button and upload your CV and a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statement to shortlist so please 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. Please download the job description and person specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta4/ndm2/~edisp/ucmfa08436267.docx] for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Interview invites will be sent out to successful candidates after the closing date 26th April and to take place early May. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. We will recognise and value your contribution and will invest in your future with us. We ensure a fully supported introduction to employment, competitive pay, rewards, and benefits. There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include: What we offer: * The chance to shape an innovative new service * Supportive leadership and high‑quality reflective supervision * Ongoing professional development and specialist training * Opportunities for career progression within a growing service * A workplace culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and kindness For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided benefits page [https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here]. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Bev Hull, Head of Service via bev.hull@eastsussex.gov.uk [bev.hull@eastsussex.gov.uk] For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! Additional Information 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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] 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.

Responsibilities

The social worker will provide specialist assessments and trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing homelessness and domestic abuse. They will collaborate with multi-agency partners to create integrated support plans and lead on safeguarding concerns.