Senior Social Worker - Under 25's Substance Misuse Service

Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people?

The Senior Social Worker plays a key role within the East Sussex Under 25s Substance Misuse Service, providing specialist support to young people, young adults, and families affected by substance misuse.

The postholder will manage complex cases, deliver evidence-based interventions, and promote positive outcomes that improve wellbeing and reduce harm. As a senior social worker, you will provide professional supervision, guidance, and support to colleagues, helping to maintain high standards of social work practice. Working closely with Children’s Services, Adult Services, Health partners, and other agencies, you will strengthen multi-agency collaboration and contribute to effective safeguarding and risk management.

We are particularly interested in applicants with an interest in dual diagnosis, mental health, and substance misuse, and we will support your ongoing professional development, including undertaking Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training.

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body
• The ability to anticipate, assess, manage, and address risks
• Knowledge of appropriate legal and policy frameworks
• Experience of completing complex assessments
• Ability to take on a lead role to support team Social Workers and other team members delivering substance misuse services

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to help people make tangible and meaningful changes that will improve their lives.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Mark Menning, Practice Manager at ma to request a MS teams call or phone call.

"I’ve worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference." - Joe, Information Analyst

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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  . 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

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.