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Social Worker, Community Health

Job in Lewes, Lewes District, East Sussex, RH15 0FH, England, UK
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Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Community Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Medical Social Worker
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 - 42000 GBP Yearly GBP 32000.00 42000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Work within Adult Social Care’s Out of County Hospital Team covering Lewes and North Wealden
  • Occasionally undertake work for the Community Hospital Social Work Team covering Eastbourne and Hastings
  • Collaborate with local partners and hospital trusts to support safe discharge from hospital to people’s homes
  • Promote the home first model and discharge to assess approach
  • Support clients to maintain independence and remain safely at home where possible
  • Work with reablement teams and inpatient rehabilitation providers to maximise client independence and build confidence
  • Work with local Integrated Commissioning Boards to help people access continuing care funding
  • Travel across East Sussex, including rural areas
  • Participate in interview panel process if applicable
Requirements
  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
  • Social work qualification
  • Completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment or equivalent if prior to 2012 (NQSW year and academic module)
  • Ability to meet travel requirements across East Sussex, including rural areas
  • Resilience and flexibility to manage a dynamic and complex caseload
  • Knowledge of appropriate legal and policy frameworks informing and mandating social work practice
  • Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity required
  • Evidence of an overseas police check if lived or worked abroad
  • Applicants requiring UK work sponsorship must disclose this so eligibility can be checked
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise as a Qualified Social Worker with a focus on promoting independence and safe discharge practices. Proficient in navigating legal and policy frameworks relevant to social work, while effectively managing a dynamic caseload across diverse settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
  • Social Work Qualification
  • Knowledge of Legal and Policy Frameworks
  • Enhanced DBS Check
Hard Skills
  • Social Work Practice
  • Discharge Planning
  • Client Independence Support
  • Reablement Collaboration
  • Continuing Care Funding Access
Soft Skills
  • Resilience
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Enhanced DBS Check
  • Social Work Qualification
Industry Keywords
  • Adult Social Care
  • Integrated Commissioning Boards
  • Home First Model
  • Discharge to Assess Approach
  • Dynamic Caseload Management
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