Senior Social Work Practitioner - Primary Care Network Team

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jennifer Benbow (Team Manager, Adult Services and Health) at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .

To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject toSocial Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

For this role you are expected to be working at Senior Social Work level or above, and demonstrate a breath of advanced Social Work theories, methods, and concepts. You will hold detailed organisational knowledge relating to the provision of a professional Social Work service dealing with very complex issues. An advanced understanding of interventions and approaches that can be used e.g., strengths-based and solution focused practice, systemic and evidence-based decision-making and an excellent understanding of organisational contexts including partner agencies such as health, housing, education, statutory, voluntary, and independent sector. You will have knowledge of management strategies required to confidently manage internal and external issues. You will model and develop in others coaching, influencing and supervisory skills to enhance best practice, standards, and better outcomes.

The Primary Care Network Team has a supportive and continuous learning and development culture and that shows in their everyday work but don't just take our word for it, hear from the team themselves:

"Working in PCN is great - it is an MDT (multidisciplinary team) so lots of opportunity to develop your health knowledge and skills set. Casework is varied and interesting - every day is different, so you are never ever bored! There is a culture of promoting EDI as well as CPD and individual development. If you want to work in a team that adopts the principle of person-centred working and best practice, then look no further."

"I relocated from London to Sussex and was quite apprehensive as to taking a new role outside of London. But I now consider my move to West Sussex as a good move. This team has reassured me that I am not only an employee but I feel supported and able to develop and grow with a warm and friendly team."

Salary: NJC Grade 12 £45,441 to £48,474 depending on experienceWorking Pattern: Full time & part time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)Contract Length: PermanentLocation: Northern area of West Sussex County - can be based at a number of locations: Crawley Library/County Hall North/NHS offices across the Northern area

There is a requirement to be able to travel across the county and work from various locations.

Please note that WSCC offer a Relocation Allowance: If you relocate for a role with us then we can offer a tax free relocation allowance of £8,000.