Private Run Out Social Worker - Bognor Community Team

The Bognor team is a supportive and enthusiastic team and consists of a mixture of qualified social workers with varying experience and assistance care managers who work together to support residents on our area and each other to meet their full potential. The team work across Bognor and the surrounding areas, and have the temporary office base is in Chichester. Our Social Workers have a really supportive working environment and inductions are well planned with help from across the friendly and considerate team. There are a mixture of qualified and unqualified team members, so whether it's in person, on the phone or even in the chat group there is always someone on hand to offer help and support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while building your skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. As part of your Social Worker role you will be responsible for undertaking care and support needs assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments (where required) for customers placed in care home settings, ensuring all practice is compliant with the Care Act 2014 and WSCC Capital Depletion Practice Guidance. Capital Depletion Practice Guidance - V2.0 - March 2026 (1).docx,

• Carrying out strengths-based assessments and reviews
• Undertaking safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Act assessments
• Collaborating with individuals, families, and carers to identify eligible needs and develop personalised support plans
• Applying relevant legislation and social work practice to promote wellbeing and independence
• Making effective use of local community assets and resources
• Managing a varied caseload and contributing to the development of safeguarding practice within the team
You'll be part of a supportive and committed team that values professional growth, reflective practice, and shared learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while building your skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You would also have the option to work on a hybrid basis.

Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g. Diploma in Social Work.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.
• Experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement.
• Experience of contributing to or undertaking safeguarding enquiries.
• Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach
• Good, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc.
• Valid, full driving licence. Desirable
Further Information We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 18 and over, including individuals with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, chronic health conditions, older adults, and people living with dementia. This role will focus on progressing Private Run Out (PRO) referrals for customers who live in care homes in line with our practice guidance for PRO cases. We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries. Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working. "I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues.", 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.