Job Description

Job introduction

CASUAL SOCIAL WORKER

CASUAL AMHP SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER

In our Adult Social Care social work service we passionately believe that putting relationship-based practice at the centre of everything we do enables us to provide consistent and quality support to citizens within the city so that they can lead independent and fulfilled lives. Brighton & Hove has a unique demographic which makes it a challenging yet very rewarding place to work. Working closely with our partner agencies, we continue to be at the forefront of making a positive difference in challenging times.

But we can\'t realise our ambition to become a centre of excellence and best practice without dedicated and motivated social workers. Does this sound like you?

Our work is very varied, and if you come to work with us you will have the opportunity to build a broad portfolio of experience, working with teams committed to your professional development. Our work includes, for example, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice with adults of all ages, people living with mental health needs and people who may be at risk of homelessness.

The Brighton & Hove AMHP service is a standalone team with an office base at Mill View Hospital. We\'re a close knit team who provide a robust, professional and high-quality 24-hour service to meet the Council\'s statutory duties.

The team is a forward-thinking team and were the very first AMHP Team in the country to use a smartphone app to complete statutory MHA forms..

Whilst the systems the AMHP\'s work within continue to pose challenges to their practice, AMHP\'s who have joined from other local authorities comment on how the following make Brighton & Hove the best Local Authority to work for as an AMHP:

• Quick Police responses to s135(1) requests
• A selection of bookable transport options for conveyance with clear delegation arrangements
• Clear protocols with our Trust colleagues to ensure that clients and their carers receive NHS support whilst they await an inpatient bed.
• Strong partnership working and an emphasis on preventative work

For an informal discussion, in the first instance please contact Richard D\'Souza, General Manager Adult Social Care,

About the role

About you

You must be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England.

You should have had experience of:

• Working with diverse situations and in multi-disciplinary contexts
• Completing assessments and safeguarding enquiries using the Care Act
• Working with the Mental Capacity Act, and with a good understanding of DoLS

You must also be able to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Prioritise work in accordance with demand and risk
• Promote and sustain professional relationships with a wide range of people including those with care needs, their family/carers, other professionals and relevant agencies

In return we will offer you regular 1-2-1 supervision meetings, bi-annual appraisals, a career average pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, flexible working opportunities plus a range of other staff benefits.

As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and answer shortlisting questions. Your shortlisting answers are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.

We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.

*For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it\'s what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our actions, our and the work we are doing to .

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