Job Description:

Adult Social Worker Locum - East Sussex Council 6 Month Job

Rate: £38 per hour
Contract: Locum - initial 6 months
Working Pattern: Full‑time, 37 hours per week
Location: Lewes & North Wealden (community‑based, rural areas)
Organisation: East Sussex County Council
Recruiter: Caritas Recruitment

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join East Sussex County Council's Neighbourhood Support Team on a locum basis. This is a community‑focused role covering rural areas across Lewes and North Wealden, delivering Care Act assessments and reviews to support adults to live as independently as possible.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful locum must be a car user to complete community visits.



The Role

You will work within the Neighbourhood Support Team, carrying out statutory social work duties under the Care Act 2014, supporting adults, carers and families within the community. The postholder will manage a varied caseload, including assessments, reviews, safeguarding work and outcome‑focused support planning.



Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of statutory social work tasks including:
  • Care Act assessments and reviews
  • Analysis, support planning and commissioning services
  • Assessing and managing risk
  • Investigation of adult safeguarding concerns
• Identify and appropriately report adult safeguarding concerns, liaising with partner agencies and acting as Investigating Officer when delegated
• Apply relevant legal frameworks, statutory guidance and departmental policies to support outcome‑based planning for adults
• Work directly with adults in need, carers, families and communities to:
  • Support informed decision‑making
  • Empower individuals to express needs and participate in planning
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to help adults build community support networks and maintain independence
• Maintain high‑quality case recording and prepare reports for panels and court where required
• Contribute to the learning and development of students, newly qualified social workers and colleagues, including mentoring and group supervision

A full Social Worker Job Description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.



What We're Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Minimum of 2 years' recent experience within a similar Adult Social Care or community‑based team
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding procedures
• Ability to manage a community caseload and work autonomously
• Car driver essential due to rural community visits
• Strong communication, assessment and recording skills

Why Work with Natalie at Caritas Recruitment?

I specialise in Adult Social Work recruitment and work in genuine partnership with the people I represent.

I believe recruitment should be transparent and straightforward - with honest conversations, clear information on roles and rates, and no pressure to take something that isn't right for you.

My focus is always on supporting the right move for you.

If you value clarity, professionalism and open communication, we're likely to work well together.


For more information on this role or for an informal discussion about other opportunities across England and Wales please contact Natalie at Caritas Recruitment - n.duckett @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.