Senior Practitioner Older People''s Mental Health Team

Senior Practitioner (Social Worker) - Older People''s Mental Health Team (OPMHT) Location: St Mary''s House, Eastbourne (East Sussex County Council) Pay Rate: 40.00 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-time) Contract Type: Temporary / Locum About the Role: Are you an experienced, resilient Senior Social Worker passionate about supporting older adults with complex mental health needs and dementia? East Sussex County Council is seeking an exceptional Senior Practitioner to join their dedicated Older People''s Mental Health Team (OPMHT) based at St Mary''s House in Eastbourne. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary setting in partnership with the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, strength-based interventions for older adults navigating complex mental health challenges. This role offers an excellent opportunity to champion person-centred care while providing vital professional leadership within a highly supportive team Key Responsibilities: Complex Casework: Manage a specialist, complex caseload involving older adults with functional mental illnesses and cognitive impairments/dementia. Leadership and Supervision: Provide expert advice, practice guidance, and formal reflective supervision to junior social workers and social care practitioners within the team. Statutory Duties: Lead on safeguarding adult investigations, statutory risk assessments, and complex support ..... full job details .....