Social Worker, Working Age East Team

1 month ago
Hastings, United Kingdom — HybridFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join East Sussex County Council as a Social Worker, Working Age East Team in United States. Do you want to make a real difference to adults with mental health and substance misuse difficulties? If so, join us!

Key Responsibilities

  • based working, client visits and working from home. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel

Requirements

  • Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
  • For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Benefits & Compensation

  • record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part
  • time or term
  • immigration/work
  • visas If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join East Sussex County Council as a Social Worker, Working Age East Team.

Key Skills

Social Work QualificationsStatutory AssessmentsSafeguarding Concerns InvestigationCare PlanningLegal FrameworksPsychological Development KnowledgeSystemic ApproachesIntervention SkillsRisk AssessmentApproved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) TrainingClient Relationship ManagementAgency CollaborationReport PresentationSubstance Misuse SupportMental Health Support
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, Working Age East Team at East Sussex County Council a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at East Sussex County Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

East Sussex County Council lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $46k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($40k–$46k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work Qualifications, Statutory Assessments, Safeguarding Concerns Investigation, Care Planning, Legal Frameworks, Psychological Development Knowledge, Systemic Approaches, Intervention Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues, including investigating safeguarding concerns, conducting statutory assessments, and commissioning support. Responsibilities also include training as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and p...

Benefits package: Generous pension scheme, Hybrid working, Access to training, Lease car scheme, Wellbeing and wellness training, Annual registration fee reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About East Sussex County Council

Government Administration
Lewes, East Sussex
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Generous pension scheme
Hybrid working
Access to training
Lease car scheme
Wellbeing and wellness training
Annual registration fee reimbursement
6.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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