Location
Uckfield, Sussex, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
37,338 to 44,962 per year
About Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
They’re on a mission to make life better for people facing complex mental health challenges. Based in the heart of Sussex, their Millwood Unit sits in peaceful countryside near Ashdown Forest, yet it’s well connected to Brighton, Eastbourne, and central London. Their team brings warmth, resilience, and a shared belief in recovery, shaping care that meets people where they are. With a strong focus on collaboration, they support each other as much as they support their community.
Job details
Benefits
- Visa Sponsorship – Skilled Worker Sponsorship available for qualified international applicants
- Supportive Work Environment – Work in a close-knit team that values each voice
- Meaningful Career Growth – Help shape lives while growing your own career
- Beautiful Location – Set in tranquil countryside with strong transport links
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Be part of a diverse, expert-led clinical team
Requirements
- Recognised Social Work Qualification – MSW, DSW, or CQSW
- Active Registration with GSCC
- Mental Health Experience – Substantial work with adult mental health services
- Risk Assessment Skills – Able to carry out detailed and thoughtful evaluations
- Discharge Planning Expertise – Confident in leading smooth transitions in care
- Safeguarding Knowledge – Solid grasp of safeguarding for adults and children
- Team Player – Proven record in a multi-agency setup, co-working with GPs and third-sector partners
Salary Details
The annual salary sits between 37,338 and 44,962, aligned with experience and NHS pay structures.
About the Role
This one’s for someone who wants to do more than tick boxes. As a Mental Health Social Worker, you’ll be the bridge between clinical care and real-life recovery. Your days will revolve around co-designing safety and care plans with adults navigating severe and enduring mental health challenges. This means engaging not just with service users but also with families, GPs, and community services to build a true support network.
Based at Millwood Unit in Uckfield, you’ll join a supportive work environment where your voice matters. You’ll bring both empathy and structure, helping people move toward independence, and keeping safeguarding and advocacy at the heart of what you do. If you’ve ever wanted your work to mean something deeper, this is your chance.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-create personalised care plans with service users and carers that reflect real goals
- Work closely with GPs, statutory services, and third-sector teams to ensure coordinated care
- Identify and manage risks related to abuse, self-harm, or neglect with clarity and compassion
- Lead discharge planning to support safe and timely transitions back into community living
- Champion safeguarding as a daily practice, not just a compliance task
- Contribute to a lively, collaborative team culture where professional learning is valued
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens their ability to serve and support the community.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Millwood Unit, Uckfield, Sussex, United Kingdom
- Contact: Via NHS Jobs Portal
Reference Number
325-6335729
How To Apply
This role is open now and won’t wait around. Apply today and take the next step in a career that truly makes a difference.
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