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Band 6
Full-time

Lead Practitioner

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustWorthing£39,959 - £48,117Closes 01/10/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
37.5
Posted
17/09/2026
Closes
01/10/2026

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Role summary

This role is for an experienced Social Worker to join the Worthing Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS). You will support individuals and families affected by psychosis, developing and coordinating recovery pathways. The position involves creating treatment plans for complex cases within a multidisciplinary team. The service supports people aged 14-65 experiencing a first episode of psychosis or an At Risk Mental State.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and co-ordinate an effective pathway of recovery for a caseload of service users, families and carers.
  • Collaboratively create treatment plans for people with complex presentations.
  • Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.
  • Support and treat people aged 14-65 who have experienced a first episode of psychosis or present with an At Risk Mental State.

Essential criteria

  • Registered Practitioner with current registration Social Work, appropriate to the job role
  • Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Useful to know

Band 6 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.

This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

Application window

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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Practitioner

The closing date is 01 October 2026

Job summary

WORTHING EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS SERVICE.

Early Intervention in Psychosis Lead Practitioner/Social Worker Band 6 Position.

Contract : Substantive/Permanent

Hours :37.5

If you want to make a real difference to the lives of those living with psychosis, using your Social Work training skills by supporting people and their families in their recovery then please apply.

We are looking for an additional qualified and experienced Social Worker to complement our existing multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis service (EIPS).

The Worthing Early Intervention for Psychosis is a well-resourced team of talented and creative individuals, offering a wide range of specialisms. We are looking for a highly motivated qualified Social Worker to join our team on a substantive contract.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant willwork with the team manager and clinical colleagues in order to develop and co-ordinate an effective pathway of recovery for acaseload of service users, families and carers. You will be collaboratively creating treatment plans for people with complex presentations whilst working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You will need to have previous experience working with clients with complex menta

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