Job Description ‘Social workers love working in East Sussex because they feel valued and supported.’ Ofsted Report 2024 We are looking for a creative and professionally curious Social Worker to join our Separated Migrant Children team, based in Eastbourne and across East Sussex. Our Separated Migrant Children team works with young people aged 14 -25 who enter the UK as children seeking asylum, who do not have a parent or relative to care for them. You’ll be building relationships with the young people to support them and promote their development, identity and wellbeing whilst working collaboratively with their carers and the professional network to progress individual care plans and pathway plans. You’ll support our young people with all aspects of their lives from when they first arrive in to our care; from health and education, to finding their feet in their new community.. We are looking for individuals who are able to engage effectively using creativity, compassion and authority to overcome resistance can build relationships, and communicate, while maintaining professional boundaries in complex and emotionally challenging situations We seek people who are ambitious for the young people they work with and fully committed to making a positive difference. About We all know that writing job applications can be challenging and time consuming, so we have streamlined the process as much as possible. Click the ''apply now button to upload your CV and Cover letter. The main areas we want you to tell us about are: Your work with children and young people How you communicate with others Your application or research in theory in practice Brief and to the point and with some examples is the way to go! Please download the Job Description & Person Specificationfor more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. At Interview the main areas we’d like you to tell us about include: Your work with children and young people How you communicate with others Your application of research or theory in practice Your strong social work leadership skills Interviews will take place face to face within two weeks of closing date at St Marys House, Eastbourne. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Alex Eves, Practice Manager Alex.eves@Eastsussex.gov.uk For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex! About Us Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-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-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-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.