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 Through Care team based in Eastbourne and across East Sussex.
The team works with young people aged who are care experienced or care leavers.
The role involves 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.
We Are Looking For Candidates 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
Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body
Demonstrate knowledge of legal and policy frameworks that informs and mandates social work practice
Recognise the impact of trauma and evidence an understanding of attachment and child development
We seek people who are ambitious for the young people they work with and fully committed to making a positive difference.
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 Supporting Statement. 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
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page .
Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
Interviews Will Take Place Face To Face On 9 March In Lewes. 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
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 Phil Smith, Practice Manager
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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. 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
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.