Description Are you currently a Senior Keyworker or currently working as an Early Help Practice Manager, then we have an opportunity for a Practice Manager in a varied and interesting role. Are you wanting to be part of the transformation that will be happening across Early Help and Social Care? If so, then please apply for the Early Help Practice Manager post based in Eastbourne as part of the Family Help Pilot (phase one of Family Help reforms). In this vital new role, you will be responsible for providing motivation and leadership, to ensure an effective service is provided, and positive outcomes are delivered for children and families. You will lead, nurture and motivate others by developing a learning culture in the team as well as managing performance and quality assurance. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Family Help pilot to shape future service delivery across Family Help teams. You will be supervising a team of early help keyworkers and senior key workers, working alongside a Social Work Practice Manager who will be supervising a team of social workers and social work seniors. We’re looking for a creative and professionally curious Practice Manager to become part of our Family Help teams in Eastbourne.The right person for this role will have good leadership experience within an Early Help team and experience with: • Communicating effectively in challenging and complex circumstances to support professional decision making • Staff supervision and management, team motivation and team building • Providing expert practice consultation and promote respect for Early Help • Promote professional accountability, authority and expertise. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Interviews will take place in person on the Thursday 16 October 2025 in Eastbourne. As well as helping deliver positive outcomes for children and families and assisting in your teams development, this is an excellent opportunity for the post holder to work on a varied and interesting programme and develop your career. 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 Celia Lamden – Celia.lamden@Eastsussex.gov.uk East Sussex is a very good employer. You’re able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and that’s really helpful. Charlotte, Social Worker For flexible working