Social Worker - Changing Futures Sussex
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Do you want to join a multiagency partnership changing how we work with people facing homelessness, trauma, substance misuse, poor mental health and more? Join Changing Futures to influence how services and systems can develop to respond more effectively.
The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple compound needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma‑informed, person‑centred support. The Programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access.
Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three Local Authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. For more information, please visit www.changingfuturessussex.org.
The Social Worker will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team that adopts a curious, creative and collaborative approach to service provision. We are looking for innovative thinkers who truly believe and practice a trauma‑informed approach. The team will be part of the wider Changing Futures Sussex Systems, change priorities to identify blocks and barriers in the system, recognising best practice and flexible working to overcome the challenges facing people with multiple complex needs.
The role covers service delivery across East Sussex. Hybrid working arrangements are applicable, including office‑based work, client visits and working from home. The office base for this role is St. Mary’s House, Eastbourne. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role in your application.
What We Are Looking For Candidates Who:
* Has experience working directly with vulnerable adults and their families
* Has experience of completing assessments, using legal frameworks and creating care plans
* Has a good knowledge of psychological development, systemic approaches, and interventions
* Has a Social work qualification and is registered with the professional regulatory body, responsible for maintaining registration
* Has knowledge and application of health and social care legislation, safeguarding procedures. MCA and Care Act 2014 is essential
To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a supporting statement. When completing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description and give examples of any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews will take place week commencing the 12 of January 2026 via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in‑person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Access to training
* Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
* Access to our extensive well‑being and wellness training
* Annual registration fee with Social Work England will be reimbursed
Additional Information:
* Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services required.
* 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.
* If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager.
Contact for an informal discussion and/or more information:
* Tara Klokstad – Changing Futures Senior Practitioner Tara.Klokstad@eastsussex.gov.uk
* James Morton – East Sussex Project Delivery Officer James.Morton@eastsussex.gov.uk
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