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Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment? If you want to be part of a service that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description
The Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) joins professionals from social care, the police, health, housing, and other critical services to protect children who may be at risk. It plays a crucial role in ensuring families receive the right help, at the right time.
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our MASH team. In this key role, you’ll handle a broad range of social work responsibilities and play a part in safeguarding decision‑making. You’ll be confident managing complex cases and have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, policy, and best practice.
Your professional judgment will be essential to making informed decisions that keep our work effective, legally compliant, and always focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
The Person We Are Looking For
* QCF level 2 in English and Maths or ability to pass assessment at interview.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989.
* Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body.
To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button above when submitting your CV and supporting statement. We will use 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 & Person Specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see our “How to apply” page.
Interviews will take place face‑to‑face on 21 November 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 Nikki King (Nikki.king@Eastsussex.gov.uk) or Siobhan Bentley (Siobhan.bentley@Eastsussex.gov.uk) [Practice Managers].
About Us
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, see https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
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 in your application so we can check eligibility. For more information, see 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.
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