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East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

East Sussex County Council in Eastbourne is seeking a Social Worker to join the Through Care Team. The role focuses on supporting care-experienced young people aged 14–25, building relationships, and coordinating Care Plans and Pathway Plans with carers and professionals.

This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position offering a salary between £45,576 and £52,099 per year (pro rata for part-time hours). The council highlights a supportive environment and strong retention.

Job description

Would you like to join a Social Work team that has one of the best retention rates in the country?

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 14 -25 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.

‘Social workers love working in East Sussex because they feel valued and supported.’ Ofsted Report 2024

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Social Worker - Through Care Team

Company: East Sussex County Council Salary: £45,576 to £52,099 a year, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: Eastbourne, BN21 3UU Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 17 Sept 2026 Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

Summary

Would you like to join a Social Work team that has one of the best retention rates in the country?

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.