Social Worker - Through Care Team

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Through Care team in Eastbourne and across East Sussex. You will build relationships with care-experienced young people aged 14–25 to support their development, identity and wellbeing, working with carers and professionals to progress Care Plans and Pathway Plans.

We value creativity, compassion and authority in complex, emotional situations and support ongoing professional development. Interviews are held in Eastbourne.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the regulatory body.
• Ability to engage with creativity, compassion and authority to overcome resistance.
• Knowledge of legal and policy frameworks informing social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people aged 14–25 who are care experienced or care leavers.
• Support development, identity and wellbeing while progressing Care Plans and Pathway Plans.
• Collaborate with carers and a professional network to provide holistic support.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Relationship-building

Boundaries

Trauma-informed

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

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

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body
• 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
• 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.

• Please note that these salaries include a time limited market supplement which is subject to review in December 2027 - you can view the basic salary on our Salary Scales page .

Interviews will take place in person in Eastbourne on Thursday 8 October.

Our unparalleled social work education team are dedicated to supporting our social workers grow and develop within and beyond their roles.

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 Emma Potter [e-mail] or Holly Millar [e-mail]

A workforce for the community, from the community.

We Warmly Welcome Applications From All Sections Of The Community. We But Particularly Encourage Those From Group That Are Underrepresented In Our Current Workforce Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills, experience and perspective that each individual brings.

For flexible working, choose East Sussex!

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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . 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 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.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.