Social Worker - Through Care Team

Would you like to join a Social Work team that has one of the best retention rates in the country? If so, apply now!

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 .

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button to 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.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

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

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

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 [email hidden] or Holly Millar [email hidden]

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.

'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, choose East Sussex!