Social Worker, Children in Care Team
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £44,120.00 i £50,435.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | East Sussex County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 2308 |
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Do you want to join us? ‘Social workers love working in East Sussex because they feel valued and supported.’
Ofsted Report 2024
The Children in Care Team, based at County Hall in Lewes are looking for a professionally curious and dynamic Social Worker to join their team, specialising in working with children in care.
You will primarily work with Children and Young People aged from birth to 16 years. The work will involve long term foster care, adoption and the reunification of children to their birth families. You may also support children through care proceedings and transitions to permanence.
Building relationships with children and young people to promote their development, identity and wellbeing will be key. You will work collaboratively with birth families, carers, prospective adopters and a professional network to progress individual Care Plans and support our young people to achieve their aspirations. Your work will include supporting young people to prepare for independence and adulthood.
You will be a passionate advocate for the young people and families and be fully committed to making a positive difference to those you work with.
Essential education and qualifications:
Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body.
Successfully completed Assessed and Supported Year in employment if graduated post 2012.
We are looking for Social Workers with the following:
A passionate advocate for the young people and families and be fully committed to making a positive difference to those you work with.
Experience of working directly with children and families.
Experience of completing assessments upon which effective plans are based.
Knowledge of legal and policy frameworks that informs and mandates social work practice
Able to engage effectively using creativity, compassion and authority to overcome resistance, build relationships, and communicate, while maintaining professional boundaries in complex and emotionally challenging situations
We all know that writing job applications can be challenging and time consuming, so we have streamlined the process as much as possible. Please click the 'apply now' button and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. The main areas we want you to tell us about are:
Your work with children and young people
How you communicate with others
Your application or research in theory in practice
Brief and to the point and with some examples is the way to go!
At Interview the main areas we’d like you to tell us about include:
Your work with children and young people
How you communicate with others
Your application of research or theory in practice
Your strong social work leadership skills
Interviews will take place face to face in Lewes within two weeks of closing date.
Ofsted Report 2024
The Children in Care Team, based at County Hall in Lewes are looking for a professionally curious and dynamic Social Worker to join their team, specialising in working with children in care.
You will primarily work with Children and Young People aged from birth to 16 years. The work will involve long term foster care, adoption and the reunification of children to their birth families. You may also support children through care proceedings and transitions to permanence.
Building relationships with children and young people to promote their development, identity and wellbeing will be key. You will work collaboratively with birth families, carers, prospective adopters and a professional network to progress individual Care Plans and support our young people to achieve their aspirations. Your work will include supporting young people to prepare for independence and adulthood.
You will be a passionate advocate for the young people and families and be fully committed to making a positive difference to those you work with.
Essential education and qualifications:
Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body.
Successfully completed Assessed and Supported Year in employment if graduated post 2012.
We are looking for Social Workers with the following:
A passionate advocate for the young people and families and be fully committed to making a positive difference to those you work with.
Experience of working directly with children and families.
Experience of completing assessments upon which effective plans are based.
Knowledge of legal and policy frameworks that informs and mandates social work practice
Able to engage effectively using creativity, compassion and authority to overcome resistance, build relationships, and communicate, while maintaining professional boundaries in complex and emotionally challenging situations
We all know that writing job applications can be challenging and time consuming, so we have streamlined the process as much as possible. Please click the 'apply now' button and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. The main areas we want you to tell us about are:
Your work with children and young people
How you communicate with others
Your application or research in theory in practice
Brief and to the point and with some examples is the way to go!
At Interview the main areas we’d like you to tell us about include:
Your work with children and young people
How you communicate with others
Your application of research or theory in practice
Your strong social work leadership skills
Interviews will take place face to face in Lewes within two weeks of closing date.
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Hyderus o ran Anabledd
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