Social Worker, Children in Care
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,120.00 to £50,435.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cavendish House, Hastings TN34 3AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2174 |
Summary
*2 positions available*
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 Cavendish House in Hastings 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.
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
To apply for this role, please follow the link to our website and click the ‘Apply Now’ button above and 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.
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
*2 positions available*
Interviews will take place in person within two weeks of the closing date.
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 Cavendish House in Hastings 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.
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
To apply for this role, please follow the link to our website and click the ‘Apply Now’ button above and 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.
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
*2 positions available*
Interviews will take place in person within two weeks of the closing date.
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