Keyworker
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,055 to £35,282 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | St Mary's House, Eastbourne, BN21 3UU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2717 |
Summary
Do you have experience working with children and families? If so, working as a Keyworker for East Sussex County Council might be the right job for you!
We have an exciting new opportunity within the Eastbourne Family Help Pilot delivering earlier intervention, strengthening our approach so families receive timely, preventative support before issues escalate.
As a Keyworker you will deliver specialist support to families who have been assessed as having multiple and complex needs who, without support, are at risk of either needing social care intervention or of entering the care system. You will assess need and develop a plan with the family that has clear and measurable outcomes.
We are looking for candidates who:
Have the ability to engage and motivate families to change through offering intensive support and evidence-based interventions.
Are able to identify safeguarding concerns, seeking management guidance when appropriate.
Communicate clearly and confidently, both orally and in writing.
Are able to initiate challenging conversations with family members to challenge negative and entrenched behaviour and to give constructive feedback and praise as appropriate.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any form of sponsorship for this role currently.
Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the link to our website and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button above and 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 within two weeks of closing date in Eastbourne.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
Join our Early Help Keywork Team and transform lives. You’ll support families with complex needs, deliver the Supporting Families Programme, and empower parents to make lasting changes - improving outcomes for children and reducing the need for statutory intervention.
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 more information about these roles please contact Sherin Mepham on sherin.mepham@eastsussex.gov.uk
"The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them." - Casey, Project Officer
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex.
About Us
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.
We have an exciting new opportunity within the Eastbourne Family Help Pilot delivering earlier intervention, strengthening our approach so families receive timely, preventative support before issues escalate.
As a Keyworker you will deliver specialist support to families who have been assessed as having multiple and complex needs who, without support, are at risk of either needing social care intervention or of entering the care system. You will assess need and develop a plan with the family that has clear and measurable outcomes.
We are looking for candidates who:
Have the ability to engage and motivate families to change through offering intensive support and evidence-based interventions.
Are able to identify safeguarding concerns, seeking management guidance when appropriate.
Communicate clearly and confidently, both orally and in writing.
Are able to initiate challenging conversations with family members to challenge negative and entrenched behaviour and to give constructive feedback and praise as appropriate.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any form of sponsorship for this role currently.
Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the link to our website and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button above and 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 within two weeks of closing date in Eastbourne.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
Join our Early Help Keywork Team and transform lives. You’ll support families with complex needs, deliver the Supporting Families Programme, and empower parents to make lasting changes - improving outcomes for children and reducing the need for statutory intervention.
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 more information about these roles please contact Sherin Mepham on sherin.mepham@eastsussex.gov.uk
"The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them." - Casey, Project Officer
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex.
About Us
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.
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