Social Worker - Looked After Children

at  East Sussex County Council

Job Introduction
“I have been a social worker at many local authorities across the UK and overseas in Australia and without a shadow of doubt, East Sussex is the best place I have worked”

NICOLA MCGEOWN, PRINCIPAL SOCIAL WORKER

The Sussex Downs and Weald Looked After Children Team, based in County Hall, Lewes, is one of three looked after children’s team within Children’s Services working with children and young people aged 0-16. The work covers adoption, long-term foster care, and care plans of reunification with birth families.
The work is varied in complexities, and covers a wide range of educational, social, and emotional needs.
You will be joining a supportive, established, and robust team where you will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own knowledge and skills in working with looked after children. This also includes providing learning opportunities for social work students.
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 individuals who are 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.
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Interviews will take place face to face on 04 June 2024.
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.

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