Social Worker, Family Help
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Job Location:
Eastbourne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you wanting to be part of the transformation that will be happening across Early Help and Social Care This role is based in Eastbourne as part of the Family Help Pilot (phase one of Family Help reforms).
You will be joining a brand new dynamic team that works across early help and social care delivering statutory social work looking for a creative and professionally curious social worker to become part of our supportive team. You will be working with social work and keywork colleagues where you will share expertise and knowledge. You will be managed by a Social Work Practice Manager who will sit alongside an Early Help Practice manager.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Family Help pilot to shape future service delivery across our family help teams and define how the role looks moving forward.
The right person for the role will have the following:
- 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!
For guidance on how to write an application see ourhow to apply page.
- 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
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority 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 ourbenefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact either Nina Macquire via or Debra Schmidt via .
East Sussex is a very good employer. Youre able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and thats really helpful. Charlotte Social Worker
*Please note that these salaries include atime limited market supplement which is subject to review in July 2026 you can view the basic salary on our Salary Scales page.
For flexible working choose East Sussex.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Additional Information 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 fur ... View more
