Social Worker, Child Exploitation Team
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Job Location:
Eastbourne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Support safeguard empower transforming childrens lives if this is the work youre passionate about then we want to hear from you!When children need protection advocacy and a voice we need social workers who will stand with them your expertise can change lives.
We are looking for a committed and compassionate Social Worker to join our Child Exploitation Team working with children and young people who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation. You will work within a multi-agency framework to identify risk disrupt exploitation and support children to achieve safety stability and positive outcomes.
As a Social Worker in the Child Exploitation Team some of your key tasks include : Undertaking assessments planning and direct work with children and young people affected by exploitation including both sexual and criminal exploitation. You will build trusted traumainformed relationships with children and their families working collaboratively with police education health and thirdsector partners to ensure a coordinated and effective approach.
Important factors for the position are to be motivated and a resilient practitioner with a strong commitment to safeguarding children. You will bring empathy professionalism and confidence to complex situations. The people we are looking for in this vital position will have:
- Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body.
- Successfully completed Assessed and Supported Year in employment if graduated post 2012.
- Able to demonstrate effective positive change as a result of your direct work.
- Recognise the impact of trauma and evidence an understanding of attachment and child development and show how this can be used to understand the person in the environment and inform practice.
To apply for this role please follow 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.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply pageand our statement on the use of AI.
Interviews will take place in person on Monday 02 March 2026 in Eastbourne.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.
This is a challenging but highly rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
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 the role please contactSabrina Streeter via
East Sussex is a very good employer. Youre able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and thats really Social Worker
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
