Senior Social worker Duty and Assessment Team
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We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Duty and Assessment service. Its an exciting time to be part of East Sussex Childrens Social Work teams. We have several new initiatives in place such as our Connected Families in practice and UK Leading Transformation project that are unique to East Sussex County Council and we also boast one of the best Social worker retention rates in the country.
There are three teams made up of Social Workers and Senior Social Workers who undertake family assessments Section 47 enquiries private fostering assessments and assessment of homeless young people. They work with children and young people 0-19 years old. The work is short term and if families and children require longer term intervention they are transferred to our Family Support and Youth Support teams.
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker who is 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
Please note this is an opportunity for a current Senior Social Worker to move across teams and not an opportunity for a promotion from Social Worker.
We are looking for experienced Senior Social Workers who:
Have Level 1 Practice Educator Professional or currently undertaking the course or evidence of a confirmed space to undertake course
Able to manage workload independently.
Able to undertake assessment and analysis to a high standard on complex cases informed by research and theory and linking to childs plan
Communicate with children and young people where there is complexity including domestic violence substance misuse mental health or sexual harm working alongside to create change
Able to demonstrate competence against the Professional Capability Framework at senior social work level
*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.
To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your Expression of interest. We will be using your EOI 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 in Eastbourne on 2nd April 2026.
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 Katy Gregory via or Lucy Bryant 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
Social workers love working in East Sussex because they feel valued and supported.
Ofsted Report 2024
For flexible working choose East Sussex.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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
