Social Worker - Looked After Children

Updated: May 06, 2024 05:27 PM GMT

East Sussex County Council

Lewes

"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... More Detail