Social Worker, Children’s Disability Service
Position: Social Worker, Children’s Disability Service
Organisation: East Sussex County Council
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £44,120 – £50,435 per annum (includes market supplement until June 2026)
Apply Before: September 28, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Job Description
We are looking for a creative and professionally curious Social Worker to join our Children’s Disability Service (CDS) in Eastbourne.
The CDS is a small, dedicated service supporting the most vulnerable children and young people in the county. Our social workers are trained to consider the specific vulnerabilities faced by children with disabilities. If you are a qualified social worker but lack direct experience in this area, we can offer bespoke training to help you develop specialist skills.
What we offer:
- A supportive environment with high aspirations for children and families.
- The Connected Families Intervention Practitioners (CFIP) initiative, ensuring social workers can focus on direct work with children, while practitioners support parents/carers.
- Regular multi-agency peer supervisions.
- Our Connected Practice model, designed to strengthen relationships with children and families while delivering meaningful interventions.
What we’re looking for:
- Ability to engage with children and families with creativity, compassion, and authority.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills, using research and theory in practice.
- Leadership qualities to guide and support others.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and tackling discrimination.
Application Process
To apply:
- Click the Apply Now button on the official job page.
- Upload your CV and Supporting Statement (this will be used for shortlisting).
- In your statement, show how you meet the criteria in the person specification, especially in relation to:
- Your work with children and young people.
- How you communicate with others.
- Your use of theory/research in practice.
Interviews: Face-to-face, scheduled for 10 October 2025 at either St Mary’s House (Eastbourne) or County Hall (Lewes).
