Social Worker - Youth Justice Service

Take a step into East Sussex Social Work

East Sussex Youth Justice Service are looking to recruit a Social Worker who can demonstrate a high level of professional practice and a good understanding of the issues related to adolescents and the safeguarding issues that may arise through their involvement in anti-social and criminal behaviours as well as their exposure to criminal and sexual exploitation.

This is an exciting role and will form part of the developing specialist adolescent service offer. The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team which will provide an assessment and casework function for children engaging with the YJS who are Child in Need, subject to Child Protection plans and those who are Looked After by virtue of their remand status across East Sussex. The post holder will also be responsible for the delivery of pre-court and court ordered interventions for children in the criminal justice system. As part of the broader service development for adolescents in East Sussex, the YJS plays an active role in the development and delivery of contextual responses and a willingness to innovatively and flexibly meet the needs of this cohort is essential for the role.

You will be self-motivated, organised, able to engage adolescents with complex and challenging presentations and deliver a broad range of trauma informed interventions to reduce the risk and harm associated with their offending and exposure to exploitation.

Full time, part time may be considered.

A workforce for the community, from the community

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, male and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills and experience that each individual brings.

What’s so good about East Sussex?

Take a look at our videos and find out why people choose us and why they stay:

• Supportive...progressive...innovative

The support you need

Our support isn’t an added extra, its fully embedded:

• Regular reflective supervision with managers experienced in safeguarding
• Access to group supervision and practice development
• Comprehensive well-being package including mindfulness programme.

Innovative ways of working

We’re at the cutting edge of social work:

• Our model of practice - Connected Practice – which Ofsted described as bringing about genuine and long-lasting change for our families
• The latest digital kit and technology and resources to support you in your work with children and families; and
• Access to a team of psychiatrists, psychologists and specialist social workers for case consultation and support.

“East Sussex is a really dynamic place to work; it’s always up-changing and developing and I think that’s really positive.”

What you need to know

We all know that writing job applications can be challenging and time consuming, so we have removed this from the recruitment process. All you will need to do is upload your cv. At interview 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 of research or theory in practice

Brief and to the point and with some examples is the way to go!

Interviews will be held face to face.

For more information regarding our current vacancies please contact:

Nicola Scott, Practice Manager, Countywide Specialist Team, YJS

Email: Nicola.j.scott@Eastsussex.gov.uk

Please note that these salaries include a market supplement introduced in July 2021 and are subject to a 3 yearly review– you can view the basic salary on our Salaries scales page

Join our award-winning team

We have been Judged Outstanding by Ofsted (July 2018) and been awarded Teaching Partnership status.

So now is the time to join us and start a fulfilling social work career at East Sussex.

For more information about Children's Social work in East Sussex please visit www.eastsussex.gov.uk/socialwork

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.