Social Worker - Changing Futures Sussex

Do you want to join a multiagency partnership changing how we work with people facing homelessness, trauma, substance misuse, poor mental health and more? Join Changing Futures to influence how services and systems can develop to respond more effectively.

The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple compound needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma informed, person-centred support. The Programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access. Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three Local Authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove for more information, please visit www.changingfuturessussex.org

The Social Worker will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who will adopt a curious, creative and collaborate approach to service provision. We are looking for innovative thinkers and those that truly believe and practice a trauma informed approach. The team will be part of the wider Changing Futures Sussex Systems, change priorities to identify blocks and barriers in the system, recognising best practice and flexible working to overcome the challenges facing people with multiple complex needs.

The role covers service delivery across East Sussex. Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home. The office base for this role is St. Mary’s House, Eastbourne. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role in your application.

This role will give the successful candidate fantastic experience working in a busy team with a range of knowledge, skills and experience whilst working in a multi-agency context.

"There are no words that I can write to ever be enough to express how grateful I am for the care and support you have shown…I could and never would be here safe and clean and sober not suicidal or feeling not alone without you both… If there were more workers like you there would be so many more people getting well like me, don’t ever change, thank you,” - Changing Futures Client.

What we are looking for candidates who:

• Has experience working directly with vulnerable adults and their families
• Has experience of completing assessments, using legal frameworks and creating care plans
• Has a good knowledge of psychological development, systemic approaches, and interventions
• Has a Social work qualification and is registered with the professional regulatory body, must be responsible for maintaining registration
• Has Knowledge and application of health and social care legislation, safeguarding procedures. MCA and Care Act 2014 is essential

To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a supporting statement. When completing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description and give examples of any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please view the job description and person specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Interviews will take place week commencing the 12 of January 2026 via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role will give the successful candidate fantastic experience working in a busy team with a range of knowledge, skills and experience whilst working in a multi-agency context.

There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:

• Hybrid working
• Access to training
• Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to our extensive well-being and wellness training.
• Annual registration fee with Social Work England will be reimbursed.

More information can be found on our benefits page

For an informal discussion and / or more information about the role / the Changing Future Programme Sussex, please contact either:

• Tara Klokstad – Changing Futures Senior Practitioner Tara.Klokstad@eastsussex.gov.uk
• James Morton – East Sussex Project Delivery Officer James.Morton@eastsussex.gov.uk

For a great work/life balance, choose East Sussex!