Social work is a challenging but rewarding career through which you can make a real difference for children and families. You will need to build relationships with families facing difficult times, show a lot of patience and be a good listener. You’ll also need good observational skills, analytical thinking and sound judgement to make the right decisions to protect children. Social work regularly tests resilience, stamina and resolve – all of which you will need to succeed. But social work can be life changing for those you support and help.

There are a several routes into social work depending on whether you would like to work with children or adults:

• Postgraduate – Step Up
• Apprenticeships.

Returning to social work

If you have had a career break and are interested in returning to social work please contact our Social Work Education Team: SocialWorkEducationTeam@eastsussex.gov.uk.