East Sussex County Council
Professional Education Consultant
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Are you passionate about developing the next generation of social workers and helping grow a culture of learning across Children’s Social Care? Then we want to hear from you!
As a Professional Education Consultant, you will support and develop social work students, newly qualified social workers, and the wider social care workforce across East Sussex. Working closely with universities, colleagues, experts by experience, and your team, you will help the workforce build the skills, confidence, and professional curiosity needed to deliver high-quality services to children and families.
You will assess, mentor, and supervise learners, undertake observations of practice, facilitate reflective discussions, and design and deliver learning opportunities and training. You will use audit and quality assurance activity to support learning conversations that create professional growth. Join a dedicated team that supports social workers from student placement through to their ASYE and beyond.
We are looking for
- A SWE registered social worker with Practice Educator Professional Standards 2 (PEPS2).
- Ability to work at the Experienced Social Worker level (PCF).
- Experience of contributing to the learning of social work students and qualified staff.
- Experience of partnership working with universities and other partnerships.
- Extensive experience of frontline social work practice and social work supervision.
Please download the Job Description & Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/nze4/~edisp/ucmfa10718040.docx] for more information.
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We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage those from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce: Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men, and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognize the unique skills, experience, and perspective that each individual brings.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When submitting your CV and cover letter, please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application, see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001].
Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes on 2nd or 3rd November 2026.
Our unparalleled social work education team is dedicated to supporting our social workers grow and develop within and beyond their roles.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page [https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here].
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Claire Robson - Claire.Robson@Eastsussex.gov.uk
A workforce for the community, from the community.
'East Sussex is a very good employer. You’re able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and that’s really helpful.' - Charlotte, Social Worker.
For putting your skills to good use, choose East Sussex.
Additional Information
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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. 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.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information, please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
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.
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