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A place where you can be agent for change

Across the Eastern Region, we see how much Children’s Services matter. All of our colleagues in Children’s Services are working with such commitment to improve the experiences and outcomes of children and families.

We are a partnership of 11 local authorities working together through a unique and ambitious collaboration. By combining our strengths, we have achieved significant improvements across the region — including reducing the number of children in care by up to a third in some areas.

Together, we have also developed an Anti‑Racist Practice Pledge, signed by all 11 authorities, expanded training opportunities for colleagues working in SEND, and built a wide range of supportive professional networks across children’s services.

Innovation is at the heart of our work. New ideas are co‑designed collaboratively and implemented consistently across the region, ensuring that our teams can learn, grow, and deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families.

With us, your career can develop faster, your ideas can be shared more widely and receive the support you need to be agents for change in their communities.

Join us in the Eastern Region, where we take pride in Children’s Services, in each other and in you.

Why the Eastern Region?

Spanning the East of the UK, the Eastern Region is made up of 11 local authorities with a collective goal to drive change within Children’s Services.

Each of our authorities offers something different – from cityscapes to rural living, apprenticeships to PHDs, part-time and flexible opportunities.

About The Eastern Region
Career Opportunities

Across the Eastern Region, we are a 3,000-strong team of Children’s Services professionals. We offer all levels of roles from apprenticeships to Heads of Service within a diverse range of services for children’s and families, there is role for everyone.

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Why choose Children’s Services?

A career in Children’s Services is like no other.

As a professional, you’ll transform the lives of children and families. Offering stability and support, you’ll enhance the lives of families within your community and positively impact the future of many young lives.

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Working in Children’s Services

Discover what it’s like to work in children’s services in the Eastern Region, from our colleagues and the families they work with…

Your Way In: Turning Experience into a Social Work Career

Children’s and Families’ Support

“Being the Person I Once Needed”: Kim’s Journey Into Early Years Teaching

Education, Norfolk County Council

A Journey into SEND: Making a Difference One Child at a Time

Education, Suffolk County Council

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Our Authorities

These are the 11 authorities that make up the Eastern Region:

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Hertfordshire County Council logo
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