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Your base location will be agreed with you</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> You must be able to travel throughout the County including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.</p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>22 June 2025</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>w/c 30 June 2025</p><p> </p><p><strong>We are looking for an Arabic speaker.</strong></p><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS) as Bilingual Liaison Officer, working closely with our EMTAS Advisory Teachers.</p><p>We are looking for individuals who can use their language skills to support pupils and their families where English is an Additional Language (EAL).</p><p>We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.</p><p>You will act as a link between home and school to enable effective communication and partnership, providing interpretation and outreach support for pupils. You will liaise between pupils, families, schools, agencies, education settings and WSCC colleagues, promoting inclusion and access to learning.</p><p>You will play a key part in developing the role with your ideas, providing cultural understanding and support to newly arrived families in West Sussex. Understanding of arriving in the UK is desirable.</p><p>The ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written Arabic is essential. You will need a good level of written and spoken English to translate.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils and families where language may be a barrier, with a professional manner to build positive relationships. You will need good attention over lengthy periods for producing reports and maintaining records.</p><p>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Key Skills:</strong></p><ol>\n<li>Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service in order to support individuals. Ability to work in partnership with carers, colleagues, and a variety of external agencies in order to deliver the most effective service.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively with children as part of assessments and through providing support in one-to-one interventions. 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We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05793.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Olly Davidson (EMTAS Team Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p><p>In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. 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Please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying.</p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>22 June 2025</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>w/c 30 June 2025</p><p> </p><p><strong>We are looking for a Malayalam speaker.</strong></p><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS) as Bilingual Liaison Officer, working closely with our EMTAS Advisory Teachers.</p><p>We are looking for individuals who can use their language skills to support pupils and their families where English is an Additional Language (EAL).</p><p>We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.</p><p>You will act as a link between home and school to enable effective communication and partnership, providing interpretation and outreach support for pupils. 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We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05785.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Olly Davidson (EMTAS Team Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p><p>In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p><p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. 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You will have opportunity to work from home in alignment with the service needs.</p><p><strong>Employer Pension Contribution:</strong> 18.70% this alters per annum on the 1 April each year.</p><p><strong>Annual leave:</strong> 27 days holiday + Bank holidays = <strong>35 </strong>days.</p><p>As Programme & Governance Officer, you will support the governance and use of Lane Rental Surplus Funds in liaison with the Lane Rental Surplus Fund (LRSF) Chair and supporting the Lane Rental Governance Group (LRGG).</p><p>You will oversee the promotion of funds, applying processes, consultations, project delivery, and outcome evaluation, managing administration and communication. This involves identifying stakeholders and potential applicant, conducting feasibility studies, processing applications, collecting data, preparing reports, and supporting project commissioning and monitoring.</p><p>Your role includes engaging with stakeholders and local government bodies, assisting the Chair in informing them about available funds and applying criteria, distributing relevant documents, planning LRGG meetings, scheduling the Chair's presence at meetings, coordinating applications and reports, liaising with Democratic Services, and preparing cabinet and committee papers.</p><p>You will provide detailed advice and guidance to a range of audiences in support of LRGG, including responding to queries and problems, and influencing and persuading individuals through the development of effective relationships.</p><p><strong>What we need from you</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Literacy and numeracy skills.</li>\n<li>Capable of scoping work, coordinating across teams, managing time, planning, and meeting deadlines and priorities. Demonstrates emerging project and task management skills, with experience handling medium to large projects-such as delivering urgent client reports-under guidance.</li>\n<li>Ability to interpret complex information to produce a high-quality document with limited guidance.</li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills.</li>\n<li>Communication and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>Strong customer focus with the ability to work as a key contact and provide a professional service to meet public needs.</li>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of systems, procedures and policies related to the team function. Good understanding of issues, risks, needs and priorities and able to consider this within a wider County framework. Thorough knowledge of the client/customer base to support the delivery of services.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a highways, transport or planning related field or equivalent area.</li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of project management processes, procedures, and policies within a demanding environment.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate IT knowledge.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p> </p><p>A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from <span>27</span> days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time) plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><span>local government pension scheme</span></a></p><p> </p><p>A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</p><p>For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><span>Rewards and Benefits page.</span></a></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>EIE01415</strong>.</p><p>You may need to be able to travel independently to various meeting venues, and to undertake occasional walked site visits across the county. The role may occasionally require attending outdoor events, which may occur during inclement weather, as well as a requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Bryony Hughes at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.</p><p>Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, satisfactory references, and a health check.</p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. 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This is a great opportunity to join us as a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist in our friendly CarePoint Team that prides itself on their supportive culture. CarePoint provides a first point of contact for customers requiring a needs assessment under the Care Act 2014. It also provides an access and triage point for referrals from the police.</span></p><p><span>The aim of Adult Care Point 2 - Initial Contact (ACP2) is to meet need at the earliest opportunity in a person's journey. As part of a multi-disciplinary team that supports, prevents, reduces and delays the need for long term services, you will provide specialist advice to social care professionals and social workers within the ACP2 team.</span></p><p><span>We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our occupational therapists can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your occupational therapy career.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong> £46,731 to £49,764 pro rata <strong>(</strong>£30,312 to £32,279 per annum for 24 hours per week)</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Part time, 24 hours per week</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location: </strong>Horsham office base</span></p><p><span>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist</strong> to join our dynamic <strong>Care Point 2 team</strong>, supporting and deputising for the Team Manager in day-to-day operations, team development, and performance management. </span><span>You need a strong understanding of advanced occupational therapy theories, methods, and concepts. You will need detailed organisational knowledge relating to the delivery of professional Occupational Therapy services, particularly in managing <strong>complex cases</strong>.</span></p><p><span>You should have an <strong>advanced understanding of key interventions</strong>, including:</span><br><span>✔ Strengths-based and solution-focused practice</span><br><span>✔ Systemic and evidence-based decision-making</span><br><span>✔ A strong grasp of the wider organisational landscape-including health, housing, education, and statutory, voluntary, and independent sectors</span></p><p><span>Additionally, you will need knowledge of <strong>management strategies</strong> to confidently handle internal and external challenges. You will <strong>model, coach, and develop</strong> others, using your supervisory and leadership skills to enhance best practice, professional standards, and service outcomes.</span></p><p><span><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></span></p><p><span>✔ A confident communicator who can handle complex situations with compassion and empathy</span><br><span>✔ Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously and flexibly</span><br><span>✔ Sound IT and keyboard skills</span><br><span>✔ A qualified Occupational Therapist with <strong>Fieldwork Educators accreditation</strong> and experience in clinical/fieldwork education</span><br><span>✔ The ability to <strong>lead, coach, and influence</strong> best practices within the team</span><br><span>✔ Willingness to travel across the county - some locations may not be easily accessible by public transport.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span>Please review the role profile for the full list of key skills, qualifications and key skills required to be considered for this role. ensuring you cover each point, with examples as appropriate, within your application.</span></p><p><span>To be considered for this role you are required to have the following:</span></p><p><span><span>*</span> <span>Diploma/BSc Occupational Therapy or </span><span>recognis</span><span>ed </span><span>equivalent Occupational </span></span><span><span>Therapy qualification.</span> </span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).</span> </span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Experience of undertaking assessments</span> <span>in complex situations</span> <span>and </span></span><span><span>occupational therapy</span> <span>intervention planning, implementation</span><span>,</span> <span>and review</span> <span>by </span></span><span><span>means of creative and pragmatic solutions</span><span>. </span> </span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Ex</span><span>tensive ex</span><span>perience of working in partnership with those who access the </span></span><span><span>service and maintaining a focus on the needs </span><span>and strengths </span><span>of the </span><span>people</span><span>, </span></span><span><span>and the outcomes they want to achieve, </span><span>whilst handling conflict and </span></span><span><span>disagreement.</span> </span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach</span><span>.</span> </span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Excellent</span><span>, up</span><span>-</span><span>to</span><span>-</span><span>date working knowledge of</span> <span>relevant</span> <span>legislation </span><span>e.g.,</span> <span>Care Act </span></span><span><span>(2014)</span><span>, Mental Capacity Act </span><span>(200</span><span>5) </span><span>etc</span><span>.</span> </span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Valid, full driving licence.</span></span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30312 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-05T01:39:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-26T01:39:23.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4ed89059-e59a-45b1-808f-768af7ca5bd0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c9e85631-08d6-4b8d-ad1e-c013f171b0e9","title":"16-19 Study Programme Tutor (Maths)","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>NJC Grade 8 £31,586 to £34,314 per annum, pro rata £15,793 to £17,157 per annum</p><p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent (subject to DfE funding)</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>18.50 hours per week, part-time, 09.00-16.30 Wednesday to Friday</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Horsham</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> You must be able to travel throughout the county of West Sussex to locations that are not always available by public transport (reasonable efforts will be made to align delivery locations to the nearest WSCC hub).</p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>Sunday 08 June 2025</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>Wednesday 18 June 2025</p><p> </p><p><strong>Inspire young people and shape their futures.</strong><br>We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed tutor to deliver Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level 1 to Level 2) as part of our 16-19 Study Programme. You'll also support learners' personal development, helping them gain the confidence and skills needed to move into further education, training, or employment.</p><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Teach Functional Skills Maths and non-accredited maths courses.</li>\n<li>Deliver employability and customer service skills.</li>\n<li>Support Personal, Social and Health Education topics such as emotional well-being and financial literacy.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with a supportive team to create engaging learning experiences.</li>\n<li>Engage with the wider community to support learners beyond the classroom.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A passion for teaching maths and making a real impact.</li>\n<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li>\n<li>Willingness to learn and deliver additional subject areas (training provided)</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Maths</strong></p><p>You will deliver Functional Skills maths from entry level 1 to level 2 as well as non- accredited maths courses. This is the primary delivery curriculum.</p><p><strong>Customer Service</strong></p><p>You will deliver Entry level 3 and level 1 units on an Introduction to Customer Service qualification in partnership with tutors within the department. You will support our young people in gaining the employability skills required to find work and function effectively within a working environment.</p><p><strong>Personal, Social and Health Education</strong></p><p>You will support our young people to understand emotional health and well-being and financial capability which will enable them to make informed choices. Training and support will be provided to enable the successful completion of this component of the study programme.</p><p>Training and support will be provided for all non-maths elements.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>If you hold or are working towards a teaching qualification in maths and have experience of teaching learners who are 16 to 19 years of age, we would like to hear from you.</p><p>We are looking for tutors who can communicate clearly, have attention to detail, and who can plan and draw together a range of activities for their learners.</p><p>This is an enhanced DBS role where you will understand safeguarding and working with vulnerable children and/or adults, creating inclusive and safe learning environments.</p><p>You will need an understanding of the requirements of the DfE (Department for Education), Ofsted and the needs of the communities in West Sussex.</p><p>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the Key Skills in your application as these will be used for shortlisting.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day.</p><p>The Children, Young People and Learning Department is committed to meeting the needs of all our children, young people, and adults with a particular focus upon our most vulnerable and disadvantaged to ensure that they fulfil their potential.</p><p>The Adult Learning Service provides learning opportunities to anyone who lives in West Sussex, working with the community to co-design our courses.</p><p>We seek to maximise adult participation in education and training, supporting inter-related outcomes through Learning for Work, Learning for Life, Learning to Support Families, Learning for Health and Wellbeing, and Learning for Enrichment and Personal Interest.</p><p>For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/about-us/\"><strong>WSCC About Us</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05770</strong></p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jason McDonald 16-19 Study Programme Lead at <strong></strong>.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter</p><p>In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p><p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p><p> </p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31586 - £34314 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working","publishDate":"2025-06-05T01:37:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T01:37:21.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5dfb75b4-52bc-4f57-a3bc-28e96a2efb54.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"73bd2eef-42a1-4367-89f7-4f3d315bd52e","title":"Dedicated AMHP Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About us</strong></p><p><span><span>This is an </span><span>exciting time to join the </span><span>County and be part of a new specialist Mental Health Social </span><span>Work Service, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health </span><span>Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We are building a centre of excellence and are keen to recruit passion</span><span>ate and </span><span>committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do.</span> <span>W</span><span>e provide a working </span><span>environment that values professional supervision and </span><span>offers the right balance </span></span><span><span>between challenge and </span><span>support. This provides our workforce with what they need to </span><span>deliver</span> <span>the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that </span><span>innovation and evidence</span><span>-</span><span>based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain </span></span><span><span>an environment within which our </span><span>social workers</span> <span>can develop and progress in their </span><span>careers. If you have the</span> <span>talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we </span><span>serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your </span><span>social </span><span>work</span> <span>career.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We offer a comprehensive training </span><span>programme</span> <span>for the development of our AMHP's, </span><span>ensuring you have the most up t</span><span>o</span> <span>date knowledge and s</span><span>kills to undertake this </span><span>essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff </span><span>regular specialist supervision and </span></span><span><span>an enhanced pay </span><span>offer for undertaking this important role.</span> </span></p><p><strong>About the job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: NJC Grade 12 £46,731 to £49,764</strong></span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours</strong></span><br><span><strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></span><br><span><strong>Location: Worthing </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Please note that WSCC offer a Relocation Allowance for this role: If you relocate for a role with us then we can offer a tax free relocation allowance of £8,000. </strong></span></p><p><span>We have the following permanent dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner grade 12 post available:</span></p><p><span>*Rolling rota. This involves working an 8 week repeating pattern that essentially consists of 7-3 shifts one week and 2-10pm another and includes some weekend hours, bank holidays (additional pay when worked) with an enhancement of 18%.</span></p><p><span>Please ask to see a copy of the rota pattern if you are interested.</span></p><p><span>This role will involve a combination of going out to assess under MHA and working as a lead to take referrals and triage / prioritise according to risk.</span></p><p><span>The base location for this role is Bridge House, Worthing but generally this role is remote working. Please note that the AMHP hub covers the whole of WSCC.</span></p><p><span><strong>Any questions or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / </strong></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE04815</strong>.</span></p><p><span><strong>Any questions, or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> or Zowina Green <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <strong>.</strong></strong></span></p><p><span><span>To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></span></p><p><span><strong><span>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</span></strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:44:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T10:44:29.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8e0bd2f7-cf58-4007-ba41-7a62ef46b7d2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a10cdf2c-5aa3-4edd-a759-cba120aaa525","title":"Dedicated AMHP Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About us</strong></p><p><span><span>This is an </span><span>exciting time to join the </span><span>County and be part of a new specialist Mental Health Social </span><span>Work Service, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health </span><span>Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We are building a centre of excellence and are keen to recruit passion</span><span>ate and </span><span>committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do.</span> <span>W</span><span>e provide a working </span><span>environment that values professional supervision and </span><span>offers the right balance </span></span><span><span>between challenge and </span><span>support. This provides our workforce with what they need to </span><span>deliver</span> <span>the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that </span><span>innovation and evidence</span><span>-</span><span>based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain </span></span><span><span>an environment within which our </span><span>social workers</span> <span>can develop and progress in their </span><span>careers. If you have the</span> <span>talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we </span><span>serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your </span><span>social </span><span>work</span> <span>career.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We offer a comprehensive training </span><span>programme</span> <span>for the development of our AMHP's, </span><span>ensuring you have the most up t</span><span>o</span> <span>date knowledge and s</span><span>kills to undertake this </span><span>essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff </span><span>regular specialist supervision and </span></span><span><span>an enhanced pay </span><span>offer for undertaking this important role.</span> </span></p><p><strong>About the job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: NJC Grade 12 £46,731 to £49,764</strong></span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours</strong></span><br><span><strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></span><br><span><strong>Location: Worthing </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Please note that WSCC offer a Relocation Allowance for this role: If you relocate for a role with us then we can offer a tax free relocation allowance of £8,000. </strong></span></p><p><span>We have the following permanent dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner grade 12 post available:</span></p><p><span>*Rolling rota. This involves working an 8 week repeating pattern that essentially consists of 7-3 shifts one week and 2-10pm another and includes some weekend hours, bank holidays (additional pay when worked) with an enhancement of 18%.</span></p><p><span>Please ask to see a copy of the rota pattern if you are interested.</span></p><p><span>This role will involve a combination of going out to assess under MHA and working as a lead to take referrals and triage / prioritise according to risk.</span></p><p><span>The base location for this role is Bridge House, Worthing but generally this role is remote working. Please note that the AMHP hub covers the whole of WSCC.</span></p><p><span><strong>Any questions or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / </strong></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE04815</strong>.</span></p><p><span><strong>Any questions, or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> or Zowina Green <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <strong>.</strong></strong></span></p><p><span><span>To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></span></p><p><span><strong><span>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</span></strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:43:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T10:43:08.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e8619e64-bd1b-4a73-81a0-6d27c09da8ed.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93ef6561-fee9-48b3-b5d6-91b13124909f","title":"Senior Social Worker Emergency Department (AMHP)","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"St Richard's Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join us in a new Senior Social Worker role based in St Richard's Hospital, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></p><p><span>We are keen to recruit passionate and committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. But don't take our word for it hear from Louise in the AMHP team \"Come and be part of an amazing team where the core of our values are humanity, honesty and humility. As a team we are passionate about improving outcomes for adults and children whilst creating a culture and environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement\". </span></p><p><span>We offer a comprehensive training programme for the development of our AMHPs ensuring you have the most up to date knowledge and skills to undertake this essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff regular specialist supervision and a generous enhanced pay offer for undertaking this important role.</span></p><p><span>Take a look at our dedicated campaign page for Careers in our Approved Mental</span></p><p><span>Health Professional Team for further information on the work of the team - <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-adults-social-work-in-west-sussex/our-social-work-teams/our-approved-mental-health-professional-team/\">Our Approved Mental Health Professional Team - West Sussex County Council</a></span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span>Salary: NJC Grade 11 £42,708 to £45,718 per annum plus 18% AMHP enhancement</span><br><span>Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span>Contract Type: Permanent</span><br><span>Location: St Richard's Hospital, Chichester</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join us in a new Senior Social Work Practitioner role based in St Richard's Hospital, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></p><p><span>We are keen to recruit passionate and committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. But don't take our word for it hear from Louise in the AMHP team \"Come and be part of an amazing team where the core of our values are humanity, honesty and humility. As a team we are passionate about improving outcomes for adults and children whilst creating a culture and environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement\".</span></p><p><span>We offer a comprehensive training programme for the development of our AMHPs ensuring you have the most up to date knowledge and skills to undertake this essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff regular specialist supervision and a generous enhanced pay offer for undertaking this important role.</span></p><p><span>Take a look at our dedicated campaign page for Careers in our Approved Mental</span></p><p><span>Health Professional Team for further information on the work of the team - <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-adults-social-work-in-west-sussex/our-social-work-teams/our-approved-mental-health-professional-team/\">Our Approved Mental Health Professional Team - West Sussex County Council</a></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>What You'll Need to Succeed:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>You'll be an AMHP, registered qualified professional (Social Work, Nurse, OT, Psychologist), and have extensive experience in delivering high-quality social work interventions.</span></li>\n<li><span>You'll thrive in high-pressure environments, with the ability to make sound decisions, manage risk, and prioritize competing demands.</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills are essential, as you will guide and support fellow practitioners.</span></li>\n<li><span>A full driving licence is essential as this is a countywide role, covering both rural and urban areas.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>Please review the role profile for a full list of key skills, qualifications and experience as they are the short listing criteria please cover with examples in your application.</span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05803</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42708 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:31:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T10:31:20.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/381a2b52-5b71-4084-b7f5-29eeeccecafb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7bf8ffa8-3352-463b-a19d-01de02af5f73","title":"Senior Social Worker Emergency Department, (AMHP)","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Princess Royal Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join us in a new Senior Social Worker role based in Princess Royal Hospital, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></p><p><span>We are keen to recruit passionate and committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. But don't take our word for it hear from Louise in the AMHP team \"Come and be part of an amazing team where the core of our values are humanity, honesty and humility. As a team we are passionate about improving outcomes for adults and children whilst creating a culture and environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement\". </span></p><p><span>We offer a comprehensive training programme for the development of our AMHPs ensuring you have the most up to date knowledge and skills to undertake this essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff regular specialist supervision and a generous enhanced pay offer for undertaking this important role.</span></p><p><span>Take a look at our dedicated campaign page for Careers in our Approved Mental</span></p><p><span>Health Professional Team for further information on the work of the team - <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-adults-social-work-in-west-sussex/our-social-work-teams/our-approved-mental-health-professional-team/\">Our Approved Mental Health Professional Team - West Sussex County Council</a></span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span>Salary: NJC Grade 11 £42,708 to £45,718 per annum plus 18% AMHP enhancement</span><br><span>Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span>Contract Type: Permanent</span><br><span>Location: Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join us in a new Senior Social Work Practitioner role based in Princess Royal Hospital, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></p><p><span>We are keen to recruit passionate and committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. But don't take our word for it hear from Louise in the AMHP team \"Come and be part of an amazing team where the core of our values are humanity, honesty and humility. As a team we are passionate about improving outcomes for adults and children whilst creating a culture and environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement\".</span></p><p><span>We offer a comprehensive training programme for the development of our AMHPs ensuring you have the most up to date knowledge and skills to undertake this essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff regular specialist supervision and a generous enhanced pay offer for undertaking this important role.</span></p><p><span>Take a look at our dedicated campaign page for Careers in our Approved Mental</span></p><p><span>Health Professional Team for further information on the work of the team - <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-adults-social-work-in-west-sussex/our-social-work-teams/our-approved-mental-health-professional-team/\">Our Approved Mental Health Professional Team - West Sussex County Council</a></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>What You'll Need to Succeed:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>You'll be an AMHP, registered qualified professional (Social Work, Nurse, OT, Psychologist), and have extensive experience in delivering high-quality social work interventions.</span></li>\n<li><span>You'll thrive in high-pressure environments, with the ability to make sound decisions, manage risk, and prioritize competing demands.</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills are essential, as you will guide and support fellow practitioners.</span></li>\n<li><span>A full driving licence is essential as this is a countywide role, covering both rural and urban areas.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>Please review the role profile for a full list of key skills, qualifications and experience as they are the short listing criteria please cover with examples in your application.</span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05805</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42708 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T10:27:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/51fd335a-5bf2-49bc-95b6-62bb6a0780e0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a89635e1-02e4-4faf-9b51-500c76b6e961","title":"Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Burgess Hill","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Here at Burnside Day Opportunity Hub, we have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.</p><p><strong><span>About the Job</span></strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £19,430 - £19,738<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Part Time 29 hours (Monday - Friday)<br><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent <br><strong>Location:</strong> Burnside Day Opportunity Hub, Burgess Hill</p><p><strong><span>About Burnside Day Opportunity Hub</span></strong></p><p>We provide a Day Opportunity Service providing person-centred support for people over the age of 18. We support people who have a variety of care and support needs such as learning and or physical disability, autism and older people living with dementia.</p><p>Burnside is a vibrant, friendly environment that offers a wide range of opportunities to the people we support. This includes an accessible training kitchen, sensory and computer suites as well as a drama studio.</p><p>We are passionate about linking the individuals we support with their local community in a safe and fun way. Some of the activities we support community engagement within are Gym, Football, Tidy Town and Steps and Sights.</p><p><strong><span>About You</span></strong></p><p>To become a Support Worker with us you will be:</p><ul>\n<li>Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</li>\n<li>Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care for it can be anything at all from baking, to bird watching, to crafting. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.</li>\n<li>Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain their health.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Key Skills</span></strong></p><p>If you feel this is the role for you take a look at the attached job description and see the full list of skills, qualifications, and experience required to be a Support Worker. Please note these will be used as the shortlisting criteria.</p><p><strong><span>Qualifications / experience</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Adult Care Worker - Level 2 or equivalent is desirable. If you do not have this qualification it is expected that you will begin this immediately after your 6-month probationary period.</li>\n<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills in order to record and document activities.</li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedures, Moving and Handling of people is also desirable.</li>\n<li>UK full driving license - <strong>Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Reward and benefits</span></strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually</li>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution</li>\n<li>Eligible to apply for a Blue light card</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.</p><p><span><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><em><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></em></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05801.</strong></p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Laura Edwards (Day Opportunities manager) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>. For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rachael Doolan (Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£19430 - £19738 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T09:53:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T09:53:08.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/496d307a-47ab-4ee4-a20d-aa4fc689e068.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"26facc10-5718-4aad-b13a-9243cd8f172b","title":"Senior Dedicated AMHP Emergency Care - Worthing Hospital","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join us in a new Senior Social Work Practitioner role based in Worthing General Hospital, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></p><p><span>We are keen to recruit passionate and committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. But don't take our word for it hear from Louise in the AMHP team \"Come and be part of an amazing team where the core of our values are humanity, honesty and humility. As a team we are passionate about improving outcomes for adults and children whilst creating a culture and environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement\". </span></p><p><span>We offer a comprehensive training programme for the development of our AMHPs ensuring you have the most up to date knowledge and skills to undertake this essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff regular specialist supervision and a generous enhanced pay offer for undertaking this important role.</span></p><p><span>Take a look at our dedicated campaign page for Careers in our Approved Mental</span></p><p><span>Health Professional Team for further information on the work of the team - <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-adults-social-work-in-west-sussex/our-social-work-teams/our-approved-mental-health-professional-team/\">Our Approved Mental Health Professional Team - West Sussex County Council</a></span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: NJC Grade 12 £46,731 to £49,764 per annum plus 18% AMHP enhancement</strong></span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week</strong></span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></span><br><span> <strong>Location: Worthing General Hospital</strong></span></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join us in a new Senior Social Work Practitioner role based in Worthing General Hospital, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></p><p><span>We are keen to recruit passionate and committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. But don't take our word for it hear from Louise in the AMHP team \"Come and be part of an amazing team where the core of our values are humanity, honesty and humility. As a team we are passionate about improving outcomes for adults and children whilst creating a culture and environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement\". </span></p><p><span>We offer a comprehensive training programme for the development of our AMHPs ensuring you have the most up to date knowledge and skills to undertake this essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff regular specialist supervision and a generous enhanced pay offer for undertaking this important role.</span></p><p><span>Take a look at our dedicated campaign page for Careers in our Approved Mental</span></p><p><span>Health Professional Team for further information on the work of the team - <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-adults-social-work-in-west-sussex/our-social-work-teams/our-approved-mental-health-professional-team/\">Our Approved Mental Health Professional Team - West Sussex County Council</a></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>What You'll Need to Succeed:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>You'll be an AMHP, registered qualified professional (Social Work, Nurse, OT, Psychologist), and have extensive experience in delivering high-quality social work interventions.</span></li>\n<li><span>You'll thrive in high-pressure environments, with the ability to make sound decisions, manage risk, and prioritize competing demands.</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills are essential, as you will guide and support fellow practitioners.</span></li>\n<li><span>A full driving licence is essential as this is a countywide role, covering both rural and urban areas.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>Please review the role profile for a full list of key skills, qualifications and experience as they are the short listing criteria please cover with examples in your application.</span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05789</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Joanne Cooper (Team Manager AMHP Hub) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T08:46:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T08:46:23.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/22819c1b-6960-4feb-ade9-e41ae8e953fc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"77f1386c-1b86-4c87-821e-e80a0b4c116a","title":"Assistant Care Manager - Littlehampton Community Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Littlehampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</span></p><p><span>This is a great opportunity to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in our supportive Littlehampton Community Social Work Team. We are looking for someone who is flexible, hard working and enthusiast about taking the next step in their social care career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. You will receive regular, supportive and reflective supervision from senior social work colleagues, but you will also need to use your own initiative where appropriate. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. Hybrid working helps us deliver a great service and our employees enjoy the flexibility this gives to carry out their role whilst fitting around their home lives.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span>Salary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum</span><br><span>Working Pattern: 37 hours per week</span><br><span>Contract Type: Permanent</span><br><span>Location: Littlehampton office base & surrounding areas</span></p><p><span>We have a great opportunity to join our supportive Community Team as an Assistant Care Manager. To be successful in this role you will need to use your initiative and demonstrate personal resilience as you could have exposure to challenging behaviours from people who access or need the service. An important part of the role includes carrying a case load and completing Care Act assessments in line with The Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Assessments, in line with The Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be required to produce accurate, and evidence-based recording, and be able to explain Adult Social Care procedures for a variety of audiences including multi-disciplinary colleagues, families and people receiving a services.</span></p><p><span>As with all our teams, partnership and collaborative working is a vital aspect of decision making for implementing support. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration with partner agencies including, but not limited to, Hospital Social Work and Discharge Teams, Occupational Therapy (OT), The Safeguarding Hub, Support Brokers, Sussex Police, Health Services and Mental health services.</span></p><p><span>The role is exciting and busy however, you would be very well supported with a robust induction, and ongoing support from the team including the qualified social workers in the teams, you will always be learning, and no two days are the same. You would also have the option to work on a hybrid basis.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span>(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover with examples within your application)</span></p><p><span>Key Skills:</span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.</span></li>\n<li><span>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong> </strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</span></li>\n<li><span>NVQ Level 3 in Care. Desirable</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.</span></li>\n<li><span>An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"556\" height=\"368\"></span></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05799</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Natasha Stevens (Team Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. </strong></span></p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-03T12:52:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T12:52:50.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e9fc54f3-64ed-4790-80f8-a37716ac34b5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9f1d163c-a099-4d28-98e9-3f40d187057d","title":"Assistant Care Manager - Worthing Community Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</span></p><p><span>This is a great opportunity to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in our supportive Worthing Community Social Work Team. We are looking for someone who is flexible, hard working and enthusiast about taking the next step in their social care career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. You will receive regular, supportive and reflective supervision from senior social work colleagues, but you will also need to use your own initiative where appropriate. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. Hybrid working helps us deliver a great service and our employees enjoy the flexibility this gives to carry out their role whilst fitting around their home lives.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span>Salary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum</span><br><span>Working Pattern: 37 hours per week</span><br><span>Contract Type: Permanent</span><br><span>Location: Worthing office base & surrounding areas</span></p><p><span>We have a great opportunity to join our supportive Community Team as an Assistant Care Manager. To be successful in this role you will need to use your initiative and demonstrate personal resilience as you could have exposure to challenging behaviours from people who access or need the service. An important part of the role includes carrying a case load and completing Care Act assessments in line with The Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Assessments, in line with The Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be required to produce accurate, and evidence-based recording, and be able to explain Adult Social Care procedures for a variety of audiences including multi-disciplinary colleagues, families and people receiving a services.</span></p><p><span>As with all our teams, partnership and collaborative working is a vital aspect of decision making for implementing support. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration with partner agencies including, but not limited to, Hospital Social Work and Discharge Teams, Occupational Therapy (OT), The Safeguarding Hub, Support Brokers, Sussex Police, Health Services and Mental health services.</span></p><p><span>The role is exciting and busy however, you would be very well supported with a robust induction, and ongoing support from the team including the qualified social workers in the teams, you will always be learning, and no two days are the same. You would also have the option to work on a hybrid basis.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span>(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover with examples within your application)</span></p><p><span>Key Skills:</span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.</span></li>\n<li><span>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span> Qualifications and/or experience:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</span></li>\n<li><span>NVQ Level 3 in Care. Desirable</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.</span></li>\n<li><span>An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"545\" height=\"361\"></span></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05797</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Natasha Stevens (Team Manager) at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <strong>. </strong></span></p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-03T12:27:51.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T12:27:51.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3de2576e-aca0-40a3-9e34-b8a9c333ddf5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"50f3731b-58d0-4209-8ae1-985905a8d44d","title":"Assistant Care Manager - Adur Community Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Shoreham-By-Sea","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</span></p><p><span>This is a great opportunity to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in our supportive Adur Community Social Work Team. We are looking for someone who is flexible, hard working and enthusiast about taking the next step in their social care career.</span></p><p><span>If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. You will receive regular, supportive and reflective supervision from senior social work colleagues, but you will also need to use your own initiative where appropriate. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. Hybrid working helps us deliver a great service and our employees enjoy the flexibility this gives to carry out their role whilst fitting around their home lives.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span>Salary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum</span><br><span> Working Pattern: 37 hours per week</span><br><span> Contract Type: Permanent</span><br><span> Location: Shoreham office base & surrounding areas</span></p><p><span>We have a great opportunity to join our supportive Community Team as an Assistant Care Manager. To be successful in this role you will need to use your initiative and demonstrate personal resilience as you could have exposure to challenging behaviours from people who access or need the service. An important part of the role includes carrying a case load and completing Care Act assessments in line with The Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Assessments, in line with The Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be required to produce accurate, and evidence-based recording, and be able to explain Adult Social Care procedures for a variety of audiences including multi-disciplinary colleagues, families and people receiving a services.</span></p><p><span>As with all our teams, partnership and collaborative working is a vital aspect of decision making for implementing support. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration with partner agencies including, but not limited to, Hospital Social Work and Discharge Teams, Occupational Therapy (OT), The Safeguarding Hub, Support Brokers, Sussex Police, Health Services and Mental health services.</span></p><p><span>The role is exciting and busy however, you would be very well supported with a robust induction, and ongoing support from the team including the qualified social workers in the teams, you will always be learning, and no two days are the same. You would also have the option to work on a hybrid basis.</span></p><p><span>In the Adur community team you will be working across Shoreham and the surrounding areas, including up to the outskirts of Brighton and Hove. There are approximately 20 members in each of the Adur Community Social Work Teams, with a mixture of qualified and unqualified team members, so whether it's in person, on the phone or even in the chat group there is always someone on hand to offer help and support. </span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span>(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover with examples within your application)</span></p><p><span>Key Skills:</span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.</span></li>\n<li><span>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong> </strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</span></li>\n<li><span>NVQ Level 3 in Care. Desirable</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.</span></li>\n<li><span>An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05798</strong>.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria) this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-03T12:12:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T12:12:24.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/41786279-cf3b-42ee-add6-c4e81c17da8f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d16c96ec-03a0-40b4-a3a4-e58492aba39f","title":"Project Manager","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Burgess Hill","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity within Directly Provided services (Adults Residential Service). We are looking for a Project Manager to support us on a unique project to promote the Shared Lives Scheme within West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove and to showcase the role of a Shared Lives Carer.</p><p>This role is responsible for leading on a forward thinking Shared Lives Carers recruitment campaign across Sussex. The Project Manager will be supported by a steering group, consisting of experts within Shared Lives, Talent and Attraction and Commissioning of Services. This exciting initiative will involve meeting people and carers who have lived experience and how understanding how Shared Lives has made a positive difference to their lives.</p><p><strong><span>About The Job</span></strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£42,708 - £45,718</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)</p><p><strong>Contract Length: </strong>2 year fixed term contract<br><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid working - Office base is Burgess Hill please note the role requires regular travel across the county.</p><p><span><strong><em><span>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.</span></em></strong></span></p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>24th June 2025</p><p>As a Project Manager, you will be adept at research and data analysis and will have insight into a variety of digital and social media skills to support the working groups to promote the Shared Lives Scheme within West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove and to showcase the role of a Shared Lives Carer. You will work to understand where Shared Lives services in West Sussex, East Sussex, Brighton and Hove and an Independent Scheme would like to focus their recruitment activities, targeting specific areas within their County and considering any unmet needs for any specialist areas identified by our Commissioning colleagues.</p><p>The ambition is to tap into a variety of audiences and celebrate how people and families who have a spare room can offer Shared Lives support within their own family home. The role will utilise expertise from the Steering Group who will consist of talent and recruitment experts.</p><p>The role will require the coordination of small working group to meet objectives and deliver a professional service whilst working to/within corporate project frameworks.</p><p>Follow this link to hear from our Head of Directly Provided Services, Jo Baine to see first hand why this project is such a great opportunity: <span><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEtKAYyJsFg\">West Sussex County Council Shared Lives Scheme - YouTube</a></strong></span></p><p><span><strong>What you need to suceed</strong></span></p><p>For this role you will be expected to demonstrate relevant skills and experiences including:<br>* Being self-motivated with a proven capability in project management of projects, including significant experience in delivering a form of a recruitment campaign.<br>* Being an excellent communicator at all levels of the organisation, and with external providers such as consultants, media etc.<br>* Having the ability to organise consultation events.<br>* Having well-developed political awareness when working with senior management and members.<br>* Being highly organised and able to plan and meet set targets.<br>* Demonstrating developed numeracy skills, with a level of financial awareness and ability to manage a budget.<br>* Demonstrable experience and knowledge of developing key governance documentations such as project plans.<br>* Having strong IT skills and use the Project Management tools to report on the Acceleration Reform Fund project.<br>* Being supportive to the wider team, providing advice and assistance to the key people within the working groups.</p><p><span><strong>Please note</strong></span></p><p>Before making your application please refer to the job description attached on the WSCC application page as we will use this as short listing criteria for this role.</p><p><span><strong>Reward and Benefits</strong></span></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually. (Omitted for casuals)</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme,</li>\n<li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card.</li>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>\n<li>A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p> </p><p><span><strong>To Apply</strong></span></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to a DBS check, 3 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p><em><strong>Internal candidates</strong></em> wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42708 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-03T09:29:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T09:29:20.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2aed0319-13b8-4c77-80c9-298aa9bff223.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"502ee363-6eae-44b0-a179-40ccc501068d","title":"Senior Social Work Practitioner - Worthing Community Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation serving more than 850,000 residents. If you're wondering why you should join us, it's because we offer a truly supportive culture-one that's second to none. Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.</span></p><p><span>Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 18 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.</span></p><p><span>We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries.</span></p><p><span>Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the <strong>Care Act 2014</strong> is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working.</span></p><p><span><em>\"I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues.\"</em></span><br><span>- Senior Social Work Practitioner</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,731 to £49,764 per annum</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent</span><br><span><strong>Location: </strong>Worthing</span><br><span><strong>Interview Date: </strong>30<sup>th</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><span>We have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Senior Social Work Practitioner (SSWP)</strong> to join our <strong>Worthing Community Team</strong>. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team.</span></p><p><span>As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you'll support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality, strengths-based practice. You'll play a key role in mentoring and supervising colleagues, managing complex cases, and ensuring high standards across assessments and care planning, and the functioning of duty.</span></p><p><span>You'll need a strong working knowledge of the <strong>Care Act 2014</strong>, the <strong>Mental Capacity Act 2005</strong>, and experience in applying these in practice. You should also bring a commitment to the strengths-based model-empowering people to meet their outcomes using their own capabilities, family support, and local community assets, alongside funded care where appropriate.</span></p><p><span><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supporting the Team Manager in day-to-day operations</span></li>\n<li><span>Supervising and mentoring team members</span></li>\n<li><span>Chairing Best Interest Meetings</span></li>\n<li><span>Quality assuring assessments and reviews with a strengths-based focus</span></li>\n<li><span>Promoting and supporting staff wellbeing</span></li>\n<li><span>Contributing to complaint resolution and continuous service improvement</span></li>\n<li><span>Holding your own case load</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>You will be a confident and empathetic communicator-capable of managing expectations, delivering difficult messages sensitively, and finding alternative solutions in line with our approach. Experience in a supervisory role (or strong foundations and training in supervision) is essential.</span></p><p><span>You'll also be committed to upholding strong social work values and supporting both qualified and unqualified staff.</span></p><p><span>Please feel free to contact Natasha Stevens directly if you would like more information on the role.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span>Please ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application:</span><br><span>* A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work.</span><br><span>* A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work (e.g., Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional) or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level.</span><br><span>* Registered with Social Work England.</span><br><span>* Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.</span><br><span>* Extensive experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement.</span><br><span>* Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach.</span><br><span>* Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act</span><br><span>(2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc.</span><br><span>* Requirement for BIA qualified practitioners to contribute to BIA service</span><br><span>delivery, AMHP qualified practitioners to contribute to AMHP service delivery.</span><br><span>* Valid, full driving licence. Desirable</span></p><p><span>*Please read the role profile for the required key skills for this role as they also need to be covered within your application</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-02T12:51:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T12:51:43.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7526e157-d82d-4ab4-9bb1-a8c38def29cb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aa226461-4874-40e1-ac9f-d105ea07a067","title":"Social Worker - Children With Disabilities","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bognor Regis, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £42,003 - £54,533 per annum(inclusive of market supplement)<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week <br><strong>Location: </strong>Bognor Regis (office base County Hall, Chichester in interim), hybrid working options available</p><p><strong>\"Working with children with disabilities is such a privilege and they amaze me time and time again and it is such rewarding work. We are a very friendly, supportive and stable team with longstanding members who are very experienced in our work.\" Social Worker, CWD Team</strong></p><p>We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Children With Disabilities team. The successful candidates will be passionate about and looking forward to being part of a team achieving positive outcomes for children with lifelong disabilities across West Sussex.</p><p>As a Social Worker with the Children With Disabilities team you will offer a specialist social work service for disabled children and young people with complex needs. You will work with them, their families and other agencies to understand and meet their assessed needs; supporting them to achieve their potential. Your role will include assessment, planning and interventions with children in need, looked after children and children in need of protection.</p><p>You will have a Social Work qualification and an understanding of the impact of disability on children's lives. We're looking for somebody who is passionate about making a difference and able to use creative and personalised strengths-based approaches to achieve positive outcomes for children. You will be able to work in partnership with disabled children and their families as well as colleagues in Children's and Adult's Services, Education, Health and the Voluntary & Community sector.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Just some of the skills and experience you will need include:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Able to analyse and interpret complex information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</li>\n<li>Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a wide range of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>\n<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>\n<li>Evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification.</li>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>\n<li>Readiness to work towards Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) qualification at Stage one or equivalent.</li>\n<li>Valid and full driving licence or ability to travel around the county independently.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached. </strong></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>We provide regular group supervision and access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days.<br><br>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. </p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy80ODgvMzM4ODJmZjZjMzQzMWExNDM0YTRhYWUzOTM2MDA4NTUucG5n.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. </p><p>That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.</p><p>For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit<strong> <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is<strong> CAFHE05792.</strong></p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</p><p>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help page</a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42003 - £54533 per annum + local gov pension scheme","publishDate":"2025-06-02T10:50:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T10:50:28.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2e17f1ae-1881-4ccf-9282-fb049c9d61c6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c18be115-ae38-40c7-8867-22853e2a89b3","title":"Vision Rehabilitation Specialist","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</span></p><p><span>Our Sensory Services team have a unique focus, supporting adults born with sensory impairments, including those present since birth or acquired at any age. We work with adults with sensory impairments acquired at any age (people who are Deaf, hearing impaired, Deafblind, or who are visually impaired). Many of the people the team work with also have lifelong physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, and brain injuries acquired at an early age. The team offers a dedicated, strengths-based approach to supporting people with disability that we know makes a positive difference. Whether we are engaging with people seeking advice, providing equipment or skills training, or starting a journey with people that may lead to a personal budget to meet complex needs, we are always looking to deliver the best outcomes.</span></p><p><span>We believe the best staff get the best outcomes. This is a rare opportunity for you to join our supportive and friendly Sensory Services Team as a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - hear from one of our current team members about what working here is really like:</span></p><p><span>\"I joined the Sensory Services Team as a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist nearly a year and a half ago. After working for my last place for 21 years, it was a big change, which luckily worked out very well. I have found the ROVI/VRS Team to all be very friendly, very supportive and have a lot of expertise. It is a great team to work with, and I also feel West Sussex value their staff and value what we do as Vision Rehabilitation Specialists\" Alex, Vision Rehabilitation Specialist</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Salary: </span></strong><span>£35,235 to £37,938 per annum</span><br><strong><span>Working pattern:</span></strong><span> 37 hours per week</span><br><strong><span>Contract type:</span></strong><span> Permanent</span><br><strong><span>Locations:</span></strong><span> Worthing office base but role covers Adur, Worthing and Mid Sussex areas. Hybrid working opportunities will be discusses at interview</span></span></p><p><span>Our Vision Rehabilitation Specialists are an integral part of the countywide team also made up of Social Workers for deaf people, and Assistant Care Managers for deaf and hard and hearing and visually impaired people. The Vision Rehabilitation Specialists work directly with people with a visual impairment from the office base is in Horsham however you will be regularly traveling to clients in Crawley and Mid Sussex including areas that are not easily accessible by public transport. Due to the amount of equipment (of a moderate weight) you are required to transport to appointments, including mobility aids and equipment for independent living, you will need to be a car driver.</span></p><p class=\"Default\"><span>As a Vision Rehabilitation Specialists you'll be utilising your skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering positive outcomes for people who are blind (severely sight impaired) or partially sighted (sight impaired), deaf and deafblind. You will manage a busy and varied caseload by providing a statutory accountable social care service to those people who access or need the service. You will be undertaking high quality assessments and reviews as well as contribute to mental capacity act assessments and to safeguarding enquiries. A great part of this role is working alongside local voluntary organisations and building up good working relationships with them. The team have great links with the local eye clinic liaison officers and work together to benefit the people we work with, good relationship management skills will help you to succeed as a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.</span></p><p class=\"Default\"><span>Please note that we can only consider people who have a relevant qualification for this role e.g., foundation degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) / Certificate of Orientation and Mobility/ Technical Officer: Visual Impairment.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria please cover with examples in your application):</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Good assessment skills, including the ability to ensure regular reviews and risk management with a variety of individuals, carers or families.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to effectively prioritise work and meet deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to analyse and interpret complex information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to others and use</span></li>\n<li><span>negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></li>\n<li><span>Degree in relevant subject <strong>or </strong>Equivalent relevant qualification e.g., foundation degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) / Certificate of Orientation and Mobility/ Technical Officer: Visual Impairment.</span></li>\n<li><span>British Sign Language (BSL) - Level 1 or above, or a willingness to undertake training to achieve this.</span></li>\n<li><span>Valid, full driving licence.</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35235 - £37938 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-30T09:00:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T09:00:17.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8ae4975a-f70b-4f08-9913-926800c84934.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d4c4595e-464a-47ff-8acb-07a59b8b9490","title":"Senior Social Worker - LLS Transition","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents. If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance.</span></p><p><span><span>Working in the Transition Teams is all about making a positive difference for </span><span>young people on their journey to </span><span>adulthood. We recruit colleagues who share our </span><span>passion for supporting young people to be ambitious and develop lives of their </span><span>own. If you join us you will be welcomed into supportive teams who will </span><span>encourage you to be the best colleague that you can be.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We</span> <span>aim to</span><span>:</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Offer early intervention</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Build on an in</span><span>di</span><span>vidual</span><span>'</span><span>s strengths to develop skills and independence</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Build and </span><span>p</span><span>romote links with the individual's community</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Promote and maintain safety and good health, and</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Promote employment and meaningful daily occu</span><span>p</span><span>at</span><span>ion</span><span>.</span></span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> NJC grade 11 dependent on experience £42,708 - £45,718 per annum</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Horsham</span></p><p><span><span>The Transition Teams are county</span><span>-</span><span>wide teams that offer a service to young </span><span>people from the age of 16 who have lifelong disabilities. Lifelong disability </span><span>transition services are for those young people with physical disability, </span><span>learning </span><span>disability and / or autism. The focus of the team is to support people moving </span><span>from childhood to adulthood and plan for the time after the person turns 18.</span></span><br><br><span><span>Transition is a busy and exciting time for workers and young people. You will be </span><span>expected</span> <span>to work within organisational, policy and legislative frameworks as you </span><span>support young people to increase their independence and plan for the future.</span></span><br><br><span><span>As a Social Worker </span><span>within a busy community team, </span><span>y</span><span>ou will be responsible for </span><span>achieving positive change an</span><span>d improved outcomes</span> <span>for young people. You will </span><span>have a </span><span>varied, complex caseload,</span> <span>and provide </span><span>a</span><span>n</span> <span>accountable social care service </span><span>to those people who access or need the service. You will be undertaking high </span><span>quality assessments and reviews including mental </span><span>capacity act assessments, </span><span>responding to safeguarding enquiries, </span><span>and </span><span>working as part of a team</span><span>. You will </span><span>be </span><span>expected to work within organisational, policy and legislative requirements</span><span>. </span></span></p><p><span><span>You will have the opportunity to apply your social work skills, experi</span><span>ence and </span><span>values to the work that you do in supporting young people, their support </span><span>networks and your team.</span></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover with examples within your application):</strong></span></p><p><span><span>1.</span> <span>G</span><span>ood assessment skills, including the ability to ensure regular reviews and </span><span>risk management with a variety of individuals, carers or families.</span><br><span>2.</span> <span>Able to </span><span>effectively prioritis</span><span>e</span> <span>work and meet deadlines.</span><br><span>3.</span> <span>Able to analyse and interpret</span> <span>complex situations and people</span><span>-</span><span>related </span><span>information</span><span>, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service </span><span>provision.</span><br><span>4.</span> <span>Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to </span><span>deliver an effective service.</span><br><span>5.</span> <span>Hi</span><span>ghly developed communication skills with the ability to</span> <span>communicate clearly </span><span>and effectively in both written and </span><span>verbal</span> <span>format, </span><span>to explain complicated </span><span>information to others and</span> <span>to</span> <span>use negotiation and persuasion skills to </span><span>encourage others to adopt a course of action</span> <span>they might otherwise not wish </span><span>to take</span><span>.</span><br><span>6.</span> <span>Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek </span><span>appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></span></p><p><span><strong>Please refer to the relevant job description for your level of experience for full Qualification and/or experience requirements. Includes:</strong></span></p><p><span><span>*</span> <span>Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of </span><span>Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work.</span></span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Completion of relevant post</span><span>-</span><span>qualifying training.</span></span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Registration with the relevant professional </span><span>registration body and </span><span>responsibility for maintaining registration with that body.</span></span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42708 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-29T11:23:27.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T11:23:27.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5f213b3d-c93d-420f-ad86-c51f69f0e7c3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e200f39f-e0fe-4f18-b466-0d79b3399175","title":"Leaving Care Housing Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£22,899 to £24,853 per annum pro rata (Full Time Equivalent is £28,624 to £31,067 per annum) <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed term due to project funding<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Part time - 29.6 hours per week<br><strong>Location: </strong>Based at Bridge House - Worthing, when not out visiting young people or required to be in the office then home working is available.</p><p><strong>Do you have experience in supporting, families/young people/care leavers?</strong></p><p><strong>Do you have experience of supporting care leavers/young people who are at risk of becoming homeless?</strong></p><p><strong>Do you have excellent communication skills and are you great with IT?</strong></p><p><strong>Then it might be you we are looking for…</strong></p><p>As a Leaving Care Housing Support Worker, you will be engaging with our care leavers who are homeless or at risk, to support them to explore the options available to them. You will provide intensive support to help them to prioritise their housing needs and ensure they understand their housing options and the best matches that will offer them a good housing pathway.</p><p>The support you will provide to our care leavers will be practical and may involve attending meetings, helping with budgeting, as well as understanding how they are better equipped to maintain a tenancy and address their homelessness difficulties. <br>In this role you will work collaboratively alongside our Personal Advisors, as well as external agencies such as housing providers, substance misuse, adult social care, mental health workers and probation services to address the issues that are increasing care leavers risks of homelessness.</p><p>Whilst this work can be very rewarding, it can also be emotionally demanding, for example, involving significant work dealing with vulnerable young people who can have complex needs. The role could also involve exposure to challenging behaviour from our young people who access our services.</p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a></strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To be successful in this role you need to:</p><ul>\n<li>Have experience of direct work with young people and the ability to work effectively with care leavers in crisis to provide a solution focussed approach.</li>\n<li>Have extensive experience of working with young people/families at risk of homelessness.</li>\n<li>Have the ability to manage casework for the children/young people ensuring that needs are reviewed, objectives are set and measuring progress of these.</li>\n<li>Engage, communicate and work creatively in partnership with the children/young people we support, their support networks and partner organisation.</li>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex data and information and make informed decisions, recommendations and prioritise on this basis to gain positive outcomes.</li>\n<li>Have experience of using a range of direct work interventions in crisis situations, working with young people and their families and or support networks.</li>\n<li>Have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification/experience, demonstrating a level of ability in working with young people and families and or support networks.</li>\n<li>Be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.</li>\n</ul><p>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>At West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for all children, young people, families, and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for children, young people, and families in West Sussex that we support. You will join us at a key time in our improvement journey.</p><p>We have established a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. We don't underestimate the work that needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening in the Care Leavers service. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to the Care Leavers in West Sussex - there has never been a more rewarding time to join!</p><p>The Care Leavers service work with our care leavers between the ages of 17-25 in their transition to adulthood. Personal Advisors support care leavers to develop the skills needed to live independently and to be aspirational in identifying and achieving their goals, including healthy living, stable homes and good educational opportunities. Transitioning into adulthood is a challenging time for any young people. This is especially so for our care leavers who have often experienced trauma and may have complex needs including mental health, substance use and offending behaviours.</p><p>Click here to find out more about the team - <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/leaving-care-team-jobs/\">Leaving Care Team jobs - West Sussex County Council</a></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05707</strong>.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. 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West Sussex County Council

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£24613 - £26501 per annum

flexible office base (On-Site)

Posted 17 hours ago

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