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Through our Early Help Service, we will work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every person is supported to achieve his or her potential. The foundations for mental health, emotional control, doing well in education and parenting ability are all set in place in the early years; the home surroundings, family life and parenting are all important factors in determining positive outcomes for children as they grow and develop.For more information about us and about working in Early Help at West Sussex, please visit our website: <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR</a>.The OpportunitySalary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Shoreham & Horsham areaInterview Date: 5th June 2025The Family Hubs and Start for Life programme helps meet commitments in 'The best start for life: a vision for the 1,001 critical days', published as government policy in March 2021. The programme's objective is to join up and enhance services delivered through transformed family hubs in local authority areas, ensuring all parents and carers can access the support they need when they need it. A Family Hub supports families from conception, through the child's early years and up to the age of 19 (or 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). Family Hubs can support all families, but it is particularly important that they are designed to be accessible to families experiencing social or economic disadvantage or those from minoritised groups who experience exclusion.As a Family Hub Team Manager, you will be expected to lead, supervise and provide oversight of a team that provides universal services to all children and families across West Sussex. You will be committed to raising standards in practice that will directly lead to better outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will be the site responsible person for a number of family hubs, ensuring compliance with all aspects of health & safety and reporting and following up on building faults (in order to maintain service delivery). Managing the operation of the Family Hubs on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the hubs are welcoming and friendly places, working closely with colleagues to secure the best possible outcomes for children.You will play a key role in the Early Help leadership team in bringing your knowledge and expertise into the development of services. You will be responsible for ensuring policies and practice are adhered to through a number of quality assurance processes. You will work alongside peers across the directorate to work collaboratively to ensure the needs of children are met.Experience and Skills<ul>\n<li>Ability to anticipate problems, plan solutions and make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions which will have a wider service impact, particularly in relation to providing a varied service, resource issues, partnership building (internally or externally) and the day-to-day management and direction of the team.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of others and communicate information which may be complex and contentious.</li>\n<li>Effective people and performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and motivate and inspire the team to deliver quality professional practice.</li>\n<li>Analytically minded with the ability to judge, analyse and interpret varied and highly complex situations to produce strategies over the long term e.g. interpret and solve issues by coordinating with multiple agencies across the county, such as schools, CAMHS, Adult Services, Social Care, Police, etc.</li>\n</ul> <ul>\n<li>Post graduate professional qualification relevant either to management or to a professional service specialism (e.g. Social Work, Health, Early Education and Childcare, Community Development, Family Support); or equivalent level of significant experience demonstrating comprehensive application of the above levels of knowledge in a relevant setting.</li>\n<li>Relevant chartered status of a professional body or equivalent high-level experience of involved practices.</li>\n<li>Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle/ability to travel around the county independently.</li>\n</ul>For the full list of key skills and qualifications, please refer to the Job Description.Rewards and BenefitsAs 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.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">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.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05732.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Emma Parker at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> or for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the 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.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. 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.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability, Veteran's or WSCC Care Leaver's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-01T11:18:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T11:18:24.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/01610cd0-0492-4233-aef3-5a9487adb808.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"80bc538f-d587-491f-a65f-3402bf69eef1","title":"Team Manager - Extra Care Housing Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"About UsWest Sussex County Council provides services to over 850,000 residents, and we know that our employees are at the heart of our success. We strive to create a dynamic, supportive working environment where you can reach your full potential, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and feel valued for the work you do.We are seeking a Team Manager for our Extra Care Housing team within Adult Services. Extra Care Housing provides long-term, high-quality care and support for individuals with progressive health conditions. This service is key to reducing reliance on residential and nursing care while offering a more cost-effective and empowering solution for residents.If you are thinking why join West Sussex, there is a supportive culture that is second to none. You will receive regular 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.About The JobSalary: £53,350 to £57,005 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Countywide, flexible office base including County Hall North, Horsham Interview Date: 30th May As our Social Work Team Manager, you will be responsible for effective leadership and management of an area-based community team. The Team Manager has direct line management responsibility for a team of staff consisting of Social Workers and Assistant Care Managers. We are looking for a leader who role models best practice and provides support and advice for the team, ensuring there are safe working practices in the service. To succeed in this role, you need to be resilient, have previous management experience and have worked in frontline Adult services. Being a Social Work Team Manager will require you to be confident in working with and offering advice about the statutory requirements of complex pieces of legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and all related legislation, while leading a strengths-based team and ways of working within the Community-led support model locally known as Supporting Lives, Connecting People. Good managerial abilities are important for administering a budget and writing proposals. You will demonstrate an authoritative, applied knowledge of the specialist or professional discipline including technical theories and related principles. You will have detailed knowledge of practices and procedures relating to management of discipline.Good leadership skills are a must, as you will be expected to deputise for the Service / Operations Manager and take a County-wide lead for areas of the service when needed.Experience and SkillsThe following key skills and qualifications will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover how you meet each within your application:Key Skills: 1. Ability to make sound, pragmatic, problem-solving decisions including tackling difficult problems of a technical, professional, resource or people-related nature. 2. Excellent communication skills with ability to influence others and negotiate effective business solutions. 3. Research and knowledge management skills; able to apply project management principles and practices. 4. Leadership, effective people management and performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and support to individuals and teams during complex situations. 5. Ability to challenge existing practices and identify innovative strength-based solutions 6. Sound and accurate IT skills for general office duties, producing reports and undertaking research. Qualifications:<ul>\n<li>Post graduate professional qualification relevant to the professional service specialism (such as CQSW/CSS/DipSW or BA/MA in Social Work or equivalent).</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Relevant chartered status of a professional body or equivalent high-level experience of involved practices.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing and leading staff.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a small budget and/or contributing to financially related decisions on larger spends.</li>\n</ul>Rewards and Benefits<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=\"536\" height=\"355\">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.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05736.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.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.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.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 <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. 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!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53350 - £57005 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-01T10:28:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T10:28:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8ae6698b-efb6-43bb-a674-90b474b23f67.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06db9015-5521-493a-b95e-f06585b4cae6","title":"Assistant Care Manager - East Surrey Hospital Social Work Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Redhill","locationType":3,"description":"About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. This is a great opportunity to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in friendly East Surrey Hospital Social Work Team that prides itself on their supportive culture. The East Surrey Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people in hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.Stacey, an Assistant Care Manager in the team, says \"I enjoy working as an ACM as it is an opportunity to work within the social care sector - helping people with varying needs, supporting them to meet their outcomes and striving to make a difference. I really enjoy working in the team because of the wealth of experience my colleagues hold and the supportive nature of every member of staff\" About The JobSalary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: East Surrey Hospital, RedhillOur Assistant Care Managers have a really supportive working environment and inductions are well planned with help from across the team. So whether it's in person, on the phone or even in the chat group there is always someone on hand to help. You will be working across the Acute ward, A&E, Community Hospitals, and assessing people in their own homes; providing advice and guidance to those people who access or need the service. As well as assessing you will be completing plans, implementing and monitoring care packages, although there is a focus on short term support you will also be carrying out reviews for long term support. 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 is accurate records of all of the amazing work you have undertaken, and produce reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court, panels and other agencies.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. There would be some requirement to work flexibly, out of office hours to assist customers, carers and families and you will be required to travel throughout the county including locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.Experience and SkillsThe following skills, qualifications and experiences will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please ensure you cover how you meet each point within your applicationKey Skills:<ol>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</li>\n<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.</li>\n<li>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.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</li>\n</ol>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>\n<li>GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li>\n<li>NVQ Level 3 in Care. Desirable</li>\n<li>Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.</li>\n<li>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.</li>\n<li>An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.</li>\n<li>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</li>\n</ul>Rewards and Benefits<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">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.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05697.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Deborah Clay (Team Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. 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.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.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.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all of the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. 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! ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £32067 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-01T09:50:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T09:50:57.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f65d19ea-b2f3-4c9b-9b0d-41105e070951.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"593db0d5-047d-4f81-83a4-7f55cb4bff48","title":"YES Caseworker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"About UsThe Youth Emotional Support (YES) service works with young people aged 11 to 18 to help ensure that they are supported to achieve their potential. The foundations for future mental health, emotional control, intelligence, and parenting ability are all set in place in the early years through to adolescence, and the home surroundings, family life and parenting are all important factors in determining positive outcomes for young people in the future.The YES service are passionate about delivering positives outcomes for young people to provide them with the building blocks for future success with a focus on mood, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, self-injury and any other issues that might be affecting their emotional well-being. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our communities in West Sussex. That's why we encourage a culture that puts Children First.The OpportunitySalary: £35,235 to £37,938 per annum Working Pattern: 2 x Full Time Contract Length: Fixed Term (ending 31/03/2026) Location: Durban Road, Bognor Regis and Wickbourne Centre, LittlehamptonYou will provide support to individual young people and their families, helping to assess and meet their learning, personal and social needs, to assist them in making the transition between childhood and adulthood, and to make positive choices about their lives, in particular their emotional wellbeing. You will provide information, advice, and guidance services and personal one to one support to young people aged 11-17 years old who have emotional health and wellbeing vulnerabilities. You'll be working very closely with people who access or need the service and/or dealing with subject matter which will require you to demonstrate emotional resilience. The role could also involve exposure to challenging behaviour from people who access or need the service.Experience and SkillsKey Skills <ul>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret people-related information and data to prioritise needs, and to negotiate and implement effective plans for intervention and service provision.</li>\n<li>Ability to effectively engage and empower young people to undertake direct work and use a range of interventions to achieve change. Ability to work effectively with young people in crisis and manage conflict, containing own and others' anxieties and working within the boundaries of the role.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in partnership with carers, colleagues, and a variety of external agencies to deliver the most effective service, including the ability to facilitate and co-ordinate multi-agency meetings and plans.</li>\n<li>Ability to work professionally, to reflect on own practice and learn from experience. To take responsibility for own performance and be proactive in relation to own work and professional development.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format including the ability to explain complicated and contentious information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice, and supervision.</li>\n</ul>Qualifications and/or experience<ul>\n<li>Relevant degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating that level of applied knowledge in providing advice and support to young people.</li>\n<li>Relevant postgraduate professional qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.</li>\n<li>Significant experience of direct work with young people.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency context, demonstrating an awareness of differing roles and responsibilities and effective methods of collaboration.</li>\n<li>Evidence of good assessment skills, including the ability to ensure regular reviews and risk management with a variety of young people. Evidence of effectively prioritising work and meeting deadlines.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in partnership with those who access or need the service and maintaining a focus on the needs of the individual whilst handling conflict and disagreement.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with those who access or need the service to identify issues and identify specific action by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload.</li>\n<li>Full and valid driving licence.</li>\n</ul>Rewards and BenefitsAs 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.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">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.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05640 .For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Leah Bladen at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>, for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the 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.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. 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.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability, Veteran's or WSCC Care Leaver's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35235 - £37938 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-30T08:53:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T08:53:13.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/44ddced6-ed77-413f-986b-ea724509b37e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f0e8f2d-81de-4233-bc51-ab0b5ddf27db","title":"Social Worker - Princess Royal Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Princess Royal Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"About UsAn opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population. The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.About The JobSalary: £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience Working Pattern: Full time Contract Length: Permanent Location: Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.Internal candidates 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.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):<ol>\n<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</li>\n<li>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</li>\n<li>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</li>\n</ol>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and Benefits<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?1742482143926\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">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.Further Information 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.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.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.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. 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! ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T12:50:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T12:50:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6bc94549-cfc2-47b6-a790-cb4aa478f8d9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7de69b8e-0c39-44a0-a8e4-6eb0971b9cfa","title":"Legal Clerk","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"About UsHere at West Sussex County Council (WSCC) we have an opportunity for a Legal Clerk to join our Legal Services team which aims to give the best possible legal and insurance service to the Council.As an organisation we have a simple goal - to deliver the best possible services to the people of West Sussex. We do this through the people who work for us, so it's paramount to us to ensure that our employees are supported and valued.The OpportunitySalary: £25,584 to £25,992 per annum (£17,286 to £17,562 per annum, pro rata'd)Working Pattern: Full time or Part time, 25 to 37 hours per weekLocation: County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working from homeInterview date: 23rd May 2025In this role you will provide a range of legal support to the People Services team within Legal Services. Your duties will include the organisation of case files, handling and preparing court related documents and court process management. The role also involves supporting fee earning members of the team.The job has some direct responsibility for handling and processing legal information where concentration, care, accuracy and confidentiality are important. You will also be required to prepare legal documents for distribution, and be required to sit for periods whilst taking notes during meetings.What we are looking for<ul><li>Ideally you will have experience within an administrative role. You must be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of this fast-paced team.</li></ul> <ul><li>You will have relevant or organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies associated with operating an administrative service, and excellent knowledge of IT and related systems / procedures. You will be a strong team player.</li></ul> <ul><li>You will have the ability to organise your own workload, taking initiative and prioritising work as required. You will be able to respond to unexpected situations, for example, responding to a change of court date at short notice.</li></ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Working for usAs well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including:<ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving 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 (see ou<a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\">Staff discounts page</a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CRS00933.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Fiona Gardner at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.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.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/\">application help</a> page.CC ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25584 - £25992 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T11:09:07.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T11:09:07.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cc8c2e5d-9476-4dab-aea2-b882e7aff5e4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"926966d5-9151-4808-b8d3-c36c32aaddfb","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team Maternity Cover","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Haywards Heath","locationType":3,"description":"About UsAn opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population. The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.About The JobSalary: £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience Working Pattern: Full time Contract Length: Fixed Term contract until 31/03/2026 Location: Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.Internal candidates 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.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):<ol>\n<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</li>\n<li>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</li>\n<li>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</li>\n</ol>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and Benefits<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=\"551\" height=\"365\">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.Further Information 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.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.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.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. 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! ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T10:29:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T10:29:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fcb8091f-afe2-4607-8c1c-623a6cc27f89.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba2b4afd-25ae-4ae6-82c5-fc2665915a04","title":"Litigation Lawyer","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"The OpportunitySalary: £38,626 to £41,511 per annumWorking pattern: Full time, 37 hours per weekLocation: Based at County Hall, Chichester, hybrid working from home.We're on the look out for a skilled and dedicated lawyer to join our friendly legal team within the Litigation & Insurance team.As a Litigation lawyer, you will have conduct of a varied caseload providing advice to client groups across the council on all aspects of dispute resolution in the areas of third party and employers' liability claims, debt recovery to include adult social care debt recovery, contractual disputes and landlord and tenant.What we are looking for:<ul>\n<li>A qualified lawyer with up to two years post-qualification (or equivalent experience).</li>\n<li>Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.</li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal skills and to work effectively as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Experience drafting, interpreting and analysing documents, conducting legal research and undertaking advocacy.</li>\n<li>Computer literate.</li>\n<li>Experience of dispute resolution procedures, the Civil Procedure Rules 1998, and the Practice Directions.</li>\n</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Working for usAs well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including:<ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving 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 (see our<a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\">Staff discounts page</a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CRS00931.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Richard Pearce (Principal Lawyer) at <a href=\"mailto:\">r</a> or Nigel Robinson (Senior Solicitor) at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.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.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/\">application help</a> page. CC ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T03:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T03:06:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ff1214f0-f3f3-4e11-9cd3-efeabace1b21.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"74b1dd5a-a0af-4826-81c3-f77e18f4e6d9","title":"Night Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bognor Regis","locationType":3,"description":"Our team at Hammonds (Adults Residential Service) focuses on providing the right balance of the individuality, needs, wishes and rights of the people we support. We're looking a Night Support Worker to join our wonderful team on a part-time basis.Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/careers-in-adults-residential-services-day-opportunities-and-shared-lives/\">Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</a> to learn more about the difference you can make!About The JobSalary: £12.45 - £12.65 per hour (plus enhancements)Enhancements: Weekend working - Time & a half, Bank Holidays - Double time & Night enhancement (8pm - 10pm shifts) *if applicable to the role Working Pattern: Shifts on 4-week rotation (inclusive of evenings & weekends)Contract Length: Part Time, 22.50 hours per week equating to a total of 90 hours per month *(the weekly hours may vary)Location: Hammonds, Bognor RegisAs a Night Support Worker, you will:<ul>\n<li>Provide personal physical, emotional care and support during a waking night shift.</li>\n<li>Listen to people and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Undertake light domestic duties as required to ensure cleanliness, comfort, and safety for people we support throughout the day e.g., laundry, or safely cleaning an area after a person has needed personal care.</li>\n<li>Complete regular hourly checks around the service, to include checking on people's wellbeing and on the security of the building.</li>\n</ul>You will work as part of a team based within a residential setting. As a Night Support Worker, you will be required to provide safe, effective, and personalised support and care in supporting individuals to bed, getting up in the morning and responding to their emotional and physical wellbeing as required during the night.This is an active role and there will be some requirements for moving and handling, for example, assisting people to walk, moving people between a wheelchair and chair using a hoist etc.You will be required to be on duty for up to a 10-hour shift, during which time you are required to stay awake and able to provide appropriate care. There may be a need to work evenings or weekends to meet the needs of the service.What you need to suceedYou'll need to demonstrate a basic understanding of working with people with learning disabilities, people with dementia and other cognitive impairments, and adults with physical and sensory impairments.Experience and skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)Key Skills:<ol>\n<li>Ability to interpret information, such as service complaints, and then redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.</li>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide clear and concise specialist advice and guidance to a range of people we support. Be able to work with a person who might be less able to express themselves and understand non-verbal communication.</li>\n<li>Clear, concise basic literacy and numeracy skills to record and document activities in the care plan.</li>\n<li>Able to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from people and respond sensitively to their families and carers.</li>\n<li>Able to build relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team completing shared tasks to deliver a service to others.</li>\n</ol>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>\n<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills to record and document activities in the provider plans.</li>\n<li>Diploma Level 2 in Care, or willingness to work towards, or equivalent qualification - Desirable</li>\n<li>Basic understanding of Safeguarding, the needs of the people and their rights as an individual.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedure, Manual Handling - Desirable</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or vulnerable people - Desirable</li>\n</ul>You'll be comfortable following basic procedures and clear instructions so that little close supervision is necessary, for example determining actions needed in accordance with provider plan or health and safety.You'll have the ability to support people to grow in confidence, and a desire to develop their ability to do the things they want to. You'll have a good working knowledge of safeguarding and managing risks, and you'll be able to raise concerns in relation to individuals through recognising verbal, physical or behavioural changes and signs.You'll be comfortable following basic procedures and clear instructions so that little close supervision is necessary, for example determining actions needed in accordance with provider plan or health and safety.You'll be comfortable following basic procedures and clear instructions so that little close supervision is necessary, for example determining actions needed in accordance with provider plan or health and safety.BenefitsAs 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.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme</li>\n<li>A range of flexible working options</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li>\n<li>A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, ASOS, B&Q and many more)</li>\n<li>Car benefit scheme</li>\n<li>A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives</li>\n</ul>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.How to Apply: Upload your CV and complete the application form 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 explain how your skills and experience relate to the key skills listed on the job description.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.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.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.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</a> page. 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!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.45 - £12.65 per hour + (plus enhancements)","publishDate":"2025-04-24T08:05:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T08:05:17.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6810bb9b-719e-4227-9a6c-fc48a340d762.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9e97b6c5-05f0-4d70-b049-ebdc0533a3a6","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"East Surrey Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"About UsAn opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at East Surrey Hospital.This is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population. The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.About The JobSalary: £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: East Surrey Hospital, RedhillAs an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):<ol>\n<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</li>\n<li>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</li>\n<li>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</li>\n</ol>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and Benefits<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=\"548\" height=\"363\">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.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05706.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.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.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.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</a> page. 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! ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T02:41:01.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T02:41:01.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/87b65e65-69de-47d6-b704-1936367c3ed2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7911317c-b598-4aff-ba70-5ca50bcb5dc7","title":"(Library) Team Manager - Enquiries Learning and Enterprise","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to play a pivotal role in leading a provision of a specialist area of library services across the county.The Library Service is statutory and universal, providing access to books and information. We promote the benefits of reading for learning, health and wellbeing through campaigns, events and activities. We help people get online and navigate the digital world. We provide targeted services for hard to reach or vulnerable groups and we offer services to support employment and enterprise. Our online platforms offer a download service for books, newspapers and magazines, plus access to trusted information resources.During a period of significant and fundamental change, we continually seek to improve and develop our customer offer, meeting residents' high expectations, contributing to the national sector development and consolidating our value to communities.The OpportunitySalary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum (£31,575 to £33,624 per annum, pro rata'd per annum)Working Pattern: Part-time, 25 hours per weekLocation: Based at either Crawley Library, Worthing Library or Power Place in Chichester and working countywide across our network of 36 librariesInterview date: w/c 19th MayAs the Team Manager for the Enquiries, Learning and Enterprise Team in West Sussex Library Service, you will have sound knowledge of information and enquiries services, plus an excellent understanding of how libraries support skills and learning, particularly with job seekers and those wishing to start or develop a local business. You will lead a small team of Librarians to support frontline staff in their delivery of services locally.As the Team Manager, you will be engaged in some truly exciting and rewarding work, which will include the following:<ul>\n<li>Develop the work we do to enable enquiry handling and community-based support.</li>\n<li>Shape and articulate the support we offer to residents seeking employment and library-based business.</li>\n<li>Promote and deliver the library service local history and heritage offer, liaising with the Record Office to develop local history and heritage work.</li>\n<li>Plan and deliver strategic projects to engage and support residents and colleagues.</li>\n<li>Champion all elements of Enquiries, Learning and Enterprise as a core priority, contributing to the design of the Library Service plan working with managers across all localities and teams.</li>\n<li>Promote the work of the Enquiries, Learning and Enterprise Team with colleagues across the Communities directorate and the wider County Council and working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies and organisations.</li>\n</ul>What are we looking for?<ul>\n<li>Genuine passion for libraries and their role in providing access to trusted information. Excited by the challenge of providing an accessible and universal information service across library networks.</li>\n<li>Experience in curating specialist information for targeted audiences.</li>\n<li>Relevant experience in managing staff and demonstrating strategic leadership with the ability to inspire and motivate action in others.</li>\n<li>Track record of delivering impact for the community through projects and partnerships.</li>\n<li>Chartered Librarian or equivalent level of expertise and good knowledge of information resources and ideally to have experience relevant to public libraries.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills with an open mind and positive outlook. Strong interpersonal skills to build impactful working relationships with colleagues and partners.</li>\n<li>Commitment to developing and enhancing the West Sussex library offer.</li>\n</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Working for usAs well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including:<ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving 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 (see our<a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\">Staff discounts page</a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further informationThe reference number for this role is CPP01074.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager Katie Gledhill (Lead Manager Library Service)at .For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.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.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/\">application help</a> page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31575 - £33624 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-23T08:19:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T08:19:19.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e43fb82f-05ed-4fbd-bc98-a2806029b3f2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b983cf9-0982-4e19-8de5-127649496c5f","title":"Residential Childcare Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"About UsIn the Worthing area, WSCC Residential Services has a fantastic opportunity within a new home that will care for children with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural needs brought on by early childhood trauma and family breakup. To make sure children receive the right support and have a clear long term plan, the home will function as a temporary emergency assessment home. This unique role will involve working as a team to provide support, specifically to children who would struggle to live with others and would require additional help from their support circle to thrive. We are looking for a driven professional with a child-centred approach to their work who is willing, able, and committed to helping children. Being able to truly impact the lives of the children and their families will come with joining our children's residential roles. You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about their work and commitment to supporting children.For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/\">Children's residential care careers (westsussex.gov.uk)</a> The OpportunitySalary: £27,711 - £29,093 per annum including weekend working allowance (salary £26,409-£27,711 plus weekend working allowance of £1,302 - £1,382) Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours) + rota for evening and weekend work Contract: Permanent Location: <a name=\"_Hlk175319448\"></a>This position will be based in a Residential Home in the Worthing area, with the expectation to provide cover in another Residential Home, Blue Cove within Worthing, as and when required.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 monthsTo support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role which is identified as hard to recruit and remain in the County Council's employment during this time. The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months Shifts and rotas - for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, which will include every other weekend and sleep in duties when needed. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.Rewards and BenefitsAs 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.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"227\">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.About YouTo succeed in this role, you will be:<ul>\n<li>Child centred, with the ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with our children and young people.</li>\n<li>Caring, creative and passionate about supporting and developing positive outcomes for our children and young people</li>\n<li>A positive role model, supporting them to thrive and achieve their full potential.</li>\n<li>Helping to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations to the highest standards possible.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity</li>\n<li>To promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li>\n<li>Qualified to Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent or willing to work towards this.</li>\n</ul>If you would like to join a newly created team, helping to shape our new home, please take a look at the attached job description to see if you have the skills, qualifications and experience to be a Residential Childcare Worker.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05350.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact one of the following people;Theo Barclay (Registered Manager) <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>Elaine West (Resourcing Advisor) <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> 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.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 an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.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.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/\">application help</a> page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27711 - £29093 per annum + Including Weekend Working allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-23T03:08:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T03:08:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f5508f0f-7a66-4a46-b9a2-0051cb3d6760.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4b11c067-c035-40cf-bcb3-25ab0f9d4245","title":"Advanced Assistant Care Manager - Changing Futures Programme","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Shoreham-By-Sea","locationType":3,"description":"About UsChanging Futures is a Pan Sussex system change programme focussing on improving the system for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. It is one of 15 national Programme's bringing together public and community sector partners to redesign ways that local systems and services are delivered, designed and commissioned to better meet the needs for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage. Multiple disadvantage is defined by the national Changing Futures Programme as 'people who experience three or more of: homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic violence and mental ill health'. To find out more please visit<a href=\"https://www.changingfuturessussex.org/\"> Social Care | Changing Futures Sussex</a>.The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple complex needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma informed, person-centred support. The Programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access. Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three Local Authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove.You'll work alongside colleagues from the Communities Directorate, Adult Social Care, and third-sector organisations in a newly developed team. Together, we bring a range of expertise to deliver intensive, holistic support for a small caseload of people across West Sussex who face multiple disadvantages - including homelessness or insecure housing, involvement with the criminal justice system, substance use, domestic abuse, and mental health challenges.About The JobSalary: £31,586 to £34,314 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed-term until March 2026* Location: Office-based in Shoreham, covering the Adur, Arun, and Worthing areas Interview Date: Week commencing 19th May*If you're an internal candidate, this position may be available as a secondment. Please ensure you discuss this with your manager before applying.We're excited to offer an opportunity for an Advanced Assistant Care Manager to join the Changing Futures Programme Sussex, as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the Communities Directorate at West Sussex County Council.Your Key ResponsibilitiesAs an Advanced Assistant Care Manager, you'll:<ul>\n<li>Provide intensive, person-centred support to help individuals lead meaningful, independent lives.</li>\n<li>Undertake strengths-based assessments under the guidance of a Social Work England-registered social worker and help develop and implement care and support plans that improve wellbeing and deliver outcomes.</li>\n<li>Carry out risk assessments and assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, appropriate to your skills, knowledge, and experience.</li>\n<li>Represent Adult Services in multi-disciplinary forums related to housing, homelessness, substance misuse, and self-neglect.</li>\n<li>Manage a small budget for emergency provisions and subsistence to support people in urgent need.</li>\n</ul>In addition, you'll need to build a working knowledge of housing legislation and understand how it intersects with adult social care responsibilities.What You'll NeedThis role requires flexibility and resilience. You'll need to:<ul>\n<li>Work flexibly to support customers, carers, and families as needed.</li>\n<li>Travel across the county, including to locations not easily accessible by public transport.</li>\n<li>Be comfortable working with individuals who may be living in unsafe or unhygienic conditions and engaging in high-risk lifestyles.</li>\n</ul>A key aspect of this role involves identifying systemic barriers, adopting creative approaches, and contributing to continuous learning and development across the team.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short listing criteria):<ul>\n<li>Ability to develop and deliver innovative solutions for individuals, to engage with community assets and minimise the need for long-term formal support.</li>\n<li>A passion for enabling people to live independent and meaningful lives that meet their personal aspirations.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to know when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</li>\n<li>Ability to develop relationships within a multi-agency working environment that has contributed to improvements to individuals and or services.</li>\n<li>Experience of working within the statutory requirements of Adult Social Care, with experience of working in a hands-on role.</li>\n<li>Experience of strengths-based assessment of needs, and negotiating and implementing effective plans and outcomes working in partnership to meet people's outcomes.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with adults with homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental ill health.</li>\n<li>Experience of applying a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of a variety of associated legislation, for example Care Act, Mental Capacity, safeguarding, housing regulations, tenancy law.</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge of District and Borough housing sector</li>\n</ul>Further InformationFor 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.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.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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31586 - £34314 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T03:17:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T03:17:54.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9b567fa7-1f4a-40ad-b398-1330197120df.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"604b2aa2-54a5-4d6c-9d48-ecdc8299b6b4","title":"Team Manager - Changing Futures Programme Sussex","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Shoreham-By-Sea","locationType":3,"description":"About UsChanging Futures is a Pan Sussex system change programme focussing on improving the system for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. It is one of 15 national Programme's bringing together public and community sector partners to redesign ways that local systems and services are delivered, designed and commissioned to better meet the needs for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage. Multiple disadvantage is defined by the national Changing Futures Programme as 'people who experience three or more of: homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic violence and mental ill health'. To find out more please visit<a href=\"https://www.changingfuturessussex.org/\"> Social Care | Changing Futures Sussex</a>.The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple complex needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma informed, person-centred support. The Programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access. Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three Local Authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove.About The JobSalary: £53,350 to £57,005 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed-term until March 2026* Location: Office-based in Shoreham, covering the Adur, Arun, and Worthing areas Interview Date: Week commencing 19th May*If you are an internal candidate, this position may be available as a secondment. Please ensure you discuss this with your manager before applying.Are you an inspiring and effective leader ready to take on a pivotal role in delivering high-quality operational services? We're looking for a Social Work Team Manager to join our team - someone who can manage performance, lead with vision, and drive positive outcomes for both service users and staff.As a Social Work Team Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in shaping and delivering high-quality adult social care services. You'll be confident in navigating and advising on complex statutory frameworks including the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation. Your expertise will guide decision-making and ensure compliance across the team.In this key position, you'll lead and manage a dedicated team, acting as the principal professional within your service area. You'll oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of activities and objectives, ensuring consistent performance and continuous improvement. Your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of the service, and you'll play a crucial role in building strong relationships and influencing across the organisation and beyond.. You'll provide specialist advice and guidance across departments, support policy development, and tackle complex challenges - whether they're technical, professional, resource-based, or people-related. You'll uphold and champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, while also adhering to the highest standards, including those set out by Social Work England.We place a strong emphasis on learning and development. Our team is committed not just to delivering services, but to identifying and overcoming system barriers, using innovative approaches and best practice to support individuals experiencing multiple disadvantage.What we're looking for:<ul>\n<li>Proven leadership and management experience in a professional setting</li>\n<li>Ability to think strategically and deliver operational outcomes</li>\n<li>Strong relationship-building and influencing skills</li>\n<li>A collaborative, flexible approach to solving challenges</li>\n</ul>Experience and SkillsKey Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short listing criteria):<ul>\n<li>Ability to make sound, pragmatic, problem-solving decisions including tackling difficult problems of a technical, professional, resource or people-related nature.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills with ability to influence actions by others and negotiate effective business solutions.</li>\n<li>Research and knowledge management skills; able to apply project management principles and practices.</li>\n<li>Leadership, effective people management and performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and support to individuals and teams during complex situations.</li>\n<li>Ability to challenge existing practices and identify innovative strength-based solutions within the required frameworks.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate IT skills for general office duties, producing reports and research.</li>\n<li>Post graduate professional qualification relevant to the professional service specialism (such as CQSW/CSS/DipSW or BA/MA in Social Work or equivalent and PQSW).</li>\n<li>Significant and broad experience demonstrating applied application of the above levels of knowledge in a relevant setting.</li>\n<li>Relevant chartered status of a professional body or equivalent high-level experience of involved practices.</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England and responsibility for maintaining registration.</li>\n<li>Significant post-qualification experience in dealing with diverse issues.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of delivering or co-ordinating a quality customer-focussed service to others.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing and leading staff.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a small budget and/or contributing to financially related decisions on larger spends.</li>\n<li>Experience of supporting initiatives in a political environment.</li>\n</ul>Further Information 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.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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53350 - £57005 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T02:57:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T02:57:42.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0c66b66c-9240-46d9-81a9-341d63f7fd5c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a7b76138-0666-481f-a0f6-37bf11662ba8","title":"Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"About the JobSalary: £44,015 - £56,545 (inclusive of 12.5% Market Rate Supplement and Crawley Weighting Allowance) Contract: Fixed Term for Maternity/Parental Leave Cover Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: Crawley<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy80ODcvZmJkYmUxMGU3YjliNTk5MjU4OWJmNjQ1NTU5NDZjNjQucG5n.png?1731334085892\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\">Join our Family Safeguarding East Team in our offered Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker role, and you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions to facilitate positive change for children and families within a supportive team environment.We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, stable team environment where successes are celebrated and individuals have a fantastic platform to develop and grow their skillsets.Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. Our teams are co-located multi-disciplinary teams that include specialist adult practitioners from domestic abuse (to support both victims and perpetrators), substance use/recovery and mental health services ensure that families are getting support at the right time.Internal candidates 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.Rewards & BenefitsAt West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:<ul>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>\n<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>An excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>\n</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>\n</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Skills & ExperienceJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>\n<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety 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</ul><ul>\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>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>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 are available.</li>\n</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience for the Advanced Social Worker or Social Worker role, please refer to the appropriate job description attached when applying.About UsHere at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a supportive and inclusive employer.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 ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05581.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Heidi Farr at and for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.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 in the appropriate job description) 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.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.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.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. 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In joining our team, you will lead Social Workers and Managers employed by all four local authorities in finding the right families for children with a plan for adoption.We work to a hybrid working model, meaning that although you would have an administrative base in Horsham, team members work largely remotely, making best use of technology, but with the option to touch base at any of our offices across the region. Regular team meetings are conducted both online and in person at a central base.This is an opportunity to join a supportive and committed team of adoption professionals. You will provide professional leadership with a particular focus upon child centred family finding, ensuring effective practices in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework.If you are a qualified social worker, with management experience and you share our commitment to children and families, we would be delighted to hear from you.Rewards and BenefitsAs 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:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About youTo be successful in this role you will have:<ul>\n<li>Ability to deliver change and continually improve practice and performance in a supportive, positive way.</li>\n<li>Emotional intelligence and be able to provide effective leadership, people management and performance management skills ideally with a recognised management qualification to go alongside this.</li>\n</ul><ul><li>Effective research, evaluation and interpretation skills to derive conclusions and plan over the short and longer term and consider changes in legislation and national policy.</li></ul><ul>\n<li>Ability to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions, which will have a wider service impact.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of others and communicate information which may be complex and contentious.</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>Able to reflect on practice and identify innovative solutions within the required framework.</li>\n<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level.</li>\n<li>Experience managing resources to deliver a service for example, leading staff, managing a budget, or contributing to financial related decisions.</li>\n</ul><ul><li>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.</li></ul> For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.About usAdoption South East (ASE) is a regional adoption agency delivering adoption services on behalf of four local authorities (Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove) under a partnership agreement. Although our staff are all employed by the partner local authorities we exist as a separate organisation, with our own ASE management structure. This vacancy is hosted by West Sussex County Council, whose terms and conditions of employment would apply. To learn more about us and our work please visit our website: <a href=\"http://www.adoptionsoutheast.org.uk\">www.adoptionsoutheast.org.uk</a>ASE works across the combined footprint of the four local authorities, from the London borders in the North all the way down to the South Coast. We place up to 100 children in adoptive families each year as well as supporting families in the early stages, and later during the children's growing up years, recognising that as well as joy, adopting brings challenges.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>Further informationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05572.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Michael Wilson (Head of Service) at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. 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