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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation serving more than 850,000 residents. If you're wondering why you should join us, it's because we offer a truly supportive culture-one that's second to none. Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 18 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.In the Mid-Sussex community team, you will be working across the Mid-Sussex area from East Grinstead to Burgess Hill and surrounding areas, including from the A23 to the eastern edge of the West Sussex County Council area. We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries.Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working."I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues." - Senior Social Work PractitionerAbout The JobSalary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: office base County Hall North, Horsham covers Mid Sussex area Interview Date: 15th July 2025We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner (SSWP) to join our Mid Sussex Community Team. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team.As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you'll support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality, strengths-based practice. You'll play a key role in mentoring and supervising colleagues, managing complex cases, and ensuring high standards across assessments and care planning, and the functioning of duty.You'll need a strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and experience in applying these in practice. You should also bring a commitment to the strengths-based model-empowering people to meet their outcomes using their own capabilities, family support, and local community assets, alongside funded care where appropriate.What You'll Be Doing<ul>
<li>Supporting the Team Manager in day-to-day operations</li>
<li>Supervising and mentoring team members</li>
<li>Chairing Best Interest Meetings</li>
<li>Quality assuring assessments and reviews with a strengths-based focus</li>
<li>Promoting and supporting staff wellbeing</li>
<li>Contributing to complaint resolution and continuous service improvement</li>
<li>Holding your own case load</li>
</ul>You will be a confident and empathetic communicator-capable of managing expectations, delivering difficult messages sensitively, and finding alternative solutions in line with our approach. Experience in a supervisory role (or strong foundations and training in supervision) is essential.You'll also be committed to upholding strong social work values and supporting both qualified and unqualified staff.Experience and SkillsPlease ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application: * A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work. * A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work (e.g., Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional) or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level. * Registered with Social Work England. * Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions. * Extensive experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement. * Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach. * Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc. * Requirement for BIA qualified practitioners to contribute to BIA service delivery, AMHP qualified practitioners to contribute to AMHP service delivery. * Valid, full driving licence. Desirable*Please read the role profile for the required key skills for this role as they also need to be covered within your applicationRewards and BenefitsFor 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/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationWe 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/" target="_blank">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!

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About the JobWest Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.Sound like an opportunity you would be interested in, Read more.Salary: £28,624 - £31,067 per annum.Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week.Contract Length: Permanent. Location: Drayton depot, Chichester with hybrid working options.Interview date: As a Transport Coordinator you will lead in the daily running of our depot's vehicles including specialist accessible minibuses.A large part of your role will consist of supporting and recruiting a team of drivers, approximately 50. You will ensure that the relevant vehicles and driver resource are available to deliver our vital service. This will include an understanding of the customer requirements, matching resources to need in a timely and cost effective manner.The role will work closely with Fleet Management to ensure they supply the appropriately sourced and maintained fleet vehicles for their area.What we need from you:<ul>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to anticipate and identify problems, plan solutions, make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions and make best use of available resources.</li>
<li>Strong customer focus with the ability to work within a team.</li>
<li>Good people related skills for managing drivers, working with colleagues in the area teams to deliver excellent services, and also talking to parents and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ability to remain calm when under pressure be able to switch work between competing needs during the course of a day.</li>
<li>Full current drivers D1 licence.</li>
<li>Computer literate.</li>
<li>Demonstrable knowledge of passenger transport operations including use of relevant safety equipment such as tail lifts, barriers and tie-down equipment.</li>
</ul>Rewards and BenefitsIn addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<ul>
<li>A competitive salary.</li>
<li>25 days annual leave.</li>
<li>A generous pension scheme.</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.</li>
<li>A range of discounts (Including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos).</li>
<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>
<li>A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.</li>
</ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our Rewards and Benefits page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is EIE01436.For further information, please contact Caroline Martin at .For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adultsThis post is subject to satisfactory references, 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 application help page.

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Brighton and Hove City Council are recruiting for experienced and enthusiastic tradespeople to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team
Do you want to support the residents of the city with their painting and decorating work? Do you want to focus on your trade and not sourcing materials, writing quotes or chasing customers for payment? Do you have a full clean drivers licence? Do you have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in painting and decorating?
If so, we’d welcome your application to work within our busy Housing Repairs and Maintenance Service.
For an informal discussion, please contact Kay Atherton, Project Manager at <a href="mailto:james.pauley@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:Kay.Atherton@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kay.Atherton@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
<h2>About the role</h2>You will carry out high-standard painting and decorating repairs and refurbishment activities for our residents’ homes, delivering high customer service and meeting all safety, quality and cost control standards.You will mainly be working in occupied properties within the Brighton and Hove area either on your own or in a small team. The key tasks will be:<ul>
<li>Preparing surfaces: cleaning, treating and washing down of mould, sanding, stripping of wallpaper, patch artex repairs and priming surfaces to ensure a smooth base for paint or wallpaper.</li>
<li>Painting of walls, ceilings and woodwork etc…</li>
<li>Wallpapering: Measuring, cutting, and applying wallpaper with precision.</li>
<li>Non licenced, non notifiable asbestos removal works to facilitate painting and decorating works.</li>
<li>General upkeep of properties.</li>
<li>Selection of products and quantities.</li>
</ul>Our residents come from a variety of backgrounds and some are vulnerable so you will need to be comfortable interacting with a wide range of people.Our team members say they enjoy working in Housing Repairs because&nbsp;“Every day is completely different, we really get a chance to help people from the local community and it feels great to have made a difference at the end of the day”.In return for your skills and hard work, we offer:<ul>
<li>A defined working week of 37 hours per week plus 5.5 hours of contracted overtime (Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00)</li>
<li>A full induction with job shadowing&nbsp;and on-going development</li>
<li>Your own allocated fleet vehicle for work use</li>
<li>Paid annual leave</li>
<li>Pension scheme</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is term-time only. For part time applicants, where your working week is less than the council’s basic 37 hour week, contracted overtime rated pay will not form part of your working hours. This is because overtime rated pay is payable for hours worked in excess of the council’s basic 37 hour week. Your starting salary will be pro rata based on the basic annual salary elements of pay between £31,067 &amp; £32,654.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We have an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join us in the delivery of our exciting and high-profile New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme. We are looking for highly motivated people with experience in managing and delivering housing and/or regeneration projects to join our dynamic team. You will work with colleagues across the council, our partners and a range of key stakeholders in the city to deliver your projects.
 
<h2>About the role</h2>We have an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join us in the delivery of our exciting and high-profile New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme.Brighton &amp; Hove is a city with an acute ‘housing crisis’, with over 16,000 households on the housing register, 1,800 in temporary accommodation and a serious shortage of affordable homes. Part of the Council’s response to the housing crisis has been to develop an innovative ‘New Homes for Neighbourhoods’ programme, with an ambition to build at least 500 new council homes. The programme has been successful and has completed 13 new build projects with more onsite, in planning or at other stages in the programme pipeline.We are looking for highly motivated people with experience in managing and delivering housing and/or regeneration projects to join our dynamic team. &nbsp;You will work with colleagues across the council, our partners and a range of key stakeholders in the city to deliver your projects.Please see the attached person specification and job description if this sounds like the kind of challenge that would be of interest to you.Additional benefits for this post include 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years Local Government service), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as valuable training opportunities for continuing professional development.Further information about this role, including a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria, can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification below.&nbsp;For an informal discussion about the role, please contact : Stephen Marsden, Programme Manager, Housing Supply <a href="mailto:Stephen.marsden@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.marsden@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>Interview date: 11 August 2025 Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. <h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Regeneration Project Manager (Housing Supply)

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About UsAt West Sussex County Council (WSCC), we have a Fixed Term contract opportunity for a Children and Young Person Domestic Abuse Worker in our Early Help Service. We are committed to supporting children, families, and young people to achieve their full potential. You will join an experienced leadership team at a key time when we are making major transformations, including driving forward the 'Children First' Improvement Plan. We are focused on improved service delivery with measurable outcomes for children, families, and communities.The Children and Young Person Domestic Abuse Workers and managers are part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. This service identify, assess and assist victims of domestic and sexual violence in order to increase the safety of victims, families and their children and is an integral part of the Early Help Service.The OpportunitySalary: £35,235 to £37,938 per annumWorking Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Location: HorshamInternal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position, however, please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.You will work directly with clients and their families who have experienced domestic violence/sexual assault, to ensure they receive an appropriate service. You will work within a multi-agency setting and keep the clients' safety central to all coordinated responses. You will support colleagues and partner agencies to provide the best possible service to victims.This will include crisis management of victims at high risk, providing one to one work to promote safety and understanding of the impact of the abuse for victims and their families, and also advocating for the victim to ensure their voice is heard.You will be a team player whilst also being able to work on your own initiative to manage crisis situations. You will have a passion for supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence and will be able to communicate effectively with multi-agency partners, so that their voices are heard.You will be part of the Domestic Abuse Hub Team, making initial contact to victims/ survivors assessing risk, safety planning and exploring next steps for support. The role is mainly phone based and there is need to respond at pace to ensure support is put in place quickly. Being both organised and adaptable, you will have the ability to respond to complex situations calmly and effectively.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Excellent crisis management skills with the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with clients, and the ability to provide advice to victims in stressful situations with clarity and empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries.</li>
<li>Excellent advisory, guiding, negotiating and persuasive skills in order to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret individual needs and to develop appropriate safety and action plans.</li>
<li>Experienced at judging and analysing, using these skills to solve difficult problems and develop solutions or plans over the medium term in order to work effectively with a wide variety of people.</li>
<li>Computer literate with the ability to maintain databases and maintain appropriate and accurate records.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>
<li>Relevant qualification at degree level in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience in a paid or unpaid capacity of providing support to people in stressful and difficult situations.</li>
<li>IDVA qualification or willingness to work towards this.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of working in a multi-agency environment with victims of domestic and/or sexual violence.</li>
<li>Experience of working within legislative frameworks to support victims and using their application to develop, influence and promote safety for clients.</li>
<li>Experience of working with vulnerable people and managing a complex caseload.</li>
<li>Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies both adults and children.</li>
<li>Valid and full driving licence.</li>
</ul>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.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: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/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05621.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role please contact Laura Chapman at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></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. 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.

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About UsAt West Sussex County Council, Early Help are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to supporting children, families, and young people to achieve their full potential. You will join an experienced leadership team at a key time when we are making major transformations, including driving forward the 'Children First' Improvement Plan. We are focused on improved service delivery with measurable outcomes for children, families, and communities.The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate, working collaboratively with Social Care and Education and Skills so that all children and families are accessing the right help, co-ordinated support, and protection from the most appropriate part of Children's Services. At every level, support is designed to address and reduce the problems or challenges and prevent them getting worse. Key to this is being able to build productive partnerships with the voluntary and community sector.For further information about us and about working in Early Help at West Sussex please visit our website: <a href="http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR" target="_blank">www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR</a>The OpportunitySalary: £42,708 to £45,718 per annum Working Pattern: Part Time (22.2 hours) Contract Length: Fixed Term until 30th September 2026Location: HorshamInternal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position/ acting up. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.Early Help ensures that children and families receive accessible and co-ordinated support when they need it. This support ranges across a continuum from early identification and preventative approaches through to more targeted help where families are experiencing more complex or multiple difficulties. At every level, support is designed to address and reduce the problems or challenges and prevent them getting worse.You will work in partnership with the multi-agency team, children, young people and families to make decisions to ensure children are safe and receive the most appropriate support based on their needs. You will be able to review and understand information quickly to establish the next steps for families, while considering family history, the wider context and family relationships. You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of partners and ensure complex information is shared in a consistent and concise manner, keeping children central to decision making.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse varied and complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible solutions and balance risks and desired outcomes.</li>
<li>Highly developed communication skills in order to influence in a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complex information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action that they may not otherwise wish to take.</li>
<li>Ability to diagnose, research, analyse and interpret complex or technical information to make effective and robust judgements and articulate recommendations taking into account the broader impacts on families and partners.</li>
<li>Ability to think creatively, innovatively and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to adapt advice.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service in order to support individuals and work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively lead and supervise others and to provide coaching and mentoring when appropriate.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and experience:<ul>
<li>Degree in a relevant profession or equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Significant experience working with children and families, with an understanding of current legislation and policy.</li>
<li>Experience of working in multi-agency context, with an understanding of roles and responsibilities while maintaining a child focussed approach.</li>
<li>Significant experience and understanding of the continuum of need and the ability to apply this knowledge in ensuring safeguarding children is a priority.</li>
<li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour.</li>
</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: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/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05827.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rachel Tandy at for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></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. Being able to drive a car is essential due to it being a countywide service and children we care for potentially being placed out of county.

Senior Early Help Practitioner

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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Mid Kent Environmental Health is a highly successful shared service that covers the three Kent local authorities of Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, and Swale. We are looking for a passionate environmental health professional to join the Environmental Protection Team based in Tunbridge Wells.&nbsp;
For this exciting opportunity we are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills, is passionate about environmental health, and is a strong team player with a positive attitude.&nbsp;
As an Environmental Health Officer in our EP Team no two days are the same. You will manage your own varied caseload, as well as working with and supporting other team members to undertake a wide range of regulatory activities including taking formal action in line with regulatory requirements where required.
You will be involved in various areas of EP work including investigating commercial and residential nuisance complaints, permitting inspections, calibrating air quality equipment, investigating bonfires and drainage issues, sampling private water supplies, and reviewing documents for licensing or planning as a statutory consultee. We are able to provide training and development to the successful candidate in the specialist roles of acoustics, air quality and contaminated land.
About you:
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<li>You will be a highly motivated, flexible, organised individual, with excellent customer service skills, and able to communicate with people at different levels as appropriate.</li>
<li>While this post mainly covers work in the Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone areas, there will be times when you will need to cover the Swale area to meet service demand.</li>
<li>Whilst experience of working in this or a similar role is an advantage, this role would also be suitable for someone who is newly qualified in environmental health and looking to take the first step in their career.</li>
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For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.
Benefits include:
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<li>Hybrid working, 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service and 34 days after 30 years continuous Local Government service), plus additional time in December when the Council closes between Christmas and New Year.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Membership of professional body.</li>
<li>Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development and free town centre parking.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion regarding this rewarding and interesting role please contact Lisa Anderson, Environmental Protection Team Leader 01622 602762&nbsp;&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:L.anderson@midkent.gov.uk" target="_blank">L.anderson@midkent.gov.uk</a>

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Environmental Health Officer

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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Services Advisor to join our team based at Tonbridge Castle.&nbsp;
Reporting to the Tonbridge Castle, Events &amp; Customer Services Manager, you will undertake a customer facing role supporting our telephony service to residents providing excellent multi skilled customer service across all access channels as well as Tonbridge Tourist Information Centre, Castle Attraction and Conference Centre.
Educated to GCSE grade C standard or above in maths and English (or equivalent), you will have previous experience of providing a customer focussed, front-line, public enquiry service. &nbsp;You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and demonstrate confident IT skills.
There is a lot to learn, so you must be prepared to assimilate and retain a large amount of information quickly and demonstrate a “can-do” approach to your work. &nbsp;In return we will give you excellent ongoing training and support.
This is a part time vacancy, and our offices are open seven days a week.&nbsp;
Weekend and bank holiday rotation Approx 1 in 5
Monday 7.5hrs – 9am to 5pm (30min lunch)
Tuesday 7.5hrs – 9am to 5pm (30min lunch)
Wednesday – 9am to 3.45pm (30min lunch)
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council - Working for Us </a>
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura French on 01732 876271 (direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Customer Services Advisor (Part Time)

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About the role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through housing? Horsham District Council is looking for a dedicated Housing Officer (Landlord Services) to join our dynamic Housing Services team.
As a Housing Officer (Landlord Services), you will manage a diverse portfolio of properties and tenants, working with private landlords and our council housing company. You will play a crucial role as the vital link between our customers and landlords, helping to ensure safe, affordable, and well-managed housing within our district.
You will be responsible for:
<ul>
<li>Managing tenancies and ensuring both tenant and landlord obligations are met, as outlined in the tenancy agreements.</li>
<li>Supporting a diverse clientele by utilising outreach services to encourage tenancy sustainment.</li>
<li>Facilitating timely rent collection from tenants and working with outreach services in times of financial hardship.</li>
<li>Procuring new private sector landlords to participate in either the Council’s Private Rented Sector or Private Sector Leasing Schemes.</li>
<li>Working closely with the wider Housing Services team, which handles homelessness, the housing register, and the delivery of new affordable homes.</li>
</ul>
About you:
To succeed as Housing Officer (Landlord Services), you will be a solution-focused, people person, with the ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. You will have:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience working within private lettings or a housing association environment.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Competence in IT and excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
As this position is an essential car user role, you will be required to travel around the District and therefore a full and current UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
At Horsham District Council, you will be part of a supportive team that is committed to delivering high-quality housing services. We offer a rewarding work environment where your efforts directly contribute to the wellbeing and stability of our community and make a real difference in the Horsham District.
For an informal discussion about this role please call Margaret Cartmell, Housing Services Manager on 01403 215110.
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers page</a>&nbsp;to find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council" target="_blank">Working for Horsham District Council</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments" target="_blank">Our employment commitments</a>.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

Housing Officer (Landlord Services)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Job Title:&nbsp;Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative (Sports) Location of work:&nbsp;Earlswood Depot, various sites throughout the borough Salary:&nbsp;£24,186 - £25,782 per annum Basis:&nbsp;Permanent, Full time, Annualised Hours (40hrs summer, 8 months / 27hrs winter, 4 months)
About the Role
Do you love working in the outdoors? Then this is the job is for you. We are now recruiting for a Skilled Operative to deliver the maintenance of outdoor sports facilities across the Borough’s parks and open spaces.
This includes the full range of seasonal and year-round duties required for football, rugby, and pitches, utilising tractors and a variety of grounds maintenance machinery and attachments to ensure playing surfaces are safe, presentable, and in a good condition.
Some of the duties include:
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<li>Carry out pre-season, in-season and end-of-season works for football, cricket and rugby pitches, including grass cutting, Verti-draining, top dressing, seeding, turfing, and goal post installation/removal.</li>
<li>Mark out football and rugby pitches of varying sizes using appropriate line marking equipment.</li>
<li>Undertake renovation and repair works as required, ensuring pitches remain playable and meet safety requirements throughout the sporting seasons.</li>
<li>Maintain cricket squares and outfields, including mowing, scarifying, rolling, end-of-season renovation, and setting up wickets.</li>
<li>Operate tractors and associated attachments (e.g., aerators, slitters, scarifiers, trailers, gang mowers, and line markers) in the preparation and upkeep of sports surfaces.</li>
</ul>
About the Person 
<ul>
<li>Ability to mark out pitches accurately to required dimensions and standards.</li>
<li>Experience in sports turf maintenance, particularly in football, rugby, and cricket environments.</li>
<li>Understanding of seasonal sports turf requirements and renovation techniques.</li>
<li>Have relevant qualifications and experience in Sports Turf Maintenance, including the use of tractors and various grounds maintenance machinery.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Have a strong awareness of health and safety and safe working practices.</li>
<li>Be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions.</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
</ul>
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Russell Potts, Greenspaces Supervisor on 07974325147
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:59
Interview date: To be confirmed
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us: <a href="https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here" target="_blank">Who we are | Working here | Reigate and Banstead</a>

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