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To submit an application please send to <a href="mailto:prideinplace@arun.gov.uk" target="_blank">prideinplace@arun.gov.uk</a> a supporting statement of no more than two A4 sides, setting out your association with the area and how you meet the requirements of the role. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or need further support with the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:prideinplace@arun.gov.uk" target="_blank">prideinplace@arun.gov.uk</a>



Do you live in the Wick and Toddington area of Littlehampton or have a strong association with the area and are passionate about improving the area for all?
Overall Job Purpose:
The council is looking to appoint an independent chairperson of a local partnership board which will oversee the distribution of up to £20 million to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of residents in the Wick and Toddington area.
If you feel that you can help the board develop a strong vision for the area and deliver meaningful change then we would like to hear from you.
You should have a proven track record at senior levels in complex organisations (public, private, voluntary) and a strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and probity.
You should also have excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with government, partners, and diverse groups as well as the ability to think strategically and demonstrate sound financial judgement.
This is a voluntary role, but expenses incurred will be reimbursed.&nbsp;The appointment would be for an initial three-year period, and for the first year is likely to involve a commitment of up to one day a month
For more information about joining the partnership board, the job description and person specification can be viewed as follows: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/pride-in-place" target="_blank">https://www.arun.gov.uk/pride-in-place</a>
To submit an application please send to <a href="mailto:prideinplace@arun.gov.uk" target="_blank">prideinplace@arun.gov.uk</a> a supporting statement of no more than two A4 sides, setting out your association with the area and how you meet the requirements of the role. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or need further support with the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:prideinplace@arun.gov.uk" target="_blank">prideinplace@arun.gov.uk</a>
CLOSING DATE: 9 February 2026 12:00 noon

Arun District Council

Wick and Toddington Partnership Board Chair *Voluntary*

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About UsBlue Cove is a 3-bed home and welcomes children between the ages of 12 up to 18 years at the time of referral. We are a short-term emergency assessment home that provides support to children at times of crisis or significant periods of change in their lives. The children experience a range of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties due to family breakdown and early childhood trauma. These children are often at risk in the community and as such, it is our goal to keep them safe from harm whilst we work with partner agencies to find a suitable placement or to support them to reintegrate into their previous or a new setting.A Residential Childcare Worker at Blue Cove says "It has its challenges, but it's got to be the most rewarding job that I have ever done. I work with a great team, and you need a great team to support our fantastic children. They genuinely do make us laugh every day and that in itself makes it all worthwhile…Whilst it's not always immediately visible, the care and support you provide can have a profound and lasting impact on their [children's] lives."About the RoleSalary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Worthing Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately one sleep-in duty per week currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! 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.As a Residential Childcare Worker at Blue Cove, you will provide a safe, nurturing environment where young people feel valued and supported through times of crisis or change. You will build trusting relationships with young people, act as a positive role model, and encourage activities that strengthen their confidence, resilience, and independence. Each day is different supporting a child's individual plan such as a range of tailored activities or learning, meal times, family contact and celebrating achievements.Communication and organisation are key parts of the role, as you will work closely with colleagues to provide consistent care, keep accurate records, and liaise with families, social workers, and other professionals. We are seeking someone who is passionate, organised, resilient and committed to delivering high standards of care, with a focus on consistency and helping young people achieve their best.Join our fantastic, supportive team with great opportunities for personal development and apply today!Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals. </li></ul>For the full list of experience, qualifications and key skills required for the role please review the job description attached. Rewards and Benefits"You get loads of training; both in-house and externally and I've found that I have been supported well to fit this around the daily tasks…Outside of this, the Team really do seem to care about your wellbeing, and I've surprised myself with how this has impacted my levels of resilience." Current Residential Childcare Worker at Blue CoveAs 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 you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do. For example you will receive:<ul><li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>generous holiday entitlement of 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></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/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05449 .To apply, upload your CV and application form, 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 full 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/" 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!

Residential Childcare Worker - Blue Cove

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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
We are looking for an ambitious, skilled and motivated planner to join our Strategic Development Team.
You will play a key role in the evaluation and determination of a wide range of planning applications, focusing on the delivery of the strategic allocations within the Local Plan. Providing a great opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain experience of dealing with major development.
As a Principal Planner you will also help to shape the future of our service and play a vital role in mentoring colleagues and helping them to develop.
To succeed in this role, you will:
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<li>Be a qualified town planner (or hold a related qualification).</li>
<li>Have significant experience of development management processes including dealing with planning appeals.</li>
<li>Having experience of preparing reports, appeal statements and presenting applications at Planning Committee.</li>
<li>You will be a strong negotiator.</li>
<li>Process excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
<li>Be passionate about design quality, sustainability and community engagement.</li>
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This post will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to help shape future growth in the District.
For more information about joining the Strategic Development Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Neil Crowther, Group Head of Planning on 01903 737839
CLOSING DATE: 9 February 2026 23:59pm

Principal Planning Officer

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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
The Customer Services Directorate are seeking to fill a customer service advisor post to work within our Customer Service Team – Our team provide a first-class service to our customers ensuring the highest standards of customer care are maintained at all times.
Services currently handled by our Customer Services Team include Cleansing; Environmental Health; Car Parks; Council Tax &amp; Business Rates; Benefits; Planning &amp; Building Control; Elections; Housing and Switchboard.&nbsp;
To be part of our skilled and dynamic team, you must:
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<li>Be willing to work as part of a team to provide a high-quality service to customers.</li>
<li>Be performance driven and able to achieve performance targets.</li>
<li>Have experience of working in a pressured environment preferably where advice, guidance&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;and problem-solving skills have been exercised on the telephone as well as face to face.</li>
<li>Have excellent telephone answering, communication, and IT skills.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be of a flexible nature</li>
<li>Be a quick learner and willing to develop and learn customer service processes and procedures.</li>
<li>Be able to use a variety of computerised resources to access and process information.</li>
<li>Be able to develop good working relationships with the Customer Services Team and other services within the Council.</li>
<li>Have enthusiasm, drive, commitment, and reliability.</li>
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In return, you will receive an extensive and structured in-house training programme including a training mentor, an excellent package with progression through the pay scales based on completion of training and development activity and a very good working environment.
Please note that this role is subject to a basic disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
Role will be predominantly office based at Bognor Regis Town Hall and Littlehampton Civic Centre.
For an informal chat about the vacancy, please contact Anna McAuley or Julia Pearman on 01903 - 737500; email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anna.McAuley@arun.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anna.McAuley@arun.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Julia.Pearman@arun.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julia.Pearman@arun.gov.uk</a>
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and&nbsp;fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working&nbsp;arrangements.&nbsp;Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 8 February 2026 23:59pm
Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 23 February 2026

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