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If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance.</span></p><p><span>This is a great opportunity for you to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in our Safeguarding Hub. You will act alongside our social work Team and health care colleagues responsible for delivering a statutory social work service to adults in the locality of West Sussex.</span></p><p><span>Safeguarding Hub:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>act as single point of contact for all safeguarding adults' referrals</span></li>\n<li><span>carry out the initial triaging and decision making for safeguarding referrals</span></li>\n<li><span>carry out risk assessments</span></li>\n<li><span>agree and initiate initial safeguarding plans</span></li>\n<li><span>work in partnership with other agencies including police, service providers, housing and so on in relation to managing risk</span></li>\n<li><span>provide support and expertise to Adults' Services and partner agencies in relation to statutory safeguarding duties and processes.</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £35,235 to £45,718 per annum (grade 9 to 11)</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location:</strong> Horsham office base - minimum 2 days in the office per week</span><br><span> <strong>Interview Date: </strong>week commencing 10th March</span></p><p><span>You will work as part of a supportive and dynamic social work service. As with all our teams, partnership and collaborative working is a vital aspect of decision making and the hub have close links with Sussex Police, the ambulance service, Care Quality Commission and health services. They also work closely with hospital and community teams, both in terms of referring people on after the initial triage and planning and also acting as a point of contact for safeguarding advice and guidance. The Adults Safeguarding team also frequently support other areas of Adults' Services and less experienced workers.</span></p><p><span>An ability to rapidly risk assess situations and engage with people who may be in crisis is key to the role. You will utilise these skills to develop and implement effective plans of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering better outcomes for people as well as contributing to and developing skills in safeguarding. The hub will triage all safeguarding referrals submitted to the Local Authority, initiate all safeguarding enquiries and develop initial safeguarding plans.</span></p><p><span>Hear from the team:</span></p><p><span><em>\"The Adult Safeguarding Hub provides a team of highly supportive colleagues who genuinely care for and encourage each other on a daily basis. The team offers a range of training opportunities, with personal and career development promoted within the team. The role is dynamic and fast paced which provides a range of interesting experiences each day, and ongoing learning opportunities for practice.\"</em></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>The following are the short listing criteria so please ensure they are covered within your application with examples:</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills:</strong> </span><br><span>1. Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation), working in partnership with carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies to meet people's outcomes. </span><br><span>2. Experience of applying a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice. </span><br><span>3. Experience of analysis and interpretation of people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. </span><br><span>4. Experience of contributing to or undertaking safeguarding enquiries. </span><br><span>5. Ability to provide informal supervision and develop the capabilities of less experienced social care practitioners, and to mentor and coach students and apprentices. </span><br><span>6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions. </span><br><span>7. Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, know when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision, and to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations. </span><br><span>8. Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protection and respecting confidentiality.</span></p><p><span><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>\n<span>A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification, </span><br><span>e.g. Diploma in Social Work.</span>\n</li>\n<li><span>Registered with Social Work England.</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"906\" height=\"600\"></span></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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If you are thinking why join West Sussex County Council there is a supportive culture, employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance.</span></p><p><span>Safeguarding Hub:</span></p><ul>\n<li><p><span>act as single point of contact for all safeguarding adults' referrals</span></p></li>\n<li><p><span>carry out the initial triaging and decision making for safeguarding referrals</span></p></li>\n<li><p><span>carry out risk assessments</span></p></li>\n<li><p><span>agree and initiate initial safeguarding plans</span></p></li>\n<li><p><span>work in partnership with other agencies including police, service providers, housing and so on in relation to managing risk</span></p></li>\n<li><p><span>provide support and expertise to Adults' Services and partner agencies in relation to statutory safeguarding duties and processes.</span></p></li>\n</ul><p><span><span>The team cover the whole of West Sussex and receive referrals from a wide range of sources, including: </span>members of the public; concerned family and friends of a resident; the police; the ambulance service; health colleagues; care homes; other care providers.</span></p><p><span>About The Job</span></p><p><span>Salary: £28,624 to £31,0667 per annum</span><br><span> Working Pattern: Full time </span><br><span> Contract Type: Permanent</span><br><span> Location: Horsham - hybrid working minimum 2 days in the office</span><br><span> Interview Date: week commencing 10th March</span></p><p><span><span>Workers within the Safeguarding Hub make decisions about whether referrals need to be taken forward as safeguarding concerns or enquiries, or whether another route is more appropriate, for example, an assessment of the person's social care needs.</span></span></p><p><span>A priority for the team is to ensure the person being referred is kept central to the decision-making process. This means seeking their views, or the views of those close to them in terms of what they would like to achieve from the process. As part of the decision making process you'll also be considering individual's mental capacity to make a decision and possibly involving an advocate to support them through the safeguarding adults process.</span></p><p><span>As with all our teams, partnership and collaborative working is a vital aspect of decision making and the hub have close links with Sussex Police, the ambulance service, Care Quality Commission and health services. They also work closely with hospital and community teams, both in terms of referring people on after the initial triage and planning and also acting as a point of contact for safeguarding advice and guidance. They also frequently support other areas of Adults' Services and less experienced workers.</span></p><p><span>This role combines making rapid, robust decisions regarding safeguarding referrals as well as utilising your skills and knowledge to use data analysis to support the running and the development of the team. You will also be leading on induction of new staff as well as developing and delivering presentations regarding safeguarding adults work to a range of different audiences. </span></p><p><span>Experience and Skills</span></p><p><span>These are the short listing criteria so please ensure they are covered within your application with examples:</span></p><p><span><span>Key Skills:</span></span><br><span>1. Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</span><br><span>2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.</span><br><span>3. Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.</span><br><span>4. Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes. Able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.</span><br><span>5. Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</span><br><span>6. Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></p><p><span><span>Qualifications and/or experience:</span></span><br><span>* GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</span><br><span>* NVQ Level 3 in Care - Desirable</span><br><span>* Experience of providing support and/or working with people in a social care environment.</span><br><span>* Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.</span><br><span>* Experience of working with data analysis systems (such as tableau or Power Bi), with the ability to use the data analysis to produce high quality reports for the service.</span><br><span>* Experience of developing effective induction programs and mentoring new staff.</span><br><span>* Experience of developing and delivering presentations to a range of different audiences.</span><br><span>* An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to social work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.</span><br><span>* Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. 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Please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>13 February 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>24 February 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Are you a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf?</p>\n<p>Are you passionate about supporting deaf children and young people?</p>\n<p>Do you enjoy advising, guiding, and challenging others?</p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sensory Support Team as a Qualified Advisory Teacher of the Deaf. The Sensory Support Team is highly regarded by parents and schools, and we are looking for an exceptional member of staff to join our team.</p>\n<p>This role works with families, early years settings, and schools across West Sussex. Your casework will be based in Horsham and Mid-Sussex.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has recent experience of working with children who are deaf, in a variety of educational settings. You will have recent working knowledge of different hearing devices and assistive listening technologies, as well as a knowledge of different language and speech discrimination assessments.</p>\n<p>You will ideally have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of educational legislation, the SEN Code of Practice and Ofsted inspection frameworks.</p>\n<p><strong>Key requirements of the role include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensuring children and young people have appropriate technological aids to support their development.</li>\n<li>Working in partnership with and offering guidance to schools and families.</li>\n<li>Delivering planned, comprehensive, co-ordinated support, and direct teaching for children and young people with hearing impairments.</li>\n<li>Promoting inclusion and enabling access to the National Curriculum.</li>\n<li>Clear and effective communication with colleagues and customers.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you will need:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mandatory PGDip / Master level Qualification for Qualified Teacher of the Deaf.</li>\n<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Teacher Reference Number (TRN).</li>\n<li>Recent experience of working in an educational setting, or as a centrally employed teacher for a Local Authority.</li>\n<li>Strong personal values and emotional resilience.</li>\n<li>Confidence in using IT.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>Our Sensory Support Team (SST) is part of West Sussex County Council's (WSCC) Learning Service, focusing on better learning outcomes for children and young people. The SST is an advisory service, working with families, pre-schools, and schools in West Sussex, effectively delivering the statutory responsibilities and strategic priorities in the. Education and Learning Strategy 2023-25.</p>\n<p>The SST supports the educational and developmental needs of children and young people with physical disabilities, hearing, and vision impairments. The SST aims to ensure that reasonable adjustments, inclusion support and duties under the Equalities Act are carried out. Central to the SST is partnership working with families and schools, to provide a coordinated and holistic multi-agency approach to meet the needs of children and young people with vision, hearing, and physical disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">BENEFITS</h2>\n<p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.</p>\n<p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p>\n<p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05563</strong>.</p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact <strong>Louise Hurford, Joint Lead Qualified Advisory Teacher of the Deaf</strong> at <strong></strong>.</p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p>\n<p>In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to QTS check, an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.</strong></p>\n<p>Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p>\n<p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2158707&ptId=180061\">Qualified Advisory Teacher Deaf Job Description.pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-md-3 jdesc-params\"> </div><div class=\"col-xs-12\"><img class=\"img-responsive lumesse-image-library\" src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy8zODQ5YjA1YmViYTllNzg0MGE1OWQ3MDc4MzRjNjNkMC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31650 - £49084 per annum + Max SEN, LGPS, Flexible working","publishDate":"2025-02-06T01:33:52.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-13T01:33:52.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7bdcbc6e-4915-40cb-9a12-ae2a8da2ae63.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d0cad8f7-8460-4ab8-9933-2fe98f907ae9","title":"Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><span>Support Worker</span></strong></p><p>The team at Strawfords Day Opportunity Service is looking for a Support Worker to join our team. Within our day opportunity service, we support individuals to live the life they choose, champion 'ordinary life' and feel part of their local communities.</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-directly-provided-services/\"><strong><span><span>Careers in Directly Provided Services - West Sussex County Council</span> </span></strong></a>to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><span><strong>About the job</strong></span></p><p><strong>Annual Salary:</strong> £24,790 - £25,183</p><p><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full Time (37 hours) Monday - Friday</p><p>* 8:30 - 4 pm three days a week, 8:30 - 5 pm two days a week</p><p><strong>Contract Length:</strong> Permanent</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Strawford Day Service, Horsham</p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p>To become a Support Worker with us you will:</p><p>* Be passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</p><p>* Work towards empowering people to live the life they choose.</p><p>* Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care; for it can be anything at all from cooking to dance. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.</p><p>* Support people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.</p><p>* Be a good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</p><p>* Ensure people have opportunities to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.</p><p>* Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.</p><p>If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Support Worker.</p><p><span><strong>Reward and Benefits</strong></span></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><p>* Generous Annual leave & Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.</p><p>* Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.</p><p>* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution</p><p>* Eligible to apply for a Blue light card</p><p>* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.</p><p><span><strong>About Strawford Day Opportunity Service</strong></span></p><p>Strawford provides activities and opportunities to support people to live the life they want to lead. This may include work, education, and accessing their local community.</p><p>These are delivered through a mixture of sessions on-site and out in the community.</p><p>Some of the activities we do that supports this include:</p><p>* Developing employability skills</p><p>* Promoting community access</p><p>* Safety and independence skills</p><p>* Social skills</p><p>* Leadership and team-working skills</p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)</strong></span></p><p>* You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.</p><p>* Good communication and interpersonal skills</p><p>* You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support, and respond sensitively to their families and carers.</p><p>* Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.</p><p>* Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.</p><p><span><strong>Qualifications and/ experience</strong></span></p><p>* Basic literacy and numeracy skills, in order to record and document activities in the provider plans.</p><p>* Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support and their rights as an individual.</p><p>* Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.</p><p>* Experience in offering accessible digital, multi-media groups or community-based activities- Desirable</p><p>* NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification - Desirable</p><p>* Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - Desirable</p><p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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We're looking for two Support Workers to join our wonderful team on a full-time basis.</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated <span><span><strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-directly-provided-services/\">Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</a></strong></span> </span>to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><strong><span>About The Job</span></strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£11.79 - £11.98 per hour (plus enhancements)</p><p><strong>Enhancements:</strong> <em><strong>Weekend working</strong></em> - Time & a half, <em><strong>Bank Holidays</strong></em> - Double time & <em><strong>Night enhancement</strong></em> (8pm - 10pm shifts)</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Shifts on 4-week rotation (inclusive of evenings & weekends)</p><p><strong>Contract Length:</strong> Permanent, 30 hours per week</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hobbs Field, Horsham</p><p><strong><span>About You</span></strong></p><p>To become a Support Worker with us you will be:</p><ul>\n<li>Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</li>\n<li>Empowering people to live the life they choose.</li>\n<li>Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain their health.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached <a href=\"http://teamspace.westsussex.gov.uk/teams/hroc/Shared%20Documents/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profiles%20R-Z/Senior%20Support%20Worker%20Residential%20Job%20Description.pdf\"><strong>job </strong></a><a href=\"http://teamspace.westsussex.gov.uk/teams/hroc/Shared%20Documents/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profiles%20R-Z/Support%20Worker%20Adults%20Res%20G3%20Job%20Description.pdf\"><strong>description.</strong></a></p><p><strong><span>About Hobbs Field </span></strong></p><p>Hobbs Field is a registered residential care home providing care and support for up to 15 people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability. The Hobbs Field staff team are working to produce new opportunities for people both within the service and through our links with local community groups and volunteers. We support people to live the lives they want with a focus on \"Active Support\" to increase people's independent living skills.</p><p><strong><span>Key Skills:</span></strong> (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)</p><ul>\n<li>You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.</li>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support and respond sensitively to their families and carers.</li>\n<li>Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Qualifications and/ experience:</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills, in order to record and document activities in the provider plans.</li>\n<li>Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support 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 <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - <strong>Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Previous experience of running group activities <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Reward and benefits</span></strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution*.</li>\n<li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card.</li>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>\n<li>A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span>To apply</span></strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£19481 - £19787 per annum + plus shift enhancements","publishDate":"2025-02-05T09:00:01.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-19T09:00:01.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/968476d6-8d6e-4287-9e09-82e106b09495.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e8c50ac7-1e7a-4fd2-ae44-a7b71ba0df63","title":"Senior Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our team at Hobbs Field we're looking for a Senior Support Worker to provide outcome-based care, promoting independence and we aim to enable every person to be engaged in their local community to the best of their ability.</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated <span><span><strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-directly-provided-services/\">Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</a></strong></span> </span>to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><span><strong>About the Job</strong></span></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£31,586 to £34,314 (Plus Shift enhancement)<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Split shifts on 4 week rotation <br><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hobbs Field, Horsham</p><p><strong>Enhancements:</strong> <em><strong>Weekend working</strong></em> - Time & a half, <em><strong>Bank Holidays</strong></em> - Double time & <em><strong>Night enhancement</strong></em> (8pm - 10pm shifts)</p><p>The shift pattern includes alternate weekends paid at an additional weekend working allowance and is on a 4 week rota basis.</p><p><strong><span>About You</span></strong></p><p>To become a Support Worker with us you will be:</p><ul>\n<li>Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</li>\n<li>Empowering people to live the life they choose.</li>\n<li>Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain their health.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached <a href=\"http://teamspace.westsussex.gov.uk/teams/hroc/Shared%20Documents/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profiles%20R-Z/Senior%20Support%20Worker%20Residential%20Job%20Description.pdf\"><strong><span>job</span> </strong></a><a href=\"http://teamspace.westsussex.gov.uk/teams/hroc/Shared%20Documents/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profiles%20R-Z/Support%20Worker%20Adults%20Res%20G3%20Job%20Description.pdf\"><strong>description.</strong></a></p><p><strong><span>About Hobbs Field </span></strong></p><p>Hobbs Field is a registered residential care home providing care and support for up to 15 people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability. The Hobbs Field staff team are working to produce new opportunities for people both within the service and through our links with local community groups and volunteers.</p><p>We support people to live the lives they want with a focus on \"Active Support\" to increase people's independent living skills.</p><p><strong><span>Key Skills:</span></strong> (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)</p><ul>\n<li>You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.</li>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support and respond sensitively to their families and carers.</li>\n<li>Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Qualifications and/ experience:</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills, in order to record and document activities in the provider plans.</li>\n<li>Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support 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 <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - <strong>Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Previous experience of running group activities <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Reward and benefits</span></strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution*.</li>\n<li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span>To apply</span></strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31586 - £34314 per annum + (Plus Shift enhancement)","publishDate":"2025-02-03T01:03:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T01:03:45.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0c2d85ec-59ca-4191-8577-68d7f0cf3428.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0c1d6fa4-4cb7-42ec-ba9b-062f1873abdf","title":"Team Manager - Emergency Duty Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: £58,685 - £62,705 per annum (includes 10% Market Supplement and the post offers a 20% uplift in remuneration for unsocial hours and weekend working.)<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Secondment/Fixed Term<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week with unsocial hours/weekend working required.<br><strong>Location: </strong>Based at County Hall, Horsham.</p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>West Sussex County Council Children's Emergency Duty Team (EDT) operates outside of office hours, 365 days a year implementing a rolling shift pattern which covers evenings/overnight Bank Holidays and weekends.</p><p>As an out of hours contact with children and families, our social workers and children and family Workers in EDT can influence their experience particularly as they are often in crisis and needing support. As a fast-moving service everyone has a voice in relation to the development of the service and how everyone can make a difference to delivering the best outcomes for children and families. Here at EDT, we continue to develop practice and build strong relationships with a wide range of partner agencies including police, health and housing professionals who are co-located and working together to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.</p><p>As Team Manager you will lead, motivate, nurture, and manage a team to deliver a children's social care service on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for ensuring the service provided is effective and delivering the required outcomes, as well as ensuring cases are dealt with in a timely manner. You will ensure that children and young people are adequately protected in line with our policies, procedures and relevant legislation.</p><p>You will be ready to demonstrate great practice, share good ideas and expertise. We are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who can develop a positive and cohesive culture, so that the team are best placed to safeguard children and young people right across West Sussex.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>To succeed in this role, some of the skills and qualifications you will require are:</strong></p><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 develop effective long-term relationships both with other teams across WSCC and external partners enabling the achievement of high-quality outcomes.</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>Understands the need for emotional intelligence/resilience, specifically in relation to risk, ensuring that there is a positive balance between perceived risk and protection from harm where necessary.</li>\n<li>Ability to challenge existing practices 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>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>Experience in dealing with significant issues, for example management of complex child protection matters, staff under performance, managing resources to address team performance priorities through allocation of limited resources.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a small budget and/or contributing to financially related decisions on larger spends, how cost-effective decisions are made and operating within the financial constraints.</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 and pool bikes are available.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For a full list of experience, qualifications and key skills required please review the job description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>How We Support You</strong></p><p>As a Team Manager you will manage a small team comprised of social workers, child and family workers and have access to a Coordinator who provides flexible administrative support for the team. We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. You'll also have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform and 29 days annual leave, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days.</p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. You be able to access the Local Government Pension scheme. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page</a>.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Here 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.</p><p>That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious 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.</p><p>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\"><strong>Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05555.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application form. In your application please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£58685 - £62705 per annum + local gov pension scheme","publishDate":"2025-01-31T02:23:22.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-14T02:23:22.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b8415e40-30d8-4345-a26a-8551f52fafa3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ec4d8de9-7a41-4768-ac6f-732bdf08fc7e","title":"Project Accountant (Technical)","employer":"Horsham District Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the role</strong>:</p>\n<p>Horsham District Council is looking for a Project Accountant (Technical) to join our Finance and Performance team. You will lead on project work regarding financial processes and provide financial accounts and management accounting service for the Capital programme.</p>\n<p>As a Project Accountant (Technical), you will work as part of the Finance and Performance team who aim to meet corporate financial objectives, drive change and implement best practice in financial systems. You will be responsible for projects in the key financial administration systems and provide finance support to business transformation projects. You will also be required to cover other officers in some areas of finance work such as treasury management.</p>\n<p>Applications for part-time hours will be considered.</p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed as Project Accountant (Technical) you will have experience working in a financial environment, with strong finance skills and the ability to guide project work. You will be a CCAB full or part qualified accountant, you will have extensive experience of financial management and the skills to support the financial and management accounting service for the Council’s Capital programme. As a Project Accountant (Technical), you will be able to work independently to deadlines with minimal supervision and manage priorities and a demanding workload, therefore, good organisational and time management skills are essential. You will also have sound analytical and attention to detail skills as well as a flexible and creative approach to work and problem solving. The ability to communicate with a range of people from different backgrounds, including ethnic, social and professional, both verbally and in writing is essential.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please call Julian Olszowka, Group Accountant on 01403 215310.</p>\n<p><strong>PPA</strong></p>\n<p>Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete a <a href=\"https://www.thomas.co/assessments/behavioural-assessments-tests\">Thomas’ Personal Profile Analysis (PPA)</a> which provides a rapid and deep insight into behavioural preferences and communication style.</p>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits\">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.</p>\n<p>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 & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).</p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and careers page</a> to find out more about <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council\">Working for Horsham District Council</a> and <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments\">Our employment commitments</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply:</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to <a href=\"mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk\">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a> explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £47,754 pa FTE","publishDate":"2025-01-23T12:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ced3e7d3-ab6d-4e98-827b-23ebc189448d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8bb942f6-f9de-43cc-912a-3bba08a03145","title":"Senior Accounts Payable Officer","employer":"Horsham District Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the role</strong>:</p>\n<p>Horsham District Council is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Officer to be responsible for the processing of accounts payable payments, ensuring operations are timely, efficient and comply with Council procedures and risk management policies.</p>\n<p>As a Senior Accounts Payable Officer you will be responsible for payments to the Council’s suppliers and ensure the smooth running of operations and compliance with Council procedures. You will also be responsible for the weekly processing of creditor payments ensuring the integrity of the Accounts Payable system. You will be responsible for the administration of the information regarding the Construction Industry Scheme, Domestic Reverse Charge mechanism and HMRC’s IR35 in accordance with regulations. You will be assisted by junior staff who you will direct in day-to-day work. As part of the overall finance team, you will be expected to contribute to overall finance team objectives.</p>\n<p>This post is part time and the hours of work can be flexible. Hybrid working is standard for this role.</p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed as Senior Accounts Payable Officer, you will have experience of financial systems in a complex multifunctional organisation, preferably in accounts payable and have an understanding of computerised purchase ordering and invoicing functions. You will also have good organisational and multitasking skills and be able to work accurately and to deadlines, prioritising as you go. Good customer care skills and the ability to communicate with a range of people from different backgrounds, including ethnic, social and professional, both verbally and in writing, is essential. A Grade 4/C or above in both GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent is also essential. To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive individual and constantly looking for and working on improvements to the processes you oversee to support the development of the finance function.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please call Julian Olszowka, Group Accountant on 01403 215310.</p>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. 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