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As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</span></p><p><span>Our friendly and supportive Adults' Services Systems and Information Team (ASSIT) drives continual business improvement. As a team we sustain and maintain all systems by advising, supporting and challenging to ensure good business practice. We continually look to optimise Adults' Services business through consultation and engagement with our diverse stakeholders in line with our Adults' Services Business Plan, national guidance and the Equality Act 2010.</span></p><p><span>The team acts in an advisory, support and challenge capacity on all aspects of systems, participation, information and advice across the Service and the wider organisation. We work closely with the practice and quality teams to incorporate practice quality, with performance teams to report on and improve quality and efficiency of our service, and with the IT support teams to ensure our systems deliver the best support to our customers and staffing groups.</span></p><p><span>Adults' Services aim is to improve social care outcomes by ensuring that people are appropriately supported to have choice and control over their social care and are engaged with the community. Health and social care work as a whole system to ensure that information and services are co-ordinated so that people who need advice, guidance or support receive it quickly and in the best way</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£42,708 to £45,718 per annum</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location: Chichester - </strong>there will be some flexibility for home working </span><br><span> <strong>Interview Date:</strong> 13 March 2025 (in person)</span></p><p><span>Are you passionate about shaping policies that improve adult social care services? If so, we invite you to read on and apply for the Liaison Officer, Policy & Involvement role. You will lead in the review and development of operational policies across the Service. This includes working with a range of officers, including Service Leads, subject matter experts and our Legal Service to ensure compliance. The Liaison Officer, Policy & Involvement plays a key role in establishing mechanisms for the implementation of such policy and guidance through appropriate governance arrangements.</span></p><p><span>This is a varied, interesting, and flexible role in which you will support the County Council in meeting its legislative duties under the Care Act 2014. The post will contribute to the implementation of the Council Plan 2021-25, the Adults and Health Directorate Business Plan and the Adults' Services Strategy, working across other teams and directorates as relevant.</span></p><p><span>You will be instrumental in ensuring the planning and coordination of engagement activities and collaborative involvement, including co-production, with customers, carers, residents and other stakeholders. We are passionate about co-production and you would need to be too to succeed in this role. The Liaison Officer, Policy & Involvement needs to have excellent communication skills to send regular communications to Adults' Services staff.</span></p><p><span>You will provide advice as to the potential impact of business change and the actions required to ensure we meet both legislative and best practice requirements. This role requires the ability to travel independently across West Sussex as needed.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Please cover the following key skills with evidence within your application*:</strong></span></p><div class=\"page\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\n<span><span>1.</span> <span>Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of </span><span>others and communicate information which may be highly complex and </span><span>contentious. 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We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The Electoral Services Team is responsible for administering elections and referendums held within the Arun District and for maintaining the Register of Electors.  We are looking for someone to join the Team to play an active role in supporting the Electoral Services Manager and the Electoral Services Team. This role is a fixed-term contract expected to last 12 months.</p>\n<p>We are seeking candidates with a strong administrative background, excellent IT skills and experience of working with database systems.  Experience of using the XPRESS electoral management software is desirable, excellent communication skills; be methodical in your approach to your work; and be self-motivated.</p>\n<p>We offer a positive team environment, the opportunity to learn new skills and, most importantly, a chance for you to be involved in local democracy.</p>\n<p>For more information about joining the Electoral Services 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). </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p><br>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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\"><strong>Applying for a job with us</strong></a>. 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The team works collaboratively with the Special Educational Needs Assessment Team (SENAT) and other associated stakeholders, such as Children and Adult services, to support the decisions and processes concerned with Statutory Assessment for learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), the placement of children and young adults in learning settings and the allocation of resources to settings.</p>\n<p>You will be providing self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will include directly supporting the Home to School Transport Team by assessing transport assistance eligibility for prospective service users aged 16-25, providing early advice and guidance on home to school and college transport policy for future transport service users, updating databases and providing support to the Principal School Transport Officer to enable the team to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes.</p>\n<p>By providing professional business and administrative support you will be making a difference to the work of Children, Young People and Learning Directorate and enhancing the effectiveness of the whole Home to School Transport team. More detailed descriptions and information can be found in the Job Descriptions attached.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About You</h2>\n<p>Key skills and responsibilities of the role include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensuring applications are processed and eligibility for transport assistance is determined in accordance with the home to school and college transport policy for service users aged 16-25</li>\n<li>Providing early advice and guidance on home to school and college transport policy for future transport service users transitioning to Post-16 and Post-19 education.</li>\n<li>Working independently, confidently, flexibly and in close partnership with others in the Directorate and wider organisation.</li>\n<li>Good time management to manage short deadlines and conflicting priorities.</li>\n<li>Word and Excel skills.</li>\n<li>Resilience and interpersonal skills when dealing with vulnerable individuals or those with complex problems, and occasional challenging behaviours from those accessing the service.</li>\n<li>Handling information with sensitivity and confidentiality.</li>\n<li>GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification, or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li>\n<li>Recognised qualification in office skills or administration, or a business-related subject at level 2 or 3 of the national qualifications' framework, or an acquired equivalent experience within the workplace.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For full list of Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your application form.</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>CAFHE05556.</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Michael Ryan, Principal School Transport Officer, at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a></p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Application Form.</p>\n<p>In your application form, please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p>\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 three 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<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2151242&ptId=180215\">CYPL Coordinator G6 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":"£24409 - £27711 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working","publishDate":"2025-02-06T01:42:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T01:42:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/47aad07b-1a42-4443-addd-3dd58516c50b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f8bebbce-9b14-4825-b527-fa6632dbe12f","title":"Educational Psychologist","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester, Worthing, Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Soulbury Educational Psychologists Scale A 2-7 £44,474 to £54,609 per annum, plus up to 3 SPA points<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 37 hours per week full-time, and part-time available, Monday to Friday<br><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent<br><strong>Location:</strong> Your base location can be from County Hall Chichester, Bridge House Worthing, or County Hall North Horsham.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>28 February 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>Interviews will be held on an ad hoc basis. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Are you currently training to be an Educational Psychologist?</p>\n<p>Or do you already hold your Educational Psychology qualification and are looking for a new opportunity?</p>\n<p>We would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>To respond to an increase in demand for Educational Psychologists within West Sussex, we are building our expanding Educational Psychology Service for our 2024 and 2026 cohorts. This includes broadening the range of work we undertake in this service.</p>\n<p>If you are passionate about evidence-based outcomes, with a child/young person focus, and would love to help shape our service, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.</p>\n<p>You would become part of our evolving Educational Psychology Service, focussing on early intervention whilst maintaining excellent standards of delivery on our statutory requirements.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with team members and stakeholders, to achieve outcomes for children and their families.</p>\n<p>We welcome applications from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully qualified and experienced Educational Psychologists</li>\n<li>Trainee Educational Psychologists towards the end of their second year</li>\n<li>Trainee Educational Psychologists in their final year of training and who are soon to be qualified.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note that Newly Qualified Educational Psychologists will start on Soulbury EP Scale A point 4 (£48,575 per annum).</p>\n<p><strong>Please note:</strong> You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>As an integral part of the SEND and Inclusion service, the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) supports the delivery of the Local Authority's wellbeing strategy and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) strategy across educational settings, children, young people, and families throughout West Sussex. The EPS directly oversees the Portage Service and the Mental Health Support Teams in schools, with Education Psychologists playing an important role in both.</p>\n<p>We have a growing chargeable service focussed on wellbeing which enables us to offer a range of evidence-based support to schools and other settings, including consultation and training. We have a well-developed Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme and lead on the county wide Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) support. Additionally, EPs contribute to other services such as our Virtual School and a specialist CAMHS service.</p>\n<p>For more information, please visit our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-educational-psychology/\"><strong>Careers in educational psychology (westsussex.gov.uk)</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>The Team</strong></p>\n<p>Our Educational Psychology Service consists of four area teams with offices based in Chichester, Worthing, and Horsham, each managed by a Senior Educational Psychologist. Our service offers a range of support to Schools and other settings, including mental health support, portage, consultation, and training.</p>\n<p>Our senior management team place the development and wellbeing of our team at the centre of all we do. We ensure Educational Psychologists have opportunities to develop their areas of interest, leadership, and strategic skills. We offer induction support, regular supervision, and dedicated time for peer support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">Experience and Skills</h2>\n<p><strong>Key Skills:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of applying psychology with children and young people.</li>\n<li>A strong work ethic that delivers.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and influence.</li>\n<li>Ability to self-reflect and evaluate performance.</li>\n<li>Excellent time management and personal organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Most importantly, passion, drive and enthusiasm to work within a strong team ethos that places wellbeing at the heart of your work.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Honours Degree in Psychology or recognised equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Substantial relevant experience working with children in education or children's services or both.</li>\n<li>Successfully followed a course of specific post graduate professional training as an educational psychologist.</li>\n<li>Recent successful training or experience as an educational psychologist.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of applying Psychology in practice.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For a full list of responsibilities, key skills, qualifications and experience required for this role, please refer to the job description. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 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<ul>\n<li>Commitment to ongoing professional development supporting you to develop areas of interest.</li>\n<li>High quality supervision.</li>\n<li>31 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.</li>\n</ul>\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-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05392</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Andrea Morgan (Principal Educational Psychologist) at .</p>\n<p>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact </p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</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 HCPC registration, 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. 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You will have a good understanding of the needs of children and those looked after, and their families who access the service. You will be driven and dedicated to supporting positive outcomes for vulnerable children and their families.</p><p>You will also have excellent written skills to produce clear, concise reports on your observations of Family Time, which contributes to the social workers assessments and care plans.</p><p>As a team we strive to meet the expectations of the Social Workers and the Courts and provide evidence to help determine the outcome of permanency for children. Working with vulnerable children and their families can be challenging and complex. You will be emotionally resilient and enjoy a dynamic working environment where each day is different. We are looking for individuals who are adaptable, while having access to and being a part of our wonderful supportive team.</p><p>This role requires flexible working, independent travel to various locations not accessibly by public transport and support occasional transport needs for children to and from family time sessions.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Just some of the key skills required for the role: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Strong IT skills with the ability to make good observations and record these accurately during Family Time sessions.</li>\n<li>Strong customer focus with experience in negotiating and deescalating situations with vulnerable families.</li>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to attend and contribute to planning and review meetings.</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced working environment.</li>\n<li>Ability to organise and present information clearly, concisely, and accurately.</li>\n<li>NVQ level 3 in childcare, play work, family support or related area and/or relevant experience working with parents, carers and children.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children and families within family support, early years, family centre or child health sector.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with vulnerable children and families with sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.</li>\n<li>Experience in providing a professional service to meet family's needs, responding sensitively and flexibly, and maintaining confidentiality.</li>\n<li>A valid full driving license, access to a car with business insurance.</li>\n</ul><p>For full list please read the job description attached.</p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"><br><br>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards an<strong>d Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05559</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to a DBS check, 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.</strong></p><p>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</p><p>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. </p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26409 - £27711 per annum + local gov pension scheme","publishDate":"2025-02-05T04:17:52.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T04:17:52.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/89fd4bb0-94d2-420e-b138-f0a4fd27519b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"328adce3-3f2f-4cca-bb1e-6cd2da911bac","title":"Family Time Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bognor Regis","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Family Time Contact Service arrange and deliver supervised contact where Children's Social Care Services are required to supervise a child's contact with a parent or family members with whom they are not resident.</p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £26,409 to £27,711<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time 37 hours per week (occasional working outside normal hours and on weekends, working patterns to be discussed in interview)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Bluebell Family Hub, Bognor Regis and occasionally countywide travel</p><p>We are looking for a Family Time Worker who will ensure that supervised contact is a warm and supportive experience and is at the forefront of their work. 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We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"><br><br></p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05559.</strong></p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application form 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.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to a DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. 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This could be the perfect role for you!</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,235 to £37,938 per annum</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, 37 hours per week</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working</p><p><strong>Contract type: </strong>Fixed term or Secondment opportunity until September 2025</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>05 March 2025</p><p>As the Contracts Officer, your primary responsibility will be to manage and oversee the contracts related to learning and development, encompassing apprenticeships within our organisation. With the invaluable support of our Central Procurement and Legal teams, you will ensure compliance with Standing Orders and corporate policies, while providing advice, guidance, and assistance on procurement and contract matters to our dedicated internal Learning & Development (L&D) commissioners. You will forge and nurture strong relationships with training providers, committing to sustain high-quality service delivery and ensuring they meet the agreed-upon standards and deliverables.</p><p>In this pivotal role, you will be the main point of contact within the L&D team for all external training suppliers. It will be your responsibility to ensure that events and solutions are financially viable, protecting the Authority from contractual financial penalties, and to oversee that externally delivered training events run smoothly and effectively.</p><p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><p>To be successful in this role, you will need:</p><ul>\n<li>Strong contract management skills, the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, great attention to detail, and strong organisational skills.</li>\n<li>To be customer focused and keen to deliver the best service possible to our internal and external customers, being reliable and efficient at all times.</li>\n</ul><p>This is a busy role with demands from a wide range of stakeholders, requiring the ability to deal with multiple tasks at any one moment ensuring that nothing is left to slip or slide - and important deadlines are met.</p><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Working for us</strong></p><p>As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><strong>local government pension scheme</strong></a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of<strong> 27 </strong>days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\"><strong>Staff discounts page</strong></a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CRS00902</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Lindsey Hannant at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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This growth will enable us to manage a highly effective service that supports individuals in achieving as much independence as possible.</span></p><p><span>Our goal is simple: to ensure that as many people as possible who could benefit from reablement can access the service as early as possible.</span></p><p><span>Historically, reablement has focused on supporting individuals recently discharged from hospital. Now, we are expanding the service to help people in the community who may otherwise require ongoing support. This expansion is a vital part of our broader prevention strategy, alongside our information, advice, and guidance services, as well as the use of individual and community assets, and equipment and technology.</span></p><p><span>The Regaining Independence Service focuses on helping people get back to where they want to be. We understand how vital it is for people to gain and regain skills which give them the confidence to live their lives their way. Occupational Therapy (OT) helps those with impairment and disability to live independent, productive lives. We support people to access their wider community, work and leisure activities and essential daily activities.</span></p><p><span><strong>To help us create a reablement workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and to ensure we have diverse perspectives and insights, we would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with a disability.</strong></span></p><p><span>The team has a supportive and caring culture and that shows in their everyday work but don't just take our word for it hear from the team themselves:</span></p><p><span>\"<em>I think we work well as a team. I feel well supported by the manager and the senior practitioner, who listen to the teams needs and react. I like the fact that as a service WSCC and RIS are extremely flexible and adjust my working to help my work life balance\"</em></span></p><p><span><em>\"The team are very supportive with everyone being very generous in terms of sharing knowledge, experience and availability for joint visits. I feel as though the team is passionate about delivering person centred therapy and believe in the core principles of reablement\"</em></span></p><p> </p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £53,350 to £57,005 per annum</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location:</strong> Coastal areas - office base in Chichester (Or Worthing if preferred) </span></p><p><span>We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to join us as the <strong>Team Manager</strong> of a brand-new team. This role gives you the chance to help shape and develop both the team and the service from the ground up.</span></p><p><span>As Team Manager, you'll lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of registered and non-registered professionals (including Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists). You'll ensure the service is delivered to the highest standards, in line with HCPC guidelines, national legislation, and West Sussex County Council policies and procedures.</span></p><p><span>Managing your team, you will be expected to assign, monitor and review team activities to ensure standards, development and implementation of team plans and performance targets are in place and being met. You'll promote effective working practices with colleagues and partner agencies and ensure the delivery of quality Occupational Therapy reablement plans to West Sussex residents with the aim of meeting customer outcomes and preventing, reducing and delaying the need for services.</span></p><p><span>As a member of a high performing Occupational Therapy Management team, you are responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy within a specific service area. This post will require you to manage business priorities according to demand and deliver performance targets by the effective management of resources. Demonstration of strong management and leadership skills to provide excellent services that improve outcomes for the residents of West Sussex is key.</span></p><p><span>As the Occupational Therapy professional management lead for the service area it is highly desirable for the successful applicant to be qualified in OT. You must have excellent communication skills drawing on your ability to influence the actions of others and communicate complex information to a variety of people. Initiative and creativity are imperative, you must be able to anticipate problems and make informed decisions on many different aspects of the role including, service provision and the day to day management and direction of the team. </span></p><p><span>This role offers hybrid working, meaning you will be able to work from home 1-2 days a week. The interviews for this role will take place week commencing 24th February.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>The following are the short listing criteria so please ensure you cover with examples in your application.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills:</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>The ability to provide professional knowledge, skill and experience to the service area. Promote professional leadership within the service specialism.</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to lead staff through complex change within the context of the political, legal and practice framework, identify innovative solutions and constructively challenge existing practices, effectively deliver performance management solutions.</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to problem solve and tackle challenging issues of a technical, professional, resource or people related nature.</span></li>\n<li><span>Excellent communication and organisational skills (including IT) and the ability to analyse and manage data and monitor financial expenditure of for example: staffing, equipment and adaptation.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong>Qualifications and/or experience: </strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Diploma or BA/BSc in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.</span></li>\n<li><span>Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.</span></li>\n<li><span>Significant post qualifying experience in dealing with significant and diverse issues, including the delivery or co-ordination of quality customer focused service.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of managing / leading staff.</span></li>\n</ul><p> </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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We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53350 - £57005 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-29T04:10:22.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-08T04:10:22.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b15833b3-51ac-43da-a922-199b18095c9f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9a7601c4-aa9f-4144-a01a-12af7087bb9b","title":"Recovery Assistant","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>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 that difference.</p>\n<p><strong>Overall Job Purpose:</strong></p>\n<p>To work as part of the Arun Revenues and Benefits team within The Services Directorate, delivering a first class, professional service, using a range of communication methods, and technical skills to ensure that all customer contact and Revenue’s transactions are completed and resolved to a high standard.</p>\n<p>To process information and maintain computer records for the recovery and enforcement of Local Taxation (Council Tax, Business Rates, BID Levy and Housing Benefit Overpayments), enabling prompt collection and recovery, thus maximising collection.  To offer information and advice to customers, in line with legislation and policy.  To contribute to the overall performance of the Revenues and Benefits Service.</p>\n<p>For more information about joining the Revenues and Benefits 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).</p>\n<p>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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\"><strong>Applying for a job with us</strong></a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9th February 23:59</strong></p>\n<p><strong>INTERVIEW DATE: 26th February</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,163","publishDate":"2025-01-28T11:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8cfb2fe0-72dc-4b87-ba5c-76ec76959f1e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"551dbc34-f237-4da1-ab57-e1de1cafcd73","title":"Senior Coastal Engineer","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"<p>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 that difference.</p>\n<p><strong>Overall Job Purpose:</strong></p>\n<p>To be a key advisor in discharging the Council’s Coast Protection function.</p>\n<p>To explore, initiate and deliver, capital and revenue Coast Protection schemes whilst working with affected communities to promote good coastal defence practise within the District. To represent Arun on external stakeholder groups building relationships and delivering effective Beach Management & Shoreline Planning. Where necessary, to input into the planning system to ensure appropriate development in areas of erosion risk.</p>\n<p>For more information about joining the Coastal Engineers and Flood Prevention 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).</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\"><strong>Applying for a job with us</strong></a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>CLOSING DATE: 12/02/2025 AT 23:59</strong></p>\n<p><strong>INTERVIEW DATE: TBC</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 9 (£38,626 – £41,511)","publishDate":"2025-01-22T10:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6ccb7e12-126c-48f3-8df9-6a6c69939bf7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a6ca1bcc-6d31-4e0a-a6f1-87e23d3dbf6a","title":"Seasonal Beach Patrol Officer","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex, Bognor Regis Town Hall, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p>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 that difference.</p>\n<p><strong>Overall Job Purpose:</strong></p>\n<p>The main purpose of the job is to provide a uniformed presence representing Arun District Council on the promenades and foreshores during the period from April to September. You will help promote education and understanding of waterside safety and the local environment. You will ensure compliance with the relevant byelaws by authorised means. React to issues and concerns that impact on the public safety as quickly and efficiently as possible. In some instance the inspectors must refer issues to the relevant authority and will at no time put themselves at risk. You will be a local information point for all seafront visitors. You will work at Bognor Regis or Littlehampton, as required by the Foreshore Officer</p>\n<p>For more information about joining the Foreshores 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).</p>\n<p>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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>We're an equal opportunity employer. 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Liaison Officer - Policy & Involvement

West Sussex County Council

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£42708 - £45718 per annum

Chichester (On-Site)

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