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You will have the autonomy and responsibility to really make a difference. If you are enthusiastic and passionate in making a real difference in children's lives supporting them to remain in the care of their family, then we would like to hear from you.</p><p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council's Children's Social Care service is committed to high standards and a culture of restorative practice. We are continuing to increase foster carer numbers and the menu of support to carers year on year. This is an exciting time to join our Fostering Service as we strive to further enhance outcomes for looked after children in the city. We are committed to professional development and the provision of training to staff.</p><p><strong>Kinship Assessment Team Social Worker:</strong></p><p>This role will have you assessing kinship carers to ensure the best outcomes for children and families. You’ll need sharp assessment skills, a good dose of empathy, and the ability to write a stellar report.</p><p>If you are enthusiastic and passionate in making a real difference in children's lives supporting them to remain in the care of their family, then we would like to hear from you.</p><p><strong>You will</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Work closely with our children's social work teams in order to support them in their work to secure permanence for the Children We Care For. In doing so, work with and assess relatives and friends both as foster carers and/or special guardians to enable children to live within the wider family if they are not able to live with parents.</li>\n<li>Hold a caseload of families/friends you will be assessing as potential carers for a child/ren within that wider family/network.</li>\n<li>Write high quality, evidenced based assessments to present to court and/or fostering panel with the required timescales.</li>\n<li>According to service need, complete Private Fostering assessments and stepparent adoption assessments.</li>\n</ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>You will need to have/be </p><ul>\n<li>Be a qualified social worker and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Have suitable post-qualifying experience in children and families work - experience of working with Children We Care For and foster carers would bean advantage.</li>\n<li>Have a sound understanding of legislation relating to children, fostering and safeguarding.</li>\n<li>Have strong communication skills which enable you to communicate with children, families, fellow professionals including foster carers and otheragencies and to challenge as appropriate. The ability to converse at easewith customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential forthe post.</li>\n<li>Have a restorative approach and the ability to be solution focused, openly communicate and explore issue that may be challenging for potential carers or approved carers.</li>\n<li>Be someone who enjoys a busy atmosphere with resilience and flexibility who can manage competing demands and the stresses that come with them.</li>\n<li>Be a supportive team member with a willingness to participate in other team tasks in the fostering service.</li>\n<li>You’ve got the skills, the passion, and a sense of humour and you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children, young people, and families.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</strong></p><p><br></p><p> If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Dave Crewe - dave.crewe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 023 92 688 371.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a<strong>personal statement</strong>, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p><em><strong>Please indicate in your personal statement whether you are applying for a main or higher grade post.</strong></em></p><p></p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</p><p>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. </p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</p><p>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.</p><p>or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p>","shortDescription":"<p>Portsmouth City Council seeks a Social Worker to assess kinship carers, emphasizing supporting children in familial care.</p>","salaryDescription":"£37937 - £45718","publishDate":"2025-04-30T10:40:25.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1b13c1e7-2cc7-4816-8819-c8e6c983a3a4.png","score":3905.1711,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"83cd3179-7c5d-40b8-bd74-e94702820769","title":"Newly Qualified Social Workers, Adult Services","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><img src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/t4rhacha/job-ad-banner.png\" alt=\"job-ad-banner.png\"></p><p><span>Join us at our virtual event on</span></p><p><span>Thursday 20 March 2025 from 5.30-6.30pm</span></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eastsussexcountycouncil1/1574492\"><span><strong>click here to book your place on the online event - 20/3/2025</strong></span></a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Newly Qualified Social Workers in Adult Services - Opportunities across East Sussex </strong></p><p>Are you a final year social work student or recently qualified social worker who is ready to launch your career and make a real difference?</p><p>If so, join one of our innovative social work teams at East Sussex where we will value and support you within a progressive learning environment.</p><p>At East Sussex County Council, we are passionate about working alongside the people who live in our county, helping them to achieve their desired goals.  We are looking to work with compassionate, ambitious, creative and professionally curious social workers. We want to support you in the first steps of your career and beyond!</p><p>We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community.  We are working towards recruiting a workforce that better reflects our community and recognises the unique skills that everyone brings.</p><p>As a newly qualified social worker with East Sussex County Council, you will be helping to support people, their carers and families. You will be involved with strength-based work with people within their communities, helping to promote independence. We look to enable people to identify what matters to them, to understand the outcomes they want to achieve and to promote the resources they can access.</p><p>The opportunities available for newly qualified social workers joining our superb Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme are based within our community teams across the county. Our teams support and safeguard people with a range of care and support needs including:</p><ul>\n<li>Physical disability</li>\n<li>Learning disability</li>\n<li>Mental health needs</li>\n<li>Substance use</li>\n<li>Sensory needs</li>\n<li>Adults in hospital</li>\n<li>Transition from children to adult services</li>\n</ul><p>We know social work can be a demanding career. If you choose to join us, you will be supported by your team, your manager and your ASYE mentor alongside intensive assistance delivered by a dedicated team of professional education specialists. Our ASYE programme is well established and highly rated by our NQSWs. Good reflective supervision, growth, reduced allocation and development of resilience all form the framework around you.</p><p><span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span></p><p>In our increasingly digitally dynamic organisation, we enable you to work flexibly and ensure you are equipped for this.</p><p>Our newly qualified social workers have a starting salary of £37,667 per annum and progress to £38,865 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE.</p><p>In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>Relocation scheme for newly appointed employees*</li>\n<li>Staff travel incentives including discounts on bus and train tickets</li>\n<li>Interest-free loans for season tickets and bicycles (as well as secure bike sheds and showers at some locations)</li>\n<li>Car and motorbike leasing*</li>\n<li>Car share and competitive vehicle loan schemes</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>\n<li>Staff benefits scheme, which features around 6000 offers and discounts at any given time</li>\n<li>Savings on our childcare vouchers</li>\n<li>Excellent Local Government pension scheme</li>\n</ul><p>*<em>criteria applies</em></p><p> </p><p>Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams between Monday 09 – Friday 13 June 2025</p><p>For more details please contact:</p><p>Julie Barnes, Project Officer, Adult Social Care Telephone 07849307587 / e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:Julie.barnes@eastsussex.gov.uk\">Julie.barnes@eastsussex.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>For work that makes a difference</p><p><img src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/5xwbo5qn/complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\" alt=\"complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\"></p><p><br></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check\">http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check</a>. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.</p><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p><p>Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.</p><p>Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. 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As a result, there are exceptionally low levels of temporary or short-term staff. Staff are drawn by the strong commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and the relationship-based practice model. They value the highly supportive, child-centred environment in which they practise and feel that the responsibility for children is shared. Management oversight is thorough at all levels and social workers value the individual and group supervision, within each of the small discrete teams.  Social workers benefit from regular and relevant training, have manageable, mixed caseloads ... This gives them the time that they need to be able to build and sustain relationships with their children and families and so achieve change when it is needed. Social workers know their children very well and talk about them with great affection, warmth and care. One social worker said, ‘They have my heart.\" (<a href=\"https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246981\">Ofsted 2024</a>)</p><p>Our social workers tell us that ‘social workers’ voices are heard’ and ‘I really love working for Brighton & Hove; I feel well supported and there are good opportunities to develop’</p><p>You can hear directly from our practitioners themselves: <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/families-children-and-learning/social-work-brighton-hove/life-social-worker-brighton-hove\">Life as a social worker in Brighton & Hove (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p><p>This includes a video on the <a href=\"https://youtu.be/KM-IpJJsh5M\">ASYE programme</a> and the support you will receive.</p><p><strong>Closing date: Midnight on 5 May 2025</strong></p><p>The interviews will take place on the 20th, 21st and 22nd May and will consist of a group task and an interview.  If there are any days that you cannot attend in that week please state this on your application at the end of your shortlisting questions.</p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>We know that you and our existing social workers are our greatest asset and we strive to give you the time and active support you need so that you can make a real difference to children’s lives and realise our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/Brighton%20and%20Hove%27s%20Vision%20for%20Children%27s%20Social%20Work.pdf\">vision for social work</a>. Our pod model is based on providing emotional containment for you. This includes a supervision model of weekly group supervision, 1:1 supervision, and Reflective Practice Groups for practitioners and managers at every level, as well as a clear CPD pathway. </p><p>We have set up an anti-racist project as we recognised that we need to do further work to support Black and global majority families in the city and to support our staff from Black and global majority communities.  <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urXLYoH3nEY\">Hear more about anti-racist practice from our workers including our anti-racist lead practitioner</a></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>As a newly-qualified social worker, you will work as part of a small team (or pod) led by an experienced manager. You will have a protected workload.  To help you make the transition from pre-qualifying training to a confident and competent practitioner, we will provide you with:</p><p>- A highly rated Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) induction and training programme.</p><p>- Robust supervision and support, including group supervision in your pod.</p><p>- Regular Practice Development Groups and support from a dedicated Professional Education Consultant.</p><p>As you progress beyond the ASYE, you will continue your professional development through reflective practice groups, group and one-to-one supervision sessions and support from Lead Practitioners and professionals from other disciplines, in our Partners in Change Hub. You will also have opportunities to take part in practice research and have access to a comprehensive programme of learning and development linked to our model of practice.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You must hold a Professional Social Work Qualification (e.g. CQSW, DipSW, MSW) and be registered as a social worker with Social Work England, at the point of starting in post on Monday 8 September 2025. In addition, you will need to have experience of working directly with children in need and their families in a multi-disciplinary service and be able to build strong, meaningful relationships with children from diverse backgrounds, their families and key agencies.</p><p><strong>Our benefits</strong></p><p>These include:</p><p>- Competitive salary, including market supplement of 12.5%</p><p>- Career average pension scheme</p><p>- Rental deposit loan scheme</p><p>- 27 days leave a year</p><p>- Flexible working</p><p>- Childcare voucher scheme</p><p><strong>Useful links</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs/working-childrens-social-work-council\">Social work in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/Evaluation%20of%20relationship-based%20practice%20in%20BHCC%20July%202017.pdf\">Empathy, tenacity, & compassion: an evaluation of relationship-based practice in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"http://cfswp.org/perch/resources/papers/second-phase-bh-report.pdf\">Evaluation of Reflective Practice Groups in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246981\">Ofsted Report</a></p><p>If you would like to discuss this opportunity informally, please contact our Professional Education Consultants, Jo Moore, Zara Tighe, and Rachel Foggitt, on joanne.moore@brighton-hove.gov.uk, zara.tighe@brighton-hove.gov.uk, or rachel.foggitt@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</p><p>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process</p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p>\n<p>We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.</p>\n<p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p>\n</div><h2>Company information</h2><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</p><p>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary in range £40,640 to £42,680 (inclusive of a 12.5% market supplement), on completion of your ASYE you will progress to the social worker range of £43,454 to £46,700 (inclusive)","publishDate":"2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1f014112-af22-4cdc-9fae-ca508321dc8f.png","score":15379.489,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a7b76138-0666-481f-a0f6-37bf11662ba8","title":"Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £44,015 - £56,545 (inclusive of 12.5% Market Rate Supplement and Crawley Weighting Allowance)<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Fixed Term for Maternity/Parental Leave Cover<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Crawley</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy80ODcvZmJkYmUxMGU3YjliNTk5MjU4OWJmNjQ1NTU5NDZjNjQucG5n.png?1731334085892\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\"></p><p>Join our Family Safeguarding East Team in our offered Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker role, and you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions to facilitate positive change for children and families within a supportive team environment.</p><p>We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, stable team environment where successes are celebrated and individuals have a fantastic platform to develop and grow their skillsets.</p><p>Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. Our teams are co-located multi-disciplinary teams that include specialist adult practitioners from domestic abuse (to support both victims and perpetrators), substance use/recovery and mental health services ensure that families are getting support at the right time.</p><p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Rewards & Benefits</strong></p><p>At West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:</p><ul>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>\n<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>An excellent<strong> <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a></strong>\n</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list this can be found at our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a></strong></p><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><p>Just some of the skills and experience you will need include:</p><ul>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>\n<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>\n<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of key skills and experience for the Advanced Social Worker or Social Worker role, please refer to the appropriate job description attached when applying.</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<strong> </strong><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<strong> CAFHE05581.</strong></p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Heidi Farr at<strong> </strong>and for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the appropriate job description) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</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<strong> <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> </strong>page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T02:10:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T02:10:57.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/96e47697-1a8d-442e-992e-14b3d7cceb55.jpg","score":6462.486,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"393e5488-ad82-429c-92b9-8c87bc0db2b5","title":"Social Worker","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Eastbourne","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/t4rhacha/job-ad-banner.png\" width=\"475\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>Are you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person’s life? </p><p>The Transition Service supports young people aged 17.5 up to 25 with severe and enduring learning disabilities (who may also have physical disabilities) and their families through the process of transitioning from childhood to adulthood in a planned and personalised way. </p><p>Moving from childhood to adulthood can be a difficult time for any young person. For young people with a disability, there are extra demands and difficulties to be faced. The Transition Service uses person-centred approaches as the team focuses on developing plans for young people as they move into adulthood using the Preparing for Adulthood model. We treat every young person and their family with respect, acknowledge their right to make choices about support that they need and enable young people to be as in control as they can be of the changes that they need to make.</p><p>We have a great opportunity for a motivated and proactive registered Social Worker who is committed to ensuring that the service supports young people and their families to make choices about their future in an individual and timely manner.  </p><p>To fully support young people as they transition into ASC we work closely with Children’s Disability Social Care, Education and Health Services. Knowledge, experience, and an understanding in this area of social work would be advantageous as will experience of working with young people with disabilities and their families. If you don’t already have this breadth of experience, we can train you. The Transition service is part of a large Council which actively promotes social workers CPD by offering regular training, appraisals, and supervision. </p><p>Our hybrid working arrangements allow for a mix of being home and office based throughout the week. This post covers clients living across the county.    </p><p>We are looking for candidates who:</p><ul>\n<li>Are keen to develop further as a social worker.</li>\n<li>Can work as part of a team but also work on their own initiative.</li>\n<li>Have effective communication skills and feeling confident in discussions with other professional disciplines.</li>\n<li>Have an ability to meet travel requirements of the post.</li>\n<li>Have a commitment to training and personal development.</li>\n</ul><p><span></span><br></p><p>To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.</p><p>Interviews will take in person or via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date and we will contact you to arrange this.</p><p>Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 08:30am-4:30pm.</p><p>We recognise that this is a challenging specialist role, however East Sussex County Council is committed to providing the support and professional development to make the most of your skills including the opportunity for career progression.</p><p>We would really like you to choose the Transitions team for your next step in social work and would love to hear from you.</p><p>We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here\">benefits page</a>.</p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Nundy or Nicky Boyd, Practice Manager, 01323 466166.</p><p>For work that makes a difference</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"174\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/5xwbo5qn/complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\" width=\"174\"></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p><p>Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/privacy/job-applicants\">privacy notice for job applicants.</a></p><p><strong>DBS</strong></p><p>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check...\">gov.uk disclosure and barring service</a> . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.</p><p><strong>Work Permits</strong></p><p> We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. </p><p>If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.</p><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.</p><p>Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"100\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/lanmber4/disability-confident-logo.jpg\" width=\"207\">  <img alt=\"\" height=\"155\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/ydehsc5r/tfn_fosteringfriendlylogo_colour.jpg\" width=\"250\"></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/3izakvvv/ers-gold-banner-2023.png\" width=\"475\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,865 - £44,428 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-27T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/305d1603-4421-4729-8800-a06ca7227570.png","score":6180.6484,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9e97b6c5-05f0-4d70-b049-ebdc0533a3a6","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"East Surrey Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at East Surrey Hospital.</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population. The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience </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> East Surrey Hospital, Redhill</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><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></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"548\" height=\"363\"></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><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05706</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><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></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. 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 information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T02:41:01.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T02:41:01.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/87b65e65-69de-47d6-b704-1936367c3ed2.jpg","score":5460.453,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f0e8f2d-81de-4233-bc51-ab0b5ddf27db","title":"Social Worker - Princess Royal Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Princess Royal Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>About Us</strong></span></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.</span></p><p><span>It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.</span><br><span>The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><span><strong>About The Job</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: Permanent</strong></span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and <span>maintaining</span> up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><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></span></p><p><span><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></span></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?1742482143926\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></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><span><strong>Further Information</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><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></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. 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 information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p><span> </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T12:50:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T12:50:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6bc94549-cfc2-47b6-a790-cb4aa478f8d9.jpg","score":4587.8174,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"926966d5-9151-4808-b8d3-c36c32aaddfb","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team Maternity Cover","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Haywards Heath","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.</span></p><p><span>It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.</span><br><span>The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Fixed Term contract until 31/03/2026 </span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><span><span>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.</span></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><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></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"551\" height=\"365\"></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>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><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></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. 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 information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T10:29:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T10:29:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fcb8091f-afe2-4607-8c1c-623a6cc27f89.jpg","score":4444.0874,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"10acfb82-27f4-43e8-8529-3aa7596ac5a7","title":"Approved Mental Health Professional/Senior Social Worker","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Mill View Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><em>An exciting opportunity has arisen for one AMHPs to take up a 30 hours permanent position in the City's highly regarded Central AMHP Team.</em></p><p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: 30 hours per week</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:  </strong><strong>£37,890 - £40,349 part-time based on £46,731 - £49,764 (full time rate) plus a market supplement of £2,154 based on £2,657 (full time rate) and additional payments for working unsocial hours and on call</strong></p><p><strong><em>Closing Date: midnight Sunday 4 May 2025</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Interview date:  Thursday 8 May 2025</em></strong></p><p><em>We would encourage anyone interested in applying for this post to have an informal discussion regarding the roles with Dominic Marley, Lead AMHP/Service Manager on 07471217487</em></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>The Brighton & Hove AMHP service is a standalone team with an office base at Mill View Hospital. We're a close knit team who provide a robust, professional and high-quality 24-hour service to meet the Council’s statutory duties.</p><p>Your prospective colleagues will tell you what a huge difference it makes working in a small geographical area where you can travel from one end of your patch to the other in under 30 minutes.</p><p>They'll also tell you how they've adopted flexible working patterns and hybrid working that has transformed their work/life balance.</p><p>We're a forward-thinking team. We were the very first AMHP Team in the country to use a smartphone app to complete statutory MHA forms. We use the same app to approve s12 doctor's claims.</p><p>We're client focussed and share a strong human rights ethic, where team members feel supported to offer a differing view.</p><p>Whilst the systems that we work within continue to pose challenges to our practice, AMHP's who have joined from other local authorities comment on how the following make Brighton & Hove the best Local Authority to work for as an AMHP:</p><ul>\n<li>Quick Police responses to s135(1) requests</li>\n<li>A selection of bookable transport options for conveyance with clear delegation arrangements</li>\n<li>Clear protocols with our Trust colleagues to ensure that clients and their carers receive NHS support whilst they await an inpatient bed.</li>\n<li>Strong partnership working and an emphasis on preventative work.</li>\n</ul><p>The successful applicants will have access to high quality training, individual and reflective group supervision and participate in regular team away days. We also have strong links with the University of Brighton who provide regular teaching opportunities for those interested.</p><p>You can find more information about living and working in Brighton <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/node/1536251\">here.</a></p><p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, click <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">here.</a></p><p><strong>What we expect of the successful applicants:</strong></p><p>You will be working within a 24-hour dedicated AMHP Service on a shift pattern undertaking emergency and planned Mental Health Act assessments on behalf of Brighton and Hove City Council, which includes working weekends and out of office hours and being on standby overnight.  The post holder will be an autonomous professional working on behalf of the local authority, and will need to be available to travel within the city during their working hours.</p><p>You will be able to screen, triage, undertake, and co-ordinate assessments, often in complex, crisis situations with high levels of risk, under the Mental Health Act, as an Approved Mental Health Professional. To make arrangements for informal admission and applications for compulsory admission and guardianship, in accordance with the outcome of the assessment. To appraise, and decline or approve Community Treatment Order applications and renewals. To ensure the 'least restrictive' options have been exhausted using Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team input or referring and signposting to other appropriate services.</p><p>You will work collaboratively and communicate effectively with service users, nearest relatives, carers, other professionals, agencies, organisations and volunteers to ensure that community resources and support are available to service users and their carers to assist them to manage their mental health disorders and to minimise risk. At times sharing your specialist knowledge and offering support and advice to other professionals and other organisations.</p><p>Where it is considered the criteria may be met, you will make applications to the Magistrates Court for warrants to enter, search for, and remove individuals from private dwellings to a place of safety, and will make necessary arrangements for the execution of such warrants. You will make applications to County Court for the appointment of acting nearest relatives where it is felt that the statutory criteria may be met.</p><p>You will consider, and approve as required, applications for mental health crisis breathing space under HM Treasury's Debt Respite Scheme.</p><p>You will act as Practice Educator for trainee AMHP's, providing supervision, support and education. You will provide detailed reports to assessing HEIs as to each trainee's suitability to practice, bearing in mind the key competencies set out in Schedule 2 of The Mental Health (Approved Mental Health Professionals) (Approval)(England) Regulations 2008.</p><p>You will need to maintain and keep updated knowledge of Mental Health Legislation & case law as it impacts on the role of the AMHP, and to be accountable for decisions and judgements made whilst acting under Mental Health / Mental Capacity legislation. As an AMHP you will undertake additional advanced training in all areas as they relate to the role of AMHPs as specified by the MHA 1983, Code of Practice. This may include attendance and participation in AMHP forums & reflective practice, and other training events as required, in accordance with the professional code of conduct and practice standards to remain registered and approved. You will also need to have a working and applied knowledge of the Care Act 2015 as well as being acquainted with relevant legislation (e.g. Children Act 1989 and 2004), Carers Act (2005) Human Rights Act(1998), Capacity Act 2005 ,and Local Authority and Trust policies and procedures. And observe the requirements of all other legislation affecting the role and duties of an AMHP.</p><p>It is important that you understand a range of models of mental disorder, and the contribution and impact of social, physical and development factors on mental health. Understand the implications of a range of treatments and interventions for service users, their relatives and carers, and be able to apply this in practice.</p><p>You must have good assessment skills including the ability to assess and manage risk. You will be able to work effectively under pressure, managing the competing demands of a busy service. You will be able to demonstrate robust and clinically sound triage skills using risk management and assessment models. You must be resilient, reflective and resourceful, have the ability to manage a workload to deadlines and timescales, and to manage time and conflicting demands. You will need to have specialist knowledge/experience of managing high risk, complex situations at short notice in the community.  You will be responsible for working autonomously and dynamically, managing risk and coordinating the support of community services, including the police and ambulance services.</p><p>You will need to be an excellent record keeper with competent IT skills. Able to ensure any reports are completed on time and written work presents information which is structured, clear, evidence based, and logical; in accordance with the standards. This will include reports for court hearings which you will need to be able to present when required.</p><p>You will understand and take account of service users diverse needs in terms of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, spiritual needs and status of social inclusion. And incorporate policies relating to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice into every day working practice and to challenge discrimination and prejudice wherever it occurs. You must have a commitment to promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of service users and carers consistent with their own needs and wishes, to enable them to contribute to the decisions made affecting their quality of life and liberty.</p><p>The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  There will be other duties and requirements associated with your job and, in addition, as a term of your employment you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required.</p><p>Your duties will be as set out in the above job description but please note that the Council reserves the right to update your job description, from time to time, to reflect changes in, or to, your job.</p><p>You will be consulted about any proposed changes.</p><p>£37,890 - £40,349 part-time based on £46,731 - £49,764 (full time rate) plus a market supplement of £2,154 based on £2,657 (full time rate) and additional payments for working unsocial hours and on call.  Currently; weekend hours (x 0.5 hourly rate), Bank Holiday (x2), Weekday unsocial hours (x0.33)) and overnight on-call payments (£60.58 Mon-Thurs, £71/56 Fri-Sun, £87.74 Bank Holiday). Dominic Marley, Lead AMHP/Service Manager will be happy to explain these salary enhancements in more detail. A generous relocation package is also available to those eligible (£2500).</p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</p><p>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/supporting-statement-guidance\">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p><p><strong>Part office / part home – hybrid</strong> -  We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.</p><p>*For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</p><p>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,890 - £40,349 part-time based on £46,731 - £49,764 (full time rate) plus a market supplement of £2,154 based on £2,657 (full time rate) and additional payments for working unsocial hours and on call","publishDate":"2025-03-30T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9a8f8860-0577-4d6f-b5a7-5d6a086b120d.png","score":3999.9229,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b983cf9-0982-4e19-8de5-127649496c5f","title":"Residential Childcare Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>In the Worthing area, WSCC Residential Services has a fantastic opportunity within a new home that will care for children with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural needs brought on by early childhood trauma and family breakup. To make sure children receive the right support and have a clear long term plan, the home will function as a temporary emergency assessment home.</span><br> <br><span> This unique role will involve working as a team to provide support, specifically to children who would struggle to live with others and would require additional help from their support circle to thrive. </span></p><p><span>We are looking for a driven professional with a child-centred approach to their work who is willing, able, and committed to helping children. </span></p><p><span>Being able to truly impact the lives of the children and their families will come with joining our children's residential roles. You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about their work and commitment to supporting children.</span></p><p><span>For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/\">Children's residential care careers (westsussex.gov.uk)</a></span></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong><span> £27,711 - £29,093 per annum including weekend working allowance (salary £26,409-£27,711 plus weekend working allowance of £1,302 - £1,382)<br> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time (37 hours) + rota for evening and weekend work<br> <strong>Contract: </strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Location:</strong> <a name=\"_Hlk175319448\"></a>This position will be based in a Residential Home in the Worthing area, with the expectation to provide cover in another Residential Home, Blue Cove within Worthing, as and when required.</span></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months</span></strong></span></p><p><span>To support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role which is identified as hard to recruit and remain in the County Council's employment during this time. </span></p><p><span>The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months</span></p><p> </p><p><span>Shifts and rotas - for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, which will include every other weekend and sleep in duties when needed. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.</span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:</span></p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"227\"></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 <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To succeed in this role, you will be:</p><ul>\n<li>Child centred, with the ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with our children and young people.</li>\n<li>Caring, creative and passionate about supporting and developing positive outcomes for our children and young people</li>\n<li>A positive role model, supporting them to thrive and achieve their full potential.</li>\n<li>Helping to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations to the highest standards possible.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity</li>\n<li>To promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li>\n<li>Qualified to Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent or willing to work towards this.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to join a newly created team, helping to shape our new home, please take a look at the attached job description to see if you have the skills, qualifications and experience to be a Residential Childcare Worker.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05350.</span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact one of the following people;</span></p><p><span><span>Theo Barclay (Registered Manager) </span><a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a></span></p><p><span><span>Elaine West (Resourcing Advisor) </span><a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong><span> </span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>To apply, upload your CV and cover letter, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.</span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. </span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.</span></strong></span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span><span>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 </span><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong><span>application help</span></strong></a><span> page.</span></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27711 - £29093 per annum + Including Weekend Working allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-23T03:08:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T03:08:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f5508f0f-7a66-4a46-b9a2-0051cb3d6760.jpg","score":3035.1123,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2d11b259-947a-4757-a139-7c7b2d2523d5","title":"Support Worker","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Sevenoaks District Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Support Worker </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £34,072 - £36,830 </strong></p>\n<p>Working in our support and options team, you’ll actively support our customers and encourage them to live independently.</p>\n<p>Day to day, you’ll manage your own caseload and carry out risk assessments, keeping them up to date with changing circumstances. With your excellent communication skills, you’ll build strong working relationships with our partners and other services to ensure that our customers have the appropriate support framework in place.</p>\n<p>You’ll be comfortable dealing with difficult and emergency situations and look for innovative ways to improve the service.</p>\n<p>Our Housing team focuses on development, so you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills with us.</p>\n<p>This role will be based between the Council Offices, Argyle Road, and the office at Vine Court Road, Supported Accommodation, Vine Court Road, Sevenoaks. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles, where your working time, service permitting, may be divided between the two offices and home working.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Stephen Tring, Housing Options and Solutions Manager, on 01732 227184.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:     5 May 2025 </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews:      12 May 2025 </strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,072- £36,830","publishDate":"2025-04-17T14:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bdef98a8-a8a4-459e-990f-d50f000d6550.png","score":2856.3398,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46ea7ec8-7b06-4b9a-854f-92fdfabe0b0c","title":"Residential Social Services Officer","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"The White House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The White House</strong></p><p>The White House is a three bedroom home for young people aged 8 - 14 and accommodates both male and female residents on a planned admission basis.</p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for the day to day interaction and care of up to three children with a range of complex needs.You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes.You will be expected to apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidance relating to residential child care. </p><p><br><strong>Responsibilities include</strong></p><ul>\n<li>You will work alongside other professionals for example schools and therapists to provide a consistent team approach to manage care & risk</li>\n<li>Attend meetings with children or represent the team at meetings.</li>\n<li>You will be required to input information into the client database and carry out other related administrative tasks.</li>\n<li>You will also be expected to attend and contribute towards team meetings.</li>\n<li>With support from a senior staff member (sometimes on call not physically present) you will make sound judgements in the moment concerning safeguarding and general safety and wellbeing. These decisions must be within policy and practice and justifiable, demonstrating high standards of care. </li>\n</ul><p></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>You will need to have/be </p><ul>\n<li>Be able to effectively engage and build relationships with children. Have an understanding of the issues and pressures affecting children today.</li>\n<li>Have good listening skills and be able to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure.</li>\n<li>Have excellent communication skills as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues and children.</li>\n<li>Be willing to use your initiative and make decisions around the needs of children on a day to day basis. </li>\n<li>Be flexible in being able to adapt to changing workloads of the team. </li>\n<li>A driving license is required.</li>\n<li>A verifiable pass is required in English and Maths. Have good written / IT skills in order to write contact sheets and reports</li>\n<li>A Diploma at Level 3 would be an advantage or a willingness to work towards it is essential.</li>\n</ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</p><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></p><p>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p>What we can offer you:</p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</p><p>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a></p><p>or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 5 £25,652 to £27,363 per annum plus shift allowance, Full time 37 hours, Permanent contract","publishDate":"2025-04-15T10:33:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/284b6270-0c6c-4849-a8f7-8c54c6ec493b.png","score":2747.422,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"74b1dd5a-a0af-4826-81c3-f77e18f4e6d9","title":"Night Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bognor Regis","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our team at Hammonds (Adults Residential Service) focuses on providing the right balance of the individuality, needs, wishes and rights of the people we support. We're looking a Night Support Worker to join our wonderful team on a part-time basis.</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/careers-in-adults-residential-services-day-opportunities-and-shared-lives/\">Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</a> to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><strong><span>About The Job</span></strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£12.45 - £12.65 per hour (plus enhancements)</p><p><strong>Enhancements: </strong><em>Weekend working</em> - Time & a half, <em>Bank Holidays</em> - Double time & <em>Night enhancement</em> (8pm - 10pm shifts) *if applicable to the role<strong><br> Working Pattern: </strong>Shifts on 4-week rotation (inclusive of evenings & weekends)</p><p><strong>Contract Length</strong>: Part Time, 22.50 hours per week equating to a total of 90 hours per month *(the weekly hours may vary)</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hammonds, Bognor Regis</p><p>As a Night Support Worker, you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Provide personal physical, emotional care and support during a waking night shift.</li>\n<li>Listen to people and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Undertake light domestic duties as required to ensure cleanliness, comfort, and safety for people we support throughout the day e.g., laundry, or safely cleaning an area after a person has needed personal care.</li>\n<li>Complete regular hourly checks around the service, to include checking on people's wellbeing and on the security of the building.</li>\n</ul><p>You will work as part of a team based within a residential setting. As a Night Support Worker, you will be required to provide safe, effective, and personalised support and care in supporting individuals to bed, getting up in the morning and responding to their emotional and physical wellbeing as required during the night.</p><p>This is an active role and there will be some requirements for moving and handling, for example, assisting people to walk, moving people between a wheelchair and chair using a hoist etc.</p><p>You will be required to be on duty for up to a 10-hour shift, during which time you are required to stay awake and able to provide appropriate care. 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Be able to work with a person who might be less able to express themselves and understand non-verbal communication.</li>\n<li>Clear, concise basic literacy and numeracy skills to record and document activities in the care plan.</li>\n<li>Able to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from people and respond sensitively to their families and carers.</li>\n<li>Able to build relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team completing shared tasks to deliver a service to others.</li>\n</ol><p><strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills to record and document activities in the provider plans.</li>\n<li>Diploma Level 2 in Care, or willingness to work towards, or equivalent qualification - Desirable</li>\n<li>Basic understanding of Safeguarding, the needs of the people and their rights as an individual.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedure, Manual Handling - Desirable</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or vulnerable people - Desirable</li>\n</ul><p>You'll be comfortable following basic procedures and clear instructions so that little close supervision is necessary, for example determining actions needed in accordance with provider plan or health and safety.</p><p>You'll have the ability to support people to grow in confidence, and a desire to develop their ability to do the things they want to. You'll have a good working knowledge of safeguarding and managing risks, and you'll be able to raise concerns in relation to individuals through recognising verbal, physical or behavioural changes and signs.</p><p>You'll be comfortable following basic procedures and clear instructions so that little close supervision is necessary, for example determining actions needed in accordance with provider plan or health and safety.</p><p>You'll be comfortable following basic procedures and clear instructions so that little close supervision is necessary, for example determining actions needed in accordance with provider plan or health and safety.</p><p><span><strong>Benefits</strong></span></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 competitive salary you will have access to:</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</li>\n<li>A range of flexible working options</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li>\n<li>A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, ASOS, B&Q and many more)</li>\n<li>Car benefit scheme</li>\n<li>A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives</li>\n</ul><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/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.</p><p><span><strong>How to Apply: </strong></span></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application form explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you explain how your skills and experience relate to the key skills listed on the job description.</p><p>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>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.</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>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.45 - £12.65 per hour + (plus enhancements)","publishDate":"2025-04-24T08:05:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T08:05:17.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6810bb9b-719e-4227-9a6c-fc48a340d762.jpg","score":2623.544,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dfff8b61-3bc9-45cf-be5a-da7b55cd6d82","title":"Support Worker, JCR","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Lewes","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/t4rhacha/job-ad-banner.png\" width=\"475\"></p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Can you get Terry making the tea again?</strong></p><p>Are you ready for a fresh challenge and to make the move to the Joint Community Rehabilitation service?</p><p>Terry has always made the tea at home but after a stay in hospital they needed support to safely access the kitchen again.</p><p>We work with clients like Terry to achieve the goals that are important to them. This may be getting back into the kitchen to make a cup of tea, staying well or adjusting to a new routine.  </p><p>The Joint Community Rehabilitation service is at the heart of care in the community. Our teams assist older adults after an illness or injury get back to independence in their own home. Working alongside other professionals, you may initially be providing some personal care, helping with therapy exercises, and giving emotional support to help clients regain the skills and confidence they need to manage these everyday tasks themselves.</p><p>As a JCR Support Worker, you will be supporting an everchanging group of people across the local community to regain independence, because of this a driving licence and access to a car is needed to meet the travel requirements of the post.</p><p>We are looking for candidates who:</p><ul>\n<li>Display a caring and empathetic approach.</li>\n<li>Can adapt to meet the individual needs of our clients.</li>\n<li>Can work as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Have a driving licence and access to a car.</li>\n</ul><div>\n<span> </span><span> </span>\n</div><p>There are permanent contracts available ranging from 6 - 30 hours per week. We also offer 6 - 30 hour Apprenticeships, 6 - 24 hour weekend only contracts and 6 - 24 hour contracts for evening only work.</p><p><strong>Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for these positions.</strong></p><p>Please note the role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.</p><p>To apply for this role please follow the '<strong>Apply Now</strong>' button above.</p><p>Interviews will be confirmed at a later date.</p><p>In return we can offer you:</p><ul>\n<li>Comprehensive training</li>\n<li>Opportunities for career progression</li>\n<li>Excellent peer and managerial support</li>\n</ul><p>We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment, including an attractive pension and annual leave package. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here/benefits\">benefits page.</a></p><p><em>'Being a JCR support worker every day is different. Every client is different.  We truly make a positive difference to our clients lives and this makes me proud and happy every day.  Some days are challenging but our team is strong and supportive. My job is part of my life now.' </em> Sarah – JCR Support Worker.</p><p><strong>If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Cheryl Smith, Deputy DPS Manager at  </strong><a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.Smith@eastsussex.gov.uk\">Cheryl.Smith@eastsussex.gov.uk</a></p><p><em>For more information about being a Support Worker for JCR please follow this link - </em><a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/choose-east-sussex/adult-social-care-and-health/jcr-support-worker\"><em>Join us as a JCR support worker | East Sussex County Council</em></a></p><p> </p><p><em>#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship</em></p><p><em>Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in </em><a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/apprenticeships\"><em>apprenticeship training.</em></a></p><p><strong>It’s not just a job. It’s work that makes a difference.</strong></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"174\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/5xwbo5qn/complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\" width=\"174\"></p><p>You can find out more about working in Adult Social Care by visiting our <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-in-adult-social-care/types-of-roles/working-with-older-people\">recruitment pages</a></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"174\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/k0ekzex4/refer-a-friend-logo-final.jpg\" width=\"174\"></p><p><em>This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. This means, if you have been recommended by your friend who is an ESCC employee to apply for this role, you need to state it in your application form. You could then both be eligible for an incentive payment. Ask your ESCC friend about the scheme.</em></p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check\">http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check</a>. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.</p>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p>\n<p>Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.</p>\n<p>Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.</p>\n<p>If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.</p>\n<p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.</p>\n<p>Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.</p>\n</div><h2>Company information</h2><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"100\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/lanmber4/disability-confident-logo.jpg\" width=\"207\">  <img alt=\"\" height=\"155\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/ydehsc5r/tfn_fosteringfriendlylogo_colour.jpg\" width=\"250\"></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/3izakvvv/ers-gold-banner-2023.png\" width=\"475\"></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,993 - £26,409 per annum (includes two increments for weekend working)","publishDate":"2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/69dd3dc7-4560-4d79-9f98-acfc08b86e62.png","score":2570.0564,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f8feb29b-eb41-4f3d-9ad0-07c47762da86","title":"Senior Residential Social Services Officer","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Beechside, 235 Havant road, Drayton, PO6 1DA","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Service</p><p>Beechside Short Break Service provides care and short break accommodation for up to six young people aged between 5 - 18 years. The service is tailored to meet individual children's needs that have a learning or a physical disability, often alongside communication needs. The aim of our service is to support children, providing them with a home away from home where they can develop confidence and flourish.</p><p>The Role</p><p>If you have experience as a Residential Social Services Officer (or similar role) and are looking to gain your first experience in a management/supervising position, this could be the opportunity you are looking for. You will be given training and support as you develop your skills in leading and supervising a team. You will supervise staff, monitor risk assessments and monthly summaries, undertake medication audits and write policies and procedures.</p><p>The key part of the role is working directly with children and young people. The role requires a child centred approach and ability to build warm, strong and positive relationships with our children and young people. You will be responsible for the day-to-day care of up to six children with a range of complex needs. You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes. You will apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidance relating to residential child care. </p><p>What our team say:</p><p><em>\"Working with children with additional needs can be incredibly rewarding. I can positively impact a child's life by helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential… The Beechside team listen to one another and express ideas openly. There's transparency in expectations, feedback, and problem solving. Everyone values each other's strengths and contributions. Team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and concerns without fear or judgement.\" Ellie, Deputy Manager.</em><em> </em></p><p><em>\"I enjoy working at Beechside, what I like is being with children and helping them make good memories, supporting them having fun and giving them the chance to have sleep overs with their friends. We have good training here on all aspects, this is provided by PCC. I enjoy working with all the children to help them have a nice time at Beechside.\" Julie, Senior Residential Social Services Officer.</em></p><p><em>\"Working with children is more than just a job, it's our chance to make a real difference in their lives. It gives us the satisfaction of being involved in a child's intellectual, social and emotional development. Promoting the independence and listening to the children voice is our team focus while they attend Beechside. We all work hard to meet the relevant standards of practice according to their individual Care plans.\" Camelia, Senior Residential Social Services Officer.</em></p><p>The ideal candidate</p><p>You will need to have/be </p><ul>\n<li>A QCF Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare or equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Professional experience of working in a residential children's setting.</li>\n<li>Awareness of the needs of children with learning and physical disabilities.</li>\n<li>Sound experience of key working.</li>\n<li>The ability to work under pressure and make decisions to safeguard children, the service and staff.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of how to safeguard and support children in a short breaks service.</li>\n<li>The ability to form warm and positive relationships with children to support their development and positive experiences.</li>\n<li>The ability to actively support children and encourage children to grow and flourish to their full potential.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues, and children.</li>\n</ul><p><em>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</em></p><p>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</p><p>Sam Stokes, Registered Manager,<a href=\"mailto:sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\"><span>sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span></a>, 023 92 688 039</p><p>Interview date:Interviews will be held 16th, 17th and 18th June.</p><p>Application process</p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in <span>the </span>'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\"><span>Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</span></a></p><p>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.</p><p>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/\"><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span></a>.</p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation,committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p>Portsmouth City Council iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 6 - £27,363 to £31,067 plus 17% shift allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-01T15:37:30.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/734755f5-e8ef-4e06-8597-49ed9e9e649d.png","score":2371.1443,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f20c788d-57a3-4f9b-a936-49f55129b511","title":"Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Wellington House, Wellington Street","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>In Spring 2025 Brighton & Hove City Council are opening a new Residential Home for children with disabilities called Rainbow Lodge. </p><p>We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to work within this new setting.</p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Hughes – Head of Service for the Specialists Community Disability Service by email at <a href=\"mailto:lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Shortlisting and interviews happen on a frequent basis, please submit applications as soon as possible. This advert may be withdrawn if the vacancies are filled and headcount complete.</strong></p><p>Do you enjoy working with children and young people with a range of disabilities? </p><p>Do you want to make a difference to young people’s lives and support them to meet their full potential? </p><p>If so, we want to hear from you!</p><p>Our Children’s Residential Care Workers care for up to 5 children with complex disabilities who live at Rainbow Lodge. You will be involved in every aspect of the young people’s care. You will work in partnership with the young people’s parents / carers, our local special schools, social workers and our health colleagues to ensure that the young people experience the best care.</p><p>Due to the complexity of the young people’s disabilities the work can be challenging at times, but also very rewarding.</p><p>Do you have the resilience to work with children who have behaviours that challenge or complex health needs?</p><p>Can you be flexible with your working hours? This role may include working weekends and overnight shifts.</p><p>As a worker at Rainbow Lodge, you will be part of the Specialist Community Disability Service 0 – 24 working alongside social workers and social work resource officers to provide children with disabilities and their families the support that they need.</p><p>Children’s Residential Care Workers at Rainbow Lodge will be involved in the day-to-day care of children with disabilities, this will include undertaking personal care, promoting the children’s health, education, relationships with their family and friends. Ensuring that their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs are met and providing them with opportunities for play, leisure and learning.</p><p>You will be part of a new team at Rainbow Lodge, and we are looking for people who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide excellent care and support to ensure that the children meet their full potential, who enjoy being part of a team and who have experience of working with disabled children with complex needs. </p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</p><p>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p><p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us</a></p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</p><p>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</a>.</p><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067-£32,654","publishDate":"2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4375e185-838b-4195-b80b-4dff13e6e044.png","score":2350.253,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06db9015-5521-493a-b95e-f06585b4cae6","title":"Assistant Care Manager - East Surrey Hospital Social Work Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Redhill","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. This is a great opportunity to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in friendly East Surrey Hospital Social Work Team that prides itself on their supportive culture. </span></p><p><span>The East Surrey Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people in hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><span>Stacey, an Assistant Care Manager in the team, says \"I enjoy working as an ACM as it is an opportunity to work within the social care sector - helping people with varying needs, supporting them to meet their outcomes and striving to make a difference. I really enjoy working in the team because of the wealth of experience my colleagues hold and the supportive nature of every member of staff\" </span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £28,624 to £31,067 per annum</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></span><br><span> <strong>Location:</strong> East Surrey Hospital, Redhill</span></p><p><span>Our Assistant Care Managers have a really supportive working environment and inductions are well planned with help from across the team. So whether it's in person, on the phone or even in the chat group there is always someone on hand to help. </span></p><p><span>You will be working across the Acute ward, A&E, Community Hospitals, and assessing people in their own homes; providing advice and guidance to those people who access or need the service. As well as assessing you will be completing plans, implementing and monitoring care packages, although there is a focus on short term support you will also be carrying out reviews for long term support. To be successful in this role you will need to use your initiative and demonstrate personal resilience as you could have exposure to challenging behaviours from people who access or need the service.</span></p><p><span>An important part of the role is accurate records of all of the amazing work you have undertaken, and produce reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court, panels and other agencies.</span></p><p><span>You will receive regular, supportive and reflective supervision from senior social work colleagues, but you will also need to use your own initiative where appropriate. There would be some requirement to work flexibly, out of office hours to assist customers, carers and families and you will be required to travel throughout the county including locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span>The following skills, qualifications and experiences will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please ensure you cover how you meet each point within your application</span></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills:</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.</span></li>\n<li><span>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</span></li>\n<li><span>NVQ Level 3 in Care. Desirable</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.</span></li>\n<li><span>An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></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><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05697</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Deborah Clay (Team Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. </strong></span></p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><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></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. 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 information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all of the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £32067 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-01T09:50:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T09:50:57.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f65d19ea-b2f3-4c9b-9b0d-41105e070951.jpg","score":2032.9695,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d6bf95c8-2021-4a08-8da3-506a019e5baf","title":"Children’s Residential Care Worker (Lower and Higher) - Rainbow Lodge","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Wellington House, Wellington Street","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>In Spring 2025 Brighton & Hove City Council are opening a new Residential Home for children with disabilities called Rainbow Lodge. </p><p>We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to work within this new setting.</p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Hughes – Head of Service for the Specialists Community Disability Service by email at <a href=\"mailto:lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong><span>Shortlisting and interviews happen on a frequent basis, please submit applications as soon as possible. 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You will work in partnership with the young people’s parents / carers, our local special schools, social workers and our health colleagues to ensure that the young people experience the best care.</span></p><p><span>Due to the complexity of the young people’s disabilities the work can be challenging at times, but also very rewarding.</span></p><p><span>Do you have the resilience to work with children who have behaviours that challenge or complex health needs?</span></p><p><span>Can you be flexible with your working hours? 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Ensuring that their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs are met and providing them with opportunities for play, leisure and learning.</span></p><p><span>You will be part of a new team at Rainbow Lodge, and we are looking for people who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide excellent care and support to ensure that the children meet their full potential, who enjoy being part of a team and who have experience of working with disabled children with complex needs. </span></p><p><span>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. 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Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</span></p><p> </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p><p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us</a></p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. 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Are you someone who enjoys working in a rewarding, supportive, and a challenging environment? Can you work with a diverse range of stakeholders in an inclusive and accessible way?</p><p>We have an exciting opportunity within our Families, Children and Learning Directorate where you will get to make a real difference in the lives of children with learning difficulties. Every team member plays a vital part in helping our young people to thrive, and as a highly successful team we support each other to deliver our service with fairness and inclusivity. We are committed to delivering an outstanding service and to making Health and Disability Services accessible to everyone. </p><p>If you would like to discuss this role, please email karen.shaw@brighton-hove.gov.uk to arrange a conversation.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Rainbow Lodge is a new children's home due to open mid April in the Woodinngdean area. We will provide full-time placements for young people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge between the ages of 5 and 17.</p><p>Staff will work hard to create a positive, safe, stimulating, and homely environment in which each young person’s specific needs are met and they are supported to develop and learn new skills while having fun. Particular emphasis is given to those skills that promote independence. </p><p>As a Home Care Support Worker, you will: </p><ul>\n<li>Support our young people from diverse backgrounds with intimate personal care when required.</li>\n<li>Use a range of inclusive and accessible communication tools to help our young people express themselves.</li>\n<li>Undertake a range of domestic tasks including cleaning, shopping, providing freshly prepared meals.</li>\n<li>Support your colleagues and yourself to stay safe during times of challenging behaviour.</li>\n</ul><p>You will be someone with:</p><ul>\n<li>The experience of looking after children with learning disabilities.</li>\n<li>Inclusive and accessible communication skills for interaction with service users, families, social workers, and medical professionals.</li>\n<li>The ability to apply restrictive interventions to support young people in line with their behaviour support plans.</li>\n<li>A clear Enhanced DBS Certificate</li>\n</ul><p>Benefits: </p><ul>\n<li>Funding and support within two years for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).</li>\n<li>Support with in-house training to improve skills and knowledge.</li>\n<li>An opportunity to increase your skill and experience for future roles within social care, education and childcare.</li>\n<li>Enhancements over weekends, and bank holidays.</li>\n</ul><p>You will need to be able to work a 4-week rolling rota as follows:</p><p><strong>Night shifts: 9.15pm to 7.15am </strong></p><p>There is an expectation waking night staff will attend one team meeting a month and undertake necessary training which is included in number of hours worked.</p><p>For more information about the organisation and the specific tasks required, please download the job description / person specification.</p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. 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Portsmouth City Council seeks a Social Worker to assess kinship carers, emphasizing supporting children in familial care.

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