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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  rebecca.thomas@brighton-hove.gov.uk and <a href=\"mailto:sarah.raisbeck@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">sarah.raisbeck@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> to arrange a conversation.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Drove Road is respite home for young people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge between the ages of 8 and 18.</p><p>Staff will work hard to create a positive, safe, stimulating 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>Have 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>Night shifts: 9.15pm to 7.15am </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>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 upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions.  Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting 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><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</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/why-work-us\">Why work for us </a></p>\n</div></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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">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":"£27,269 - £27,711 full time without relevant qualification (£14.13 - £14.36 per hour) £28,163 - £30,060 with relevant qualification (£14.60 -£15.58) plus enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays","publishDate":"2025-05-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d2b4822d-689e-4540-9109-63587cd72c0a.png","score":4791.8994,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d4462c3b-2127-4c3b-9d3e-0908c6ed8a32","title":"Home Care Support Worker, Learning Disability Service, Burwash Lodge","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Burwash Lodge","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p><strong>CARE FOR OTHERS – MAKE A DIFFERENCE</strong></p>\n<p>Are you looking for a rewarding, varied role where each day can offer a fresh challenge? </p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life?   </p>\n<p>Have you worked with or had experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs?</p>\n<p>Are you looking for an opportunity to further your career?</p>\n<p><strong>We are recruiting 1 part time (35 hours) Home Care Support Worker on a 9 month fixed term contract, with experience of learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, to work at Burwash Lodge, in the Hollingdean area of Brighton.</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em><span>Before applying, please ensure you have read </span></em></strong><a href=\"https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1\"><strong><em><span>the Secondment policy</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span> to ensure you are eligible to apply for a secondment. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.</span></em></strong></p>\n<p>We are a friendly, committed and dedicated team, who ensures all our service users specific needs are met in a caring, sensitive and inclusive way. We deliver person-centred care and we encourage and promote independence.</p>\n<p>The People wo live at our service have mild to moderate Learning Disabilities, some have Autism, and mental health needs.</p>\n<p><span>Burwash Lodge is a supported living service supporting people in their own flats . One of the people has lived at Burwash for over 30 years! The service ensures people are settled in a cosy , person centred and homely environment. We deliver 24/7 days a week support for up to 10 adults who have a learning disability.</span></p>\n<p>Basic hourly rate of £14.60 increasing to £15.58 (£26,640 - £28,435 per annum actual for 35 hours per week)</p>\n<p>Time and a half for working at weekend, double time for working on a bank holiday and time and a third for working at night (between 8pm and 6 am), opportunity to work additional hours</p>\n<p>Read more about what benefits we offer at <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<p>If you enjoy helping people, and want to make a difference to their lives, we would very much like to hear from you.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact</p>\n<p>Manager:  Liv Thukhutha. Livhuwani.Thukhutha@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p>\n<p>House phone: 01273 295108</p>\n<p> Applicants with or without a driver’s license are welcomed.</p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>We offer comprehensive care and support for individuals, assisting with personal hygiene, mealtimes, and a variety of activities both at home and in the community. Our service users are engaging and enjoy social interactions and communicate verbally. They live in shared or single person flats, where they share household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and laundry.</p><p>You will be part of a dedicated, well established small team that provides exceptional support to those living at Burwash Lodge, ensuring that assistance is personalised to meet each person's unique needs, promoting their independence in a welcoming environment.</p><p>Our morning shifts starts at either 7 or 8 AM and finish at 2:00 or 2:30 PM. During the mornings, we have 2-3 staff members on duty. The late shifts begin at 2 PM and finish at 8:30 PM, while the mid shift runs from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with one assigned to sleep-in duty overnight to maintain safe staffing levels.</p><p>Some of the key tasks are:</p><ul>\n<li>Supporting with personal care whilst ensuring and maintaining their dignity and privacy when required</li>\n<li>Enabling individuals to participate in a range of activities within the wider community such as swimming, bowling, shopping, visiting family etc.</li>\n<li>Supporting service user in challenging behaviour incidents in a safe and dignified way using the principles of positive behaviour support including the use where necessary of restrictive interventions, full training given </li>\n<li>Deliver support in a manner which is sensitive to the service user’s culture, disability, race, age, sexuality, marital or civil partnership status, transgender or religious/belief or non belief</li>\n<li>Help with cooking meals and general household cleaning tasks, laundry etc.</li>\n<li>Assisting with the administration of medication</li>\n<li>Money handling and accounting </li>\n<li>Completing care records to a high standard whilst ensuring confidentiality and data protection</li>\n<li>To Keywork one of the residents and undertake additional responsibilities, such as arranging service users reviews, updating service users documentation, liaising with families, friends and health care professionals  </li>\n<li>Contribute to and work effectively as part of a team in a professional, inclusive and respectable manner</li>\n<li>taking on a 'Lead Role' such as communication, dignity, infection control, health and safety, medication, equalities and diversity, positive behaviour support champion</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About you: </strong></p><p> You will need to:</p><ul>\n<li>have a caring and flexible approach to your work</li>\n<li>have compassion, understanding and patience when working with service users from all diverse backgrounds and complex needs</li>\n<li>have the ability to communicate in a way that is inclusive and accessible</li>\n<li>be able to work well as part of a team with people from all diverse background</li>\n<li>Be able to work on your own initiative and think quickly in a difficult situation</li>\n</ul><p>You will be required to work a shift pattern including earlies, lates, sleep-ins and some weekends.</p><p><strong>Working for us, we can offer you:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Full specialist training program offer </li>\n<li>The opportunity to work extra shifts</li>\n<li>Generous holiday<span><ins>, with the ability to purchase extra leave</ins></span> </li>\n<li>Regular supervision meetings</li>\n<li>A range of other staff benefits from MyStaff shop</li>\n<li>Discounted Freedom Leisure membership</li>\n<li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>\n<li>A wide range of welfare and wellbeing resources including staff discount schemes and staff networks such as: the BME Workers’ Forum, LGBT Workers’ Forum and Women Workers’ Forum, the Disabled Workers’ and Carers Network</li>\n</ul><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 upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions.  Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</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/why-work-us\">Why work for us</a></p>\n</div><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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,163 - 30,060 full time (£14.60 - £15.58 per hour) plus enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays","publishDate":"2025-04-24T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a87cf2e4-a180-435a-a7d0-4545f9c9dc66.png","score":3486.102,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8f854513-c8ff-4e3f-94f7-5314f2146d91","title":"Home Care Support Worker Learning Disability (Children and Young People)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"55 Drove Road, Hove","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><a>Do you have a background of working with children with learning disabilities? 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?</a></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 Sarah Willbridge-Raisbeck  - <a href=\"mailto:Sarah.Raisbeck@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">Sarah.Raisbeck@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> <a href=\"mailto:karen.rusbridge@brighton-hove.gov.uk\"></a> to arrange a conversation.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>At Drove Road, we provide a mixture of short breaks and full-time placements for young people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge between the ages of 8 and 18. Many of our young people have Autism with associated complex needs. Our dedicated team of staff works 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. 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><a>Benefits:</a></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, evenings, and bank holidays.</li>\n<li>Extra shifts are available.</li>\n</ul><p>You will need to be able to work a 4-week rolling rota as follows:</p><ul>\n<li><a>Early shifts: 7.00am to 2.30pm (until 11.00am in term time)</a></li>\n<li>Late shifts: 2.00pm to 9.30pm or 10.00pm</li>\n<li>Work two weekends per month.</li>\n<li>Sleep-in duty once per month.</li>\n</ul><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. 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 part-time or term-time only.</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><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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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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 - £27,711 full time without relevant qualification (£14.13-£14.36 per hour) £28,163 - £30,060 with relevant qualification (£14.60- £15.58) plus enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays","publishDate":"2025-05-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/152ca82c-2962-4c8b-ba37-887e7a4ca113.png","score":3400.2578,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c2a813b1-cb82-429a-a10c-8addf674b6dc","title":"Home Care Support Worker - Independence at Home","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Craven Vale, Craven Road","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Various positions available</strong> to cover shifts, from 17.5 hours up to 28 hours per week <em>working across the City</em>. <strong>Currently we only have positions for drivers with own transport.</strong></p><p><strong>Salary range:     </strong></p><p><strong>£14.13 - £14.36 per hour (</strong>plus enhancements for weekend, evenings and Bank Holidays).<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Full time salary  £27,269 -  £27,711</strong></p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> TBC</p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact Jean Windsor, or Julian Seaborne, Operations Managers on 01273 295262 or email <a href=\"mailto:%C2%A0stephanie.anderson@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">julian.seaborne@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Are you looking to make a difference to someone’s life?</strong></p><p><strong>Are you caring, reliable and good with people?<br> Could you care for someone else?<br> If so, then we would like to hear from you.</strong></p><p>Our Independence at Home team provides short-term care and support, mainly to older people within the city, to help them re-gain their confidence and independence so they can stay living in their own homes where they are most comfortable and happy...</p><p>Our last CQC Inspection rated our service as “Good”. It highlighted that “the service was well led” and staff felt that managers were “approachable and very supportive”.</p><p>Our aim is to provide the highest quality of care to the people who rely on us and we put their needs at the heart of everything we do. But we can’t continue to provide excellent care in the community without more dedicated, skilled and motivated carers.</p><p>Working as part of a dedicated team led by an experienced manager you will provide support to a wide range of people including individuals who have a physical disability, learning difficulty, sensory loss, mental health issues, dementia or a complex combination of needs.</p><p>This will include:</p><ul>\n<li>personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing and toileting</li>\n<li>assistance with moving around their home</li>\n<li>help with shopping and preparing meals</li>\n<li>emotional and social support</li>\n<li>helping with medication</li>\n<li>liaising with other health care services and family members</li>\n<li>support to regain confidence with daily living skills.</li>\n</ul><p>You don’t need any formal qualifications but previous care experience would be an advantage.  You will need to:</p><ul>\n<li>have a caring, flexible and professional approach to your wo</li>\n<li>have good written and number skill</li>\n<li>get on well with people from a variety of backgrounds</li>\n<li>work well as part of a team</li>\n<li>work on your own initiative</li>\n<li>be willing to undertake the high quality training we will provide for you</li>\n</ul><p>As part of your training, we will also give you the opportunity to shadow one of our experienced carers for a short period until you are able to undertake care calls on your own.<br><br>We can offer you:</p><ul>\n<li>a higher rate of pay than the average market rate</li>\n<li>enhancements for working in the evenings, at weekends and on bank holidays</li>\n<li>a career average pension scheme</li>\n<li>generous holiday (Pro rata)</li>\n<li>paid travel time between calls</li>\n<li>paid mileage expenses</li>\n<li>regular supervision meetings</li>\n<li>a range of other staff benefits</li>\n<li>free uniform and personal protective equipment</li>\n<li>opportunities for career progression including support to enable you, if you wish, to study for the QCF diplomas in Health & Social Care (levels 2 and 3)</li>\n</ul><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 upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions.  Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting 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>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>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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£14.13 - £14.36 per hour plus enhancements for night, weekend and Bank Holiday working","publishDate":"2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b635c54a-bd83-46be-8298-f19e2012f2f5.png","score":3288.097,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bfe52d28-0482-4c2a-881a-4f2e148dc7e2","title":"Care Support Manager","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Craven Vale, Craven Road","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p><strong>Introduction</strong><br>This is an opportunity to join our management team as a Care Support Manager to help us provide Re-ablement Care across the city to people in their homes. </p>\n<p><strong>About us</strong><br>Independence at Home provides a personal approach to helping individuals who find themselves unable to manage day-to-day tasks at home. We support people for up to six weeks to learn to do things in a different way to increase independence and confidence. This includes support with daily living tasks including manual handling. Our service is integrated with Health, so we work closely with Nurses, OT and Physio-therapists. The service is part of the hospital discharge pathway, so we are very busy and we have high turn-over of service users.<br><br>Our last CQC inspection rated the service as “good” in all aspects of the care and support provided, as well as for leadership.</p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Leading and managing a team of Home Care Support Workers working in the community providing care;</li>\n<li>Setting up person-centred care for service users, and ensuring they receive an effective, appropriate service that enables them to achieve and maintain independence, with dignity and choice. </li>\n<li>Reviewing service users’ needs after a period of re-ablement care and either discharging them, or, if necessary, organizing on-going, long-term care.</li>\n<li>Helping to lead the service to ensure we maintain a quality service that meets CQC regulations and provides value for money.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About you</strong><br>We will provide you with in-depth induction to the role, where you will be well supported by your managers and colleagues. You will also have access to training and continuous professional development appropriate to the role. However, you will need:</p><ul>\n<li>a relevant qualification in Social Care or Care management (at least NVQ3, or equivalent relevant experience)</li>\n<li>knowledge of Care Quality Commission regulations </li>\n<li>experience and understanding of working with vulnerable people with a variety of needs</li>\n<li>experience of support planning and risk assessment</li>\n<li>ability to supervise and performance manage staff</li>\n<li>ability to communicate effectively with service users and professional colleagues </li>\n</ul><p>Our operations are heavily based on computers. We will train you to use our specific and corporate systems during your induction, but you will need to bring good IT skills and confidence to learn new systems. <br><br><strong>Working for us</strong><br><br>The service is 7-day and operates throughout the year. The role includes working on a rota that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays; and providing support to our Duty Office. </p><p>The role is based at our office in Woodingdean (BN2 6DA), but working regularly in the community visiting service users and staff across the whole city.<br><br><strong>We can offer you:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>a competitive salary </li>\n<li>time and a half for working at weekends, double time for working on a bank holiday</li>\n<li>a career average pension scheme</li>\n<li>generous holiday </li>\n<li>regular supervision meetings</li>\n<li>a range of other staff benefits</li>\n<li>free uniform and personal protective equipment</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Contact Julian Seaborne telephone: 01273 295262  email: <a href=\"mailto:Julian.seaborne@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">julian.seaborne</a></strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:Julian.seaborne@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></strong></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 upload your Application Form and 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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/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>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><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><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 - £37,938","publishDate":"2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c1375a02-9934-45dc-a780-43ee17899d73.png","score":2632.1594,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e0a7c958-c933-4bd9-b55a-4db192d0a41d","title":"Communities Business Support Officer","employer":"Mid Sussex District Council","department":"","location":"Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Job Advert: Communities Business Support Officer</strong><br><strong>Mid Sussex District Council</strong><br><strong>Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex</strong><br><strong>Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 </strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a real difference in your community? If so, Mid Sussex District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Communities Business Support Team.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a team player who can make a difference to our Service; within which you’ll have an opportunity to gain experience across an extensive range of work. </p>\n<p>As a Support Officer, you’ll be a vital member of the Communities Directorate, working alongside other Officers to deliver high-quality administrative and customer service support.</p>\n<p>This role is perfect for someone with a strong eye for detail, and excellent IT and administrative skills.</p>\n<p>Your role will involve:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Customer Service Enquiries and Communication – </strong>Triaging enquires from members of the public, businesses, other local authorities, and business partners.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Administrative Support - </strong>Maintain and oversee the various Directorate databases, including data entry and document management<strong>. </strong>Processing applications and referrals.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Meeting Coordination and Support - </strong>Provide support to the directorate’s working groups and projects.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Financial Administration – </strong>Processing Purchase Orders, invoices, credit card transactions, & handling incoming payments.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>\n<p>Working at Mid Sussex District Council means being part of a team that actively shapes the future of our communities. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on local development while enjoying a range of benefits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous Pension Scheme</strong> – We offer an attractive pension scheme to help secure your future.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Annual Leave</strong> – Enjoy between 23 and 28 days of annual leave, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Agile Working</strong> – We offer flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance alongside the expectation that employees can regularly attend the office.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning and Development</strong> – Our commitment to your personal and professional growth includes access to excellent development opportunities.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>To excel in this role, you will need:</p>\n<p>You will have a professional attitude with a concern for accuracy, confidentially and service.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A professional telephone manner and exceptional customer service skills.</li>\n<li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and a desire to deliver high standards of work.</li>\n<li>Experience of using Microsoft packages and strong IT skills, with the ability to use various software platforms confidently.</li>\n<li>A professional attitude with a concern for accuracy, confidentially and service.</li>\n<li>Able to operate effectively under pressure, and to plan, organise and prioritise workloads.</li>\n<li>Prepared to undertake personal development, innovation and learning.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Join Us</strong></p>\n<p>If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the future of Mid Sussex, we want to hear from you. <strong>Apply today</strong> and be part of a dynamic and supportive team that’s committed to making a positive difference for our residents and communities.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 5pm, 30th May</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: 10th & 12th June</strong></p>\n<p>Make a real impact in Mid Sussex. Join <strong>Mid Sussex District Council</strong> and be part of a team that’s supporting our residents and communities.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £28,624","publishDate":"2025-04-29T06:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4a326520-6e78-4307-9737-971ad61cf804.png","score":2453.0562,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3be70fec-abae-42a5-9cc5-ead7402deb22","title":"C Grade Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting GCSE Maths","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"The Hive Centre, Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span>The Hive is a provision opened by Hill Park School on a newly refurbished site in Lynchets Close, Hollingdean in September 2023. </span><span><br></span><span><br></span><span>The Hive is for autistic students between Y7 and Y11 who have high anxiety that prevents them accessing mainstream secondary schools or facilities co-located at mainstream secondary schools.</span><span><br></span><span><br></span><span>Many have been home educated or accessed tutoring packages due to the barriers they faced attending school. At the Hive they are able to access an age-related curriculum and achieve GCSE’s and other Secondary accreditations. </span><span><br><br></span><span>We are looking to recruit a C Grade Teaching Assistant, who has experience of supporting GCSE Maths.</span><span> The role is for two days a week (13 hours).</span><span><br></span><span><br></span><span>We are a warm, friendly and welcoming school with a supportive and caring staff, who work closely as a team. Our school would be a great place for you to work if you: </span></p><ul>\n<li>have patience and a calm manner</li>\n<li>have resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of children with additional needs</li>\n<li>are an excellent team player who is flexible and shows an ability to recognise and respond to pupils’ needs</li>\n<li>can provide support to individuals and small groups</li>\n<li>can support students in Maths up to ,and including,GCSE level, and be prepared to take over leading the lessons in the event of a teacher’s absence</li>\n<li>have Maths and English Qualifications at GCSE or equivalent</li>\n<li>be able to manage a challenging environment, both physically and mentally</li>\n</ul><div><ul><li><span>The role may include supporting personal care and full training will be provided. The need to be able to adapt your skills and to be flexible and resilient is crucial.</span></li></ul></div><p><span><strong>Paid weeks per year</strong>: <span>47.36 </span>(inclusive of holiday entitlement)</span></p><p><span><strong>Fixed term:</strong></span><span> End date 31st August 2026</span></p><p><span><strong>Start date</strong>: 1st September 2025</span></p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong><span>Closing date</span></strong><span>: 9am Friday 6<sup>th</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>Interview date:</strong> Wednesday 18<sup>th</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>How to apply</strong>: </span><span>P</span><span>lease return the completed application form by email to: </span><span><a href=\"mailto:vacanciesupper@hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk\"><span>vacanciesupper@hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</span></a></span></p><p><span><strong>Telephone</strong>: </span><span>(01273) 422855</span></p><p><span><strong>Website</strong>: </span><span>www.hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk </span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.<br><br></span><span>We take safeguarding and child protection seriously and all posts at The Hive are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.</span><br><br></p><p><span>To support staff living in the city we are members of the Rental Deposit Loan Scheme run by Brighton & </span><span>Hove City Council and further details of this are available upon request.</span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p><span>Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality</span></p><p><span>The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</span></p><p><span>Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,163 – 30,060 pro-rata, per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-22T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/10b93bef-5dbc-4ad6-9cd4-d9d62f9e5564.png","score":2329.152,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0a6c033-b90c-4b52-b0b4-ce7a613bd3b8","title":"Social Worker (Specialist Community Disability Team)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Wellington House, Wellington Street","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We have an opportunity for a full-time Social Work post as part of the Specialist Community Disability Service 0 - 24 (SCDS) to work within the 14 - 24 pod. Specifically, we are seeking to recruit a Social Worker with experience of working with adults, however you will also be expected to work with children aged 14 - 17.</p><p>We are a team which provides a challenging and exciting range of social work services to children, young people and adults with disabilities. This includes working within Children's Social work legislation undertaking Strengthening Families Assessments, Child In Need, Child Protection and Children Looked after, Court work and within the Adult's social work legislation undertaking Care Act Assessments and reviews, appropriate application of the Mental Capacity Act and application of Deprivation of Liberty/Liberty Protection Safeguards. This includes applications to the Court of Protection in relation to welfare decisions. SCDS are also involved in supporting children, young people and adults with Direct Payments and Personal Budgets. </p><p>The successful candidate will: </p><p>Be a qualified Social Worker</p><p>Be responsible for managing their own caseload autonomously with the support of their supervisor/manager</p><p>Have the skills to work within an integrated multi-agency setting</p><p>Be able to support a service undergoing some exciting changes and developments</p><p>Have good knowledge, skills and experience of statutory roles and responsibilities</p><p>Whilst prior experience of working with children, young people or adults with disabilities is not essential it would be an advantage</p><p>Demonstrate a keen interest in developing their knowledge and skills in relation to disabilities</p><p>For further information please contact: </p><p>Lorraine Hughes Head of Service for the Specialist Community Disability Service 0 - 24</p><p>Email: lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Brighton & Hove has carried out an innovative restructure of its services for children and adults with learning disabilities to create a strong, sustainable and ambitious whole life pathway disability service. </p><p>The children's and adults' (integrated multi-disciplinary) disability services work very closely together with two new Heads of Service, one with responsibilities for aged 0-25 and the other for 25+. The Heads of Service have responsibility for three social work assessment teams or pods whose functions are differentiated by the ages 0-14, 14-25 and 25+. This structure provides service users with a more positive transition to adulthood.</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><p><br></p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p>\n<p><br></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":"£38,626 - £41,511 (plus a 12.5% market supplement)","publishDate":"2025-05-12T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/75717387-65d5-4a5b-8a73-5eb7b071cd9f.png","score":2284.6975,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4f17ff67-7501-4360-bf7c-9b0f5a9e3ede","title":"Business Support Officer","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"The Housing Centre, Fairway Trading Estate, Eastergate Road, Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div><div>\n<p>We are looking to recruit a full time Business Support Officer for a fixed term of 12 months to join a small busy team working in the Housing Investment & Asset Management section of Housing to provide administrative support for minor and major work teams as well as the mechanical and electrical planned works teams.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Fixed term for:</strong> 12 Months</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> 24th June 2025</p>\n<p>This role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href=\"https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1\">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.</p>\n<p><span>For further information, please contact Joanne Mitten, Business Support Manager at </span><a href=\"mailto:joanne.mitten@brighton-hove.gov.uk\"><span>joanne.mitten@brighton-hove.gov.uk</span></a><span> leaving your contact details and I will contact you.</span></p>\n</div></div><h2>About the role</h2><p>You will be part of the central business support hub for Housing Investment & Asset Management, working in a small friendly team to provide finance management and administrative duties including raising orders, invoice processing and electronic record-keeping, inbox management for Housing Investment & Asset Management contracts and projects.</p><p>Ensuring all information and data entry tasks are accurately completed and managed to the required frequency as well as allocating and monitoring work taking into consideration timescales and deadlines.</p><p>Experience with using various IT systems are required as is the ability to prioritise your workload around the demands of the service and strict deadlines.</p><p>You will act as a key person in the communication between internal and external customers regarding ongoing works to ensure accurate and timely information is provided. This is included but not limited to, other trade teams, operatives, contractors, residents, and fellow team members.</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 upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions.  Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting 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><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours 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/why-work-us\">Why work for us </a></p>\n</div></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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 - £27,711","publishDate":"2025-05-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b25510e4-4418-4fb4-9e2e-63d8b5fc6592.png","score":2254.73,"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":"2025-06-23T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4375e185-838b-4195-b80b-4dff13e6e044.png","score":2185.6382,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f35741b8-0fe5-42de-98c3-aae0b3ac6444","title":"Service Support Manager, Ireland Lodge, Woodingdean","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Ireland Lodge","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p><strong>Are you interested in supporting and caring for people with Dementia and have good leadership skills? </strong></p>\n<p><strong>If so come and join our team here at Ireland Lodge </strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Tina Johns, Operations Manager or Caroline Jenman  on 01273 296120</p>\n<p><strong>This post is for 37 hours, rota to be confirmed but will include some weekends and bank holidays.</strong></p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>We need a Service Support Manager to join our committed, friendly senior team to work with us in providing a safe and good quality service for adults with Dementia, providing person centred support to individuals and someone who understand the person is more than the symptoms of Dementia.</p><p>The role is varied and requires good management skills.  You will be expected to lead and manage a team of staff in order to meet the needs of individuals.</p><p>You will support the Operations Manager in providing leadership for the development of a quality service that meets CQC regulations and provides value for money.</p><p>You will promote and actively implement legislation imposed by the Care Act to ensure service users receive a safe, effective, appropriate service that enables them to achieve and maintain independence, dignity and choice.</p><p>You will actively promote and role model the values of choice, independence, dignity, respect and reablement.</p><p>We can offer you:</p><p>• a higher rate of pay than the average market rate<br>• a career average pension scheme<br>• generous holiday <br>•regular supervision meetings with an experienced line manager and training</p><p> • a range of other staff benefits</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 upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions.  Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting 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>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><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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 - £37,938 full time","publishDate":"2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b5dbfa36-3406-4728-a3c9-bdaba350f50e.png","score":2010.5029,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"305413a5-29cf-4b2a-8f4f-c914dcc40832","title":"Senior Social Worker Specialist Community Disability Service (25+ Pod)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Do you have a talent for inspiring excellent social work practice?</p><p>Are you keen to join an exciting and passionate team working with adults with a learning disability?</p><p>Would you like to develop your skills in a specialist area? If so, then this may be the role for you.</p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for two permanent Senior Social Worker within the Specialist Community Disability Team’s 25+ Pod, working with adults with a learning disability and/or autism. </p><p>For more details please contact Richard Stevenson (Pod Manager 25+), Telephone: 01273 295550, Email: <a href=\"mailto:richard.stevenson@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">richard.stevenson@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>We are a team which provides an exciting range of social work services to adults with disabilities as part of the whole life pathway. This includes a Duty and Intake service, undertaking Care Act Assessments and Reviews of existing care arrangements within a multi-disciplinary context. We also support the arranging an implementation of Direct Payments and Personal Budgets.</p><p>You would need to have a broad understanding of these issues and support staff to implement proportionate and timely assessments to meet identified outcomes for adults with a learning disability.</p><p>Keeping people safe and preventing/ minimising the impact of abuse through Safeguarding Enquiries is our top priority. Supporting decision making is a vital part of the teams work and excellent practice of the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest planning is widely supported. Applications to the Court of Protection for welfare decisions and Deprivation of Liberty Orders are also a key part of your team’s practice.</p><p>You will deliver supervision to both experienced social workers within the Pod and newer staff members developing their practice, whilst supporting interesting and complex case management issues.</p><p>Your skills will also be vital in contributing towards the Duty and Intake service on a rota basis alongside other Senior Social Workers within the team.</p><p>You will also:</p><ul>\n<li>Be a qualified Social Worker</li>\n<li>Have the skills to work within an integrated multi-disciplinary setting</li>\n<li>Be able to support a service undergoing some exciting changes and development of specialist projects.</li>\n<li>Have experience of supporting and supervising other staff and demonstrate an ability and willingness to develop these skills</li>\n<li>Have good knowledge, skills and experience of statutory roles and responsibilities</li>\n<li>Support the Intake/ Duty Service to triage statutory demands and manage risk appropriately (including Section 42 work), as part of a rota</li>\n<li>Be responsible for managing your own small caseload autonomously with the support of your supervisor/manager</li>\n<li>Demonstrate a keen interest in developing your knowledge and skills in relation to disabilities and specialist areas of practice.</li>\n<li>Whilst prior experience of working with children, young people or adults with disabilities is not essential it would be an advantage</li>\n</ul><p>We are keen to ensure team members develop their individual practice and specialist interests that add value to the wider team’s knowledge and skills. Alongside paying for professional membership, a comprehensive training program is offered within the role and Group Supervision is a key part of developing the team’s knowledge. It is used as an opportunity for bespoke team training and guest speakers to enrich the team’s practice. We also support staff to gain qualifications to support their practice and engage in exciting project work, which is shaping the future of the service. This includes practice improvement in working with parents with a learning disability, inclusion and access to services and prevention work in respect of individuals who may be self-neglecting. You will be asked to contribute to the shaping and delivery of such training and workstreams based on your skills and experience.</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><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><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 - £45,718","publishDate":"2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/357c6fa2-3473-453d-a22a-24e8c6fd6c97.png","score":1834.8635,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cb167750-49ee-4cab-8dad-1389a1f6f739","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><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05699</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Debbie 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 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":"2025-05-16T01:27:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T01:27:03.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c17f2575-faad-48de-b7b2-d17834089407.jpg","score":1741.3154,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"353ca0f2-a5f3-4cdb-8eb7-0cf99c6d411e","title":"HLTA Supporting & Delivering Learning (Maternity Cover)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Woodingdean Primary School, Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span>We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and nurturing HLTA to join our committed team at Woodingdean Primary School. The post is maternity cover for 1 year from September 2025. You should be passionate about working with and supporting children in their learning.</span></p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong><span>We are looking for:</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li><span>An excellent high level teaching assistant with high expectations of learning and behaviour.</span></li>\n<li><span>A commitment to supporting teaching and learning across the whole school.</span></li>\n<li><span>An understanding of how to support this learning on a daily basis within the setting.</span></li>\n<li><span>A person to play a proactive role in the life and ethos of the whole school.</span></li>\n<li><span>A commitment to inclusion and safeguarding practices.</span></li>\n<li><span>A well organised individual with strong interpersonal skills.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span> </span></p><p><strong><span>In turn we offer you:</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li><span>An excellent range of professional development opportunities.</span></li>\n<li><span>An incredibly hard-working, friendly and supportive staff team.</span></li>\n<li><span>A positive, exciting and motivated school environment.</span></li>\n<li><span>Enthusiastic children with a real desire to learn and be inspired.</span></li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><strong>Closing date</strong>: Midday 30 May 2025</p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> 5 June 2025</p><p><strong>How to apply</strong>: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6BB,  <a href=\"mailto:%20admin@woodingdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk\"> admin@woodingdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>     </p><p><strong>Telephone</strong>: <span>(01273) 680811</span></p><p><strong>Website</strong>:<a href=\"https://www.woodingdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk/\"> https://www.woodingdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk/</a><span>  </span></p><h2>Additional 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><h2>Company information</h2><p>Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality</p><p>The School 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>Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"FTE £31,067 - £32,654 (dependent on experience)","publishDate":"2025-05-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/08e96c6c-4735-402b-98f7-94e6cd8be836.png","score":1709.5806,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"37e9dc73-73b5-4535-939d-4176600842e5","title":"Social Worker - Princess Royal Hospital Team","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: 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><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 <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><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></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><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05698</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Debbie 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 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":"2025-05-16T01:09:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T01:09:48.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bbfba8be-9396-476e-a502-07be423c1014.jpg","score":1669.5063,"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. This advert may be withdrawn if the vacancies are filled and headcount complete.</span></strong></p><p><span>Do you enjoy working with children and young people with a range of disabilities? </span></p><p><span>Do you want to make a difference to young people’s lives and support them to meet their full potential? </span></p><p><span>If so, we want to hear from you!</span></p><p><span>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.</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? This role may include working weekends and overnight shifts.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>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.</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. 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.</span></p><p><span>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.</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. 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":"£27,269- £30,060","publishDate":"2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/96181c6d-0270-4c5b-a720-389e6b63ef75.png","score":1475.9929,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a9741159-e571-4a9f-830c-4a75b589e425","title":"Housing Estates Response Technician","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Housing Centre","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div><div>\n<p>Love Brighton and Hove? </p>\n<p>Would you like to work in a friendly team, earn a great salary whilst gaining a qualification, and help to keep our estates and neighbourhoods safe and secure?</p>\n<p>If you’ve had time away from the workplace and are looking to return to work either full or part time, or maybe start a new career in a supportive and friendly environment, then we would be delighted to hear from you.</p>\n<p>If you would like to discuss the opportunities available or would like to find out more about a career in Estates and Housing, please contact Chloe Mclaughlin on 01273 291072 or by email on <a href=\"mailto:chloe.mclaughlin@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">chloe.mclaughlin@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></p>\n</div></div><h2>About the role</h2><p>You may already have experience in providing a high quality, customer focussed and responsive service. We are here to help improve and support our residents’ quality of life and ensure that the estates are clean, safe and secure. You’ll prioritise your work to support our tenants in solving problems and concerns. </p><p>We take pride in the work we do, making sure our buildings and surrounding areas are clean and meet high quality standards. There is a schedule and guidelines to follow to help you achieve this. </p><p>As a driver, you will carry out a daily inspection of the van, and make sure it is fully stocked and all tools are serviced and in working order so you can respond to scheduled and emergency tasks. You will need to have a full UK driving license. </p><p>We will support you to gain your NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning, to enable you to progress your career and earning potential. </p><p>You’ll be working in a team that is dedicated to empowering people to live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion, and engagement. </p><p>In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, weekly study time whilst you are completing your qualification, support from your team leader and colleagues, a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days, staff discounts, and admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme. </p><p>We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, so we welcome and encourage 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 LGBTQ.  If you are successful in your application, we have the following employee networks here to support you throughout your employment with us: BME Workers, Disabled Workers and Carers, LGBTQ Workers, and Women’s Network. </p><p>For more information about the organisation and the specific tasks of the role 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. 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 upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance\">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting 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><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</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/why-work-us\">Why work for us </a></p>\n</div></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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 - £27,711","publishDate":"2025-05-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/01155a61-1b4d-4c35-9531-056ce1aec26b.png","score":252.55443,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c3b7d8a-3394-4f33-9cef-bae2d473cc4a","title":"Building Surveying Manager","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Hove Town Hall, Brighton &amp; Hove","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div><div>\n<p>Do you have the expertise to manage building maintenance, refurbishment and conservation projects?</p>\n<p>Do you have a talent for managing a professional team to lead and deliver an annual programme of building projects?</p>\n<p>Have you got the initiative to lead in the development of sustainable construction?</p>\n<p>If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.</p>\n<p>We're looking for a senior manager to be part of the Property Strategy team who will lead on the procurement and delivery of the annual building maintenance programme to ensure the effective management of the council’s significant operational estate including its civic and historic buildings as well as schools.   </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Jessica Hamilton - Interim Head of Strategic Property on jessica.hamilton@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p>\n</div></div><h2>About the role</h2><p>In this role you will:</p><p>Report to the Head of Strategic Property and have a specialised remit to provide building surveying and construction advice and expertise to support the strategic and operational management of the council’s extensive and varied property estate.</p><p>You will lead on identifying the capital investment requirements, planning the annual capital programme and deliver the capital projects and planned maintenance.</p><p>Use your professional knowledge and experience to deliver construction development projects, procure contractors, manage budgets and build relationships with stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>You will have</p><ul>\n<li>The ability to work sensitively and inclusively in a political environment, tactfully influencing and challenging decision-makers to achieve the best outcomes for services.</li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions in complex and varying contexts that are legally compliant.</li>\n<li>Experience of delivering major construction development project(s).</li>\n<li>Experience of offering technical or specialist advice within a large and/or complex operation or service.</li>\n<li>To be open to work with people from all diverse backgrounds and cultures</li>\n</ul><p>We value our staff and are committed to building a fair, inclusive and supportive place to work in.</p><p>In return, you will receive:</p><ul>\n<li>competitive pay </li>\n<li>full induction and on-going development and training </li>\n<li>paid annual leave </li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li>family friendly policies  </li>\n<li>staff discount scheme and staff travel benefits, cycle loan </li>\n<li>rental deposit scheme and more</li>\n<li>Workplace adjustments for candidates needing additional support</li>\n<li>A wide range of welfare and wellbeing resources including staff staff networks such as: the BME Workers Forum, LGBT Workers’ Forum, the Women’s networkand the Disabled Workers and Carers Network</li>\n</ul><p><br></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 upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions.  Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting 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><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours 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/why-work-us\">Why work for us </a></p>\n</div></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, female 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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,964 - £61,166","publishDate":"2025-05-08T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e56a77c7-7c81-44ec-b32f-d0d448d6a64b.png","score":247.31825,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1a277ef3-5a38-407c-91b1-c8a26951477f","title":"Social Work Assistant Specialist Community Disability Service (25+ Pod)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Wellington House","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p>In the Specialist Community Disability Service we passionately believe that putting relationship-based practice at the centre of everything we do enables us to provide consistent and quality support to citizens so that they can lead independent and fulfilled lives. Brighton & Hove has a unique demographic which makes it a challenging yet very rewarding place to work. Working closely with our partner agencies, we continue to be at the forefront of making a positive difference in challenging times.</p>\n<p>But we can’t realise our ambition to become a centre of excellence and best practice without dedicated, creative and motivated workers. Does this sound like you?</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>The Social Work Assistant post plays a key role in the delivery of our services. You will be completing assessments under the Care Act as well as assisting social workers with more complex situations. You’ll receive regular supervision and training to help you fulfil your role.</p><p>Working alongside social workers and other staff, this role is a real opportunity to gain additional experience of working in a professional multidisciplinary team, to ensure timely assessment and practical support is in place to promote the safety and independence of the people we support.</p><p>We are looking for people who:</p><ul>\n<li>Have experience working with vulnerable people who might use social care services</li>\n<li>Have experience of applying law and policy relevant to the care of adults who may be in need of care and support</li>\n<li>Are able to identity and assess risk</li>\n<li>Have an understanding of the importance of information, advice and reablement in supporting people to maintain their independence and wellbeing.</li>\n</ul><p>For an informal discussion, in the first instance please contact Richard Stevenson, Team Manager, Specialist Community Disability Service, Health & Adult Social Care, <a href=\"mailto:richard.stevenson@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">richard.stevenson@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>As part of your application</strong>, 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><p>For details of how we can support you during the application process, please read this:  <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/supporting-your-application\">Supporting your application (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></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/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><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 - £32,654 (£16.10 - £16.93 per hour)","publishDate":"2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2c689b8b-79e2-44f7-a89d-849f2cfc587d.png","score":246.89188,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"41df856d-8acf-4923-9248-7c93a920a83b","title":"Manager Learning Disability Services Preston Drove","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Preston Drove, Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><br></p><p>Are you a hard-working, passionate and committed individual with management and leadership skills in learning disability services?</p><p>Do you have experience of working in a care setting where you have to think on your feet, lead, manage service-users in both challenging and rewarding situations?</p><p>Do you have effective communication, interpersonal, and time management skills?</p><p>If so we would like to hear from you!</p><p>Fixed Term Contract for 9 months</p><p>Closing Date:  8 June 2025</p><p>Interview Date: TBC </p><p><strong><em><span>Before applying, please ensure you have read </span></em></strong><a href=\"https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1\"><strong><em><span>the Secondment policy</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><span>IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES: </span></strong><span><br> <strong>As this job is being advertised internally only, in order to complete your application, when prompted to setup an account you must use your Brighton & Hove City Council email address.</strong></span></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Preston Drove is part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s learning disability provider service. </p><p>It provides accommodation for adults with learning and physical disabilities, in a long-established home in the Preston Park area of Brighton.</p><p>Preston Drove provides a service to five people in Brighton. The service works closely with social workers and clinical professionals in the city’s Specialist Community Disability Service to achieve the best outcomes for the people it supports.</p><p>We are currently seeking a 37 hour a week deputy manager, to be part of the management team leading the team of care and support workers with one other deputy manager and the care home manager. You will have good leadership skills, an ability to problem solve, make decisions under pressure and respond to the needs of the people using the service as and when required.</p><p>Our service users have complex care and support needs, in areas such as health, communication and behaviour needs. We use a range of communication methods, Positive Behaviour Support and need to follow clinical guidance provided medical professionals.  </p><p>Some key skills are:</p><ul>\n<li>Effective communication and people skills are essential as you will be required to work in partnership with other health care professionals, families, friends, partnerships, external agencies and a large staff team from all diverse backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Able to manage, motivate and develop a team with tact, respect and diplomacy.</li>\n<li>Deal with difficult situations in a calm, sensitive and sympathetic manner</li>\n<li>Complete a range of written documentation, these include: risk assessments, support plans, specific guidance relating to service-users service provision, referrals and incident reporting/follow-up.    </li>\n<li>Complying with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.</li>\n</ul><p>Previous management and leaderships experience in a care setting is required and you will need knowledge of recent legislation related to providing adult social care.</p><p>Good resource and budget management skills are also desirable.</p><p>Approximately half the working week will be spent working on shift directly supporting service users and undertaking domestic tasks alongside team members. You will work across the 7-day week, working a mixture of; late, early, sleep-in and mid shifts. You will be flexible at times of short staffing regarding coming off management/admin duties to work on shift and to respond to emergencies, alongside the other two managers on the team.  </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><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p><p>We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. 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Home Care Support Worker (Nights)

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£27,269 - £27,711 full time without relevant qualification (£14.13 - £14.36 per hour) £28,163 - £30,060 with relevant qualification (£14.60 -£15.58) plus enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Drove Road (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Home Care Support Worker, Learning Disability Service, Burwash Lodge

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£28,163 - 30,060 full time (£14.60 - £15.58 per hour) plus enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Burwash Lodge (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

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Home Care Support Worker Learning Disability (Children and Young People)

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£27,269 - £27,711 full time without relevant qualification (£14.13-£14.36 per hour) £28,163 - £30,060 with relevant qualification (£14.60- £15.58) plus enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays

55 Drove Road, Hove (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

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Home Care Support Worker - Independence at Home

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£14.13 - £14.36 per hour plus enhancements for night, weekend and Bank Holiday working

Craven Vale, Craven Road (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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Care Support Manager

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£33,366 - £37,938

Craven Vale, Craven Road (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Communities Business Support Officer

Mid Sussex District Council

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£26,409 - £28,624

Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath (Hybrid)

Posted 24 days ago

C Grade Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting GCSE Maths

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£28,163 – 30,060 pro-rata, per annum

The Hive Centre, Brighton (On-Site)

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Social Worker (Specialist Community Disability Team)

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£38,626 - £41,511 (plus a 12.5% market supplement)

Wellington House, Wellington Street (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Business Support Officer

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£27,269 - £27,711

The Housing Centre, Fairway Trading Estate, Eastergate Road, Brighton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£31,067-£32,654

Wellington House, Wellington Street (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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Service Support Manager, Ireland Lodge, Woodingdean

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£33,366 - £37,938 full time

Ireland Lodge (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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Senior Social Worker Specialist Community Disability Service (25+ Pod)

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£42,708 - £45,718

Brighton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker - Hospital Team Maternity Cover

West Sussex County Council

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£38626 - £41511 per annum

Haywards Heath (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

HLTA Supporting & Delivering Learning (Maternity Cover)

Brighton & Hove City Council

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FTE £31,067 - £32,654 (dependent on experience)

Woodingdean Primary School, Brighton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Social Worker - Princess Royal Hospital Team

West Sussex County Council

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£38626 - £41511 per annum

Haywards Heath (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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Children’s Residential Care Worker (Lower and Higher) - Rainbow Lodge

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£27,269- £30,060

Wellington House, Wellington Street (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Housing Estates Response Technician

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£27,269 - £27,711

Housing Centre (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Building Surveying Manager

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£55,964 - £61,166

Hove Town Hall, Brighton &amp; Hove (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

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Social Work Assistant Specialist Community Disability Service (25+ Pod)

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£31,067 - £32,654 (£16.10 - £16.93 per hour)

Wellington House (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Manager Learning Disability Services Preston Drove

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£33,366 - £37,938

Preston Drove, Brighton (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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