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I feel fortunate to work within a supportive and collaborative team, where everyone is committed to making a difference. My manager has been consistently encouraging and approachable, which has allowed me to grow in confidence and develop professionally. I genuinely enjoy being part of a team that values each other and works together to support those who need us most.' - Madlen, Social Worker in Family Safeguarding<br><br></strong>Joining the Family Safeguarding team in our Central Team, you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children.</p><p>We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.</p><p>Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. For more information, please watch our video on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4pKniRiw28\">Family Safeguarding in West Sussex</a>.</p><p><strong>How We Support You</strong></p><p>At West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:</p><ul>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>\n<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>An excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>\n</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a><br><br></p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy80ODgvMzM4ODJmZjZjMzQzMWExNDM0YTRhYWUzOTM2MDA4NTUucG5n.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>Just some of the skills and experience you will need include:</p><ul>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>\n<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a support and inclusive employer.</p><p>That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.</p><p>For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05778</strong>.<br><br>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. 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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. 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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. 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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":"2025-06-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4375e185-838b-4195-b80b-4dff13e6e044.png","score":5114.013,"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. 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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":4839.7646,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d55c6cca-0bf5-4e20-98de-34eb44d5b6b5","title":"Social Worker - Kinship Care Team","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Are you are registered social worker who believes in putting relationship-based practice at the heart of all you do? </strong></p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a social worker to join the Kinship Team. The vacancy is for a secondment, working 22.5 hours per week. The team undertake assessments of kinship carers for court and fostering panels and provide comprehensive support. We also undertake supervision of Kinship foster carers. You will be joining a warm, welcoming and experienced team where you will be fully supported and have great training opportunities.</p><p>The Kinship Care Team is part of the Fostering, Placements and Permanence Service.</p><p>Interview date - 24th and 25th June</p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact:</p><p>Katrina Cullen, Kinship Care Pod Manager - katrina.cullen@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p><p>or Zoe Rosenfield, Kinship Care Pod Manager - Zoe.Rosenfield@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>The recent Ofsted report (May 2024) rated our services as outstanding and recognised the difference that the model of practice has made for children and young people in terms of greater continuity of social work relationships, improved outcomes and reduced risks. </p><p>The report also highlights that senior leaders have worked purposefully to build a skilled and stable workforce with manageable caseloads.</p><p>We recognise that professional social workers are our greatest asset and our ethos at Brighton & Hove is to invest in them by giving them the time and active support they need so that they can make a real difference to children’s lives and realise our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/Brighton%20and%20Hove%27s%20Vision%20for%20Children%27s%20Social%20Work.pdf\">vision for social work</a>.</p><p>Our pod model is based on providing emotional containment for social workers and, as well as not using agency social workers, we have developed a supervision model which includes weekly group supervision, 1:1 supervision, and Reflective Practice Groups for practitioners and managers at every level. </p><p>There are also opportunities to be involved in groupwork and Service development i.e. Brighton and Hove will be implementing the Mockingbird Model of support over the next 12 months.</p><p> </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> </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 pro rata plus a 12.5% market supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-22T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fe259349-334d-4742-a361-fc5a90c1f94f.png","score":4751.2114,"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":4507.9844,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d444c307-da2b-46ff-bdf9-f3dffc2f0696","title":"Social Worker - Changing Futures Programme Sussex","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Shoreham-By-Sea","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><span>Changing Futures is a Pan Sussex system change programme focussing on improving the system for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. It is one of 15 national Programme<span>'</span>s bringing together public and community sector partners to redesign ways that local systems and services are delivered, designed and commissioned to better meet the needs for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage. Multiple disadvantage is defined by the national Changing Futures Programme as <em>'people who experience three or more of: homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic violence and mental ill health'</em>. To find out more please visit<a href=\"https://www.changingfuturessussex.org/\"> Social Care | Changing Futures Sussex</a>.</span></p><p><span>The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple complex needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma informed, person-centred support. The Programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access. Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three Local Authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p class=\"\"><span><strong>Salary</strong>: £38,626 to £41,511 per annum</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Full-time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span><strong>Contract Type</strong>: Fixed-term until March 2026*</span><br><span><strong>Location</strong>: Office-based in Shoreham, covering the Adur, Arun, and Worthing areas</span><br><span><strong>Interview Date</strong>: 17th June</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>*If you are an internal candidate, this position may be available as a secondment. Please ensure you discuss this with your manager before applying.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Changing Futures Programme Sussex, as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the Communities Directorate at West Sussex County Council.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>You will work within a newly developed MDT alongside colleagues from the Communities Directorate, Adult Social Care, and third-sector partners. The team combines a broad range of skills and expertise in multi-disciplinary assessments and support services. Together, we take a holistic, assertive outreach approach to support a small caseload of clients across West Sussex who are facing homelessness (or insecure housing), involvement with the criminal justice system, substance misuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>As a Social Worker, your role will be twofold:</span></p><ul>\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"\"><span>Providing intensive, person-centred support to help clients lead meaningful, independent lives.</span></p></li>\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"\"><span>Undertaking traditional social work duties such as assessments, support planning, and reviews.</span></p></li>\n</ul><p class=\"\"><span>A key part of this role is identifying systemic challenges, working flexibly, and drawing on creative solutions and best practices to overcome barriers faced by people with multiple disadvantages. There is a strong emphasis on continuous learning and practice development.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Key Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short listing criteria):</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to apply</span> <span>a risk enablement approach and us</span><span>e</span> <span>evidence</span><span>-</span><span>based practice.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to analyse and interpret</span> <span>people related information and data </span><span>to </span><span>prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to provide informal supervision and develop the capabilities of less </span><span>experience</span><span>d</span> <span>social care practitioners, </span><span>and to </span><span>mentor and </span><span>coach </span><span>students and </span><span>apprentices</span><span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </span><span>to</span> <span>interact effectively with a </span><span>range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, know </span><span>when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision</span><span>,</span> <span>and </span><span>to </span><span>prioritis</span><span>e </span><span>and organis</span><span>e</span> <span>work and meet agreed performance expectations.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping</span><span>,</span> <span>compliant </span><span>with data protection and respecting confidentiality</span><span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Degree in Social Work, or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification, e.g. Diploma in Social Work.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Registered with Social Work England.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.</span></span></li>\n<li>\n<span><span>Good up</span><span>-</span><span>to</span><span>-</span><span>date working knowledge of</span> <span>relevant</span> <span>legislation</span><span>,</span> <span>e.g. </span><span>Care Act </span></span><span><span>(2014)</span><span>, Mental Capacity Act</span> <span>(2005) </span><span>etc</span><span>.</span></span>\n</li>\n<li><span><span>Valid, full driving licence</span> <span>-</span> <span>Desirable</span></span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><span><strong>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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-20T08:30:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-07T08:30:58.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c276cb25-bd49-4397-8a5c-ae56d63b6b4d.jpg","score":4476.21,"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":3989.3887,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8efb1ebd-f03b-4cce-91d1-45ba3db7c7cf","title":"Senior Estates Surveyor","employer":"Mid Sussex District Council","department":"","location":"Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Location: Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath, West Sussex</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £38,626-£43,693 plus potential market supplement of up to £7,000 per annum with excellent benefits.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role: </strong></p>\n<p>Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and qualified Senior Estates Surveyor responsible for the day-to-day management of part of the Council’s tenanted residential, non-residential, operational, and commercial property portfolios including providing property advice to other business units.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee a Technical/Property Officer who will support the role to ensure timely delivery of all work and projects providing staff training where necessary.</li>\n<li>Deputise for the Estates Surveyor and Team Leader as required.</li>\n<li>Manage a diverse property portfolio of commercial and operational assets.</li>\n<li>Carry out a full range of property management activities including lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, lease consents, easements, wayleaves, licenses, enforcement of covenants, obligations, and business rate revaluations.</li>\n<li>Support the delivery of corporate projects, property asset management and to provide the Council with property advice to assist and inform services as required.</li>\n<li>Procure manage and monitor and review services provided by external contractors and consultants (including managing agents where appropriate)</li>\n<li>Lead on or assist with the acquisition and disposal of assets as required.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\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 communities 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 31 and 34 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> </strong><strong>About You: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully qualified and experienced RICS surveyor</li>\n<li>Demonstrable knowledge of commercial property management</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Act</li>\n<li>Knowledge of best practice in Asset Management</li>\n<li>Knowledge of procurement practices within the public sector</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>Able to contribute positively as a team member both as team leader and as part of a team.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong><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>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 31st May 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews:</strong> w/c 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,626 - £43,693 pa plus a market supplement up to a £7K pa and a car allowance up to £1,239 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-02T07:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/67fff600-f7c7-4403-9b8f-47e8dd4c7006.png","score":2812.7393,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"23ab836c-95dc-4671-a259-57357bbf38b5","title":"Social Work Resource Officer","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Wellington House, Wellington Street, Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div><div>\n<p>We are looking for a part time Social Work Resource Officer to work in our new Short Breaks Team in the Specialist Community Disability Service 0 - 24.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new Short Breaks Team. The work will be with children and young people who have a diagnosed disability and their families. Your role will be to complete initial and review assessments for children with disabilities who require a package of support (Short Break) to ensure that the support that they receive meets their needs.</p>\n<p>This is a permanent position for 22.5 hours per week.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Hughes, Head of Service for the Specialist Community Disability service 0 - 24 at lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p>\n<p>You will work alongside and be supported by two social work pods and the managers who support children and young people with complex disabilities. We are looking for applicants who have previous experience of working with disabled young people and their families, and other professionals involved in their lives</p>\n<p>Applicants must have  .  </p>\n<p>Excellent record writing and IT skills are vital, along with an ability to deal sensitively with difficult or unexpected situations as they arise.</p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to work independently, and as part of team, have an understanding of anti-racist practice and be aware of safe working practices.</p>\n<p>Please read our Apply for a job at the council 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>\n<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 (Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br></p>\n</div></div><h2>About the role</h2><p>We are looking for a part time Social Work Resource Officer to work in our new Short Breaks Team in the Specialist Community Disability Service 0 - 24.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new Short Breaks Team. The work will be with children and young people who have a diagnosed disability and their families. Your role will be to complete initial and review assessments for children with disabilities who require a package of support (Short Break) to ensure that the support that they receive meets their needs.</p><p>This is a permanent position for 22.5 hours per week.</p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Hughes, Head of Service for the Specialist Community Disability service 0 - 24 at lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p><p>You will work alongside and be supported by two social work pods and the managers who support children and young people with complex disabilities. We are looking for applicants who have previous experience of working with disabled young people and their families, and other professionals involved in their lives</p><p>Applicants must have  .  </p><p>Excellent record writing and IT skills are vital, along with an ability to deal sensitively with difficult or unexpected situations as they arise.</p><p>Applicants must be able to work independently, and as part of team, have an understanding of anti-racist practice and be aware of safe working practices.</p><p>Please read our Apply for a job at the council 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 (Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) 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><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> </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":"£33,366 - £37,938 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-05-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a7bc0dae-56d3-4d0a-ae3a-05b93ac3612d.png","score":2808.2678,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64a22a02-3597-43c5-b2bc-a783532151ed","title":"Home Care Support Worker (Nights)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Drove Road","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We are looking for 2 night home care support workers at Drove Road, a respite home for disabled young people.</p><p>Do you have a background of working with children with learning disabilities? 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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. 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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 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":2739.8345,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4fb97659-6f02-4e3a-a21d-1071fd15d854","title":"Senior Office Manager (Hove Learning Federation)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Any of our 3 sites – Portland Road, School Road or Holland Road","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Paid weeks per year</strong>: <span>47.36 </span>(inclusive of holiday entitlement)</p><p><strong>Start date</strong>: <span>1<sup>st</sup> September 2025</span></p><p><span>Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.  We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Office Manager to oversee our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.  Flexible working is required as the jobholder will be expected to work at School Road/Portland Road site 3 days per week and Holland Road site 2 days per week.</span></p><p><br> </p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>The Office Manager has an important role to play within our school community.  Working under the direction of the Executive Headteacher and working collaboratively with the School Business Manager and Senior Premises Manager, the jobholder will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our school sites and have experience of running the day-to-day operations of a busy and demanding office.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Key Responsibilities and Skills:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supervising and managing staff</span></li>\n<li><span>Office procedures and systems</span></li>\n<li><span>Communication and interpersonal skills</span></li>\n<li><span>Organisation and time management</span></li>\n<li><span>Problem-solving and decision making</span></li>\n<li><span>Risk assessments and compliance</span></li>\n<li><span>Health and safety processes</span></li>\n<li>\n<span>Premises management</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul><p><span>37 hours per week:</span></p><p><span>Monday to Thursday 8.00 am until 4.00 pm </span></p><p><span>Friday 8.00 am until 3.30 pm </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date</strong>: <span>12<sup>th</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> <span>18<sup>th</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><strong>How to apply</strong>: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:</p><p><strong>Telephone</strong>: <span>(01273) 916609</span></p><p><strong>Website</strong>: <span><a href=\"//www.westhoveinfantschool.co.uk\">www.westhoveinfantschool.co.uk</a> / </span><span>www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk</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><strong><span>We are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to </span></strong><strong><span>encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The school </span></strong><strong><span>has a strong focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate </span></strong><strong><span>about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud that  </span></strong><strong><span>Hove Learning Federation is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.</span></strong></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":"£38,626 - £41,511","publishDate":"2025-05-22T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a53c47f1-db0a-4f7b-a040-b20a666bfb94.png","score":2364.5974,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cab8b9c6-4e24-4df9-9f3c-d663f91d1d95","title":"Senior Care Officer Learning Disability (Children and Young People)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Tudor House","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Are you looking to work in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation?</p><p>Are you looking for work that is rewarding and provides a fresh challenge? </p><p>Do you have a background of working with children with learning disabilities? </p><p>We would love to hear from you.</p><p>At Tudor House we are committed to delivering an outstanding service and to making Health and Disability Services within our Families, Children and Wellbeing Directorate the right choice for you to work.</p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Brunt - Practice Manager on 01273 296462</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>At Tudor House we provide short breaks for young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 8 and 18. Many of our young people have physical disabilities and associated complex needs. Our dedicated team of staff work hard to create a positive, safe, stimulating and homely environment in which each young person’s specific needs are met and they are supported to develop and learn new skills while having fun. Particular emphasis is given to those skills that promote independence, and we utilize various communication tools to help young people to make choices and express themselves.</p><p>We value each of our young people, encourage them, celebrate their achievements and treat them with dignity and respect. We provide lots of opportunities for our young people to participate in leisure,  learning and social activities, as well as developing their skills to participate fully in daily life. 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.</p><p>We can offer you a competitive salary; salary enhancements for weekend, bank holiday, nights and sleep-in’s; job-specific training and development; opportunities for career progression; regular supervision and team meetings; a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days; staff discounts; and admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme.</p><p><strong><span>About you</span></strong></p><p><span>As a Senior Care Officer, you will be part of the senior team, identifying and reviewing young people’s needs, as well as supporting and supervising a team of staff. You will need to have:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification) and have the willingness to complete a Level 5 Diploma whilst in post</li>\n<li>experience of looking after children or young people, either in an educational or social care setting</li>\n<li>the ability to provide senior cover on shift and oversee / cover shifts on the rota</li>\n<li>supervisory experience of Home Care Support Workers, Care Crew and agency staff (or equivalent) on shift and through monthly 1:1's</li>\n<li>experience of attending reviews and preparing written reports about young people to regularly review their needs with senior staff, family and other professionals</li>\n<li>experience of leading and participating in staff meetings, training and the young people's meetings.</li>\n<li>experience of being involved in recruitment and / or the induction of new staff</li>\n<li>excellent communication skills including verbal and written for daily notes, emails and phone calls with families and other professionals</li>\n<li>good number and organisational skills for medication administration and planning a shift</li>\n<li>the ability to use your own initiative and think quickly in a difficult situation, supporting your colleagues and yourself to stay safe during times of challenging behaviour</li>\n<li>the ability to meet the physical, emotional and mental demands of the job</li>\n<li>A clear Enhanced DBS Certificate</li>\n</ul><p><span>You will need to be able to work a four-week rolling rota as follows:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Early shifts: 7.00am to 2.00pm (8am start at the weekends and in school holidays)</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 two or three per month</li>\n<li>As a Senior Care Officer, you will be allocated one admin day per week</li>\n</ul><p><span>For more information about the organisation and the specific tasks required, please download the job description / person specification.</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 upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/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/supporting-statement-guidance\">Supporting statement guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p>\n<p><br></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>We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.</p><p>As part of Brighton & Hove City Council's ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067-£32,654 full time (£16.10 - £16.93 per hour) plus enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays","publishDate":"2025-05-13T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2055a73b-d4ee-4734-a41b-18a5de30c036.png","score":2349.2686,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"107cfc0c-402e-4c77-bfca-cc53b1fc441a","title":"Senior Science Technician – Science Technician Role C (Hove Park School and Sixt","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Hove Park School and Sixth Form, Hove","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Paid weeks per year</strong>: 45.05 <span>(inclusive of holiday entitlement)</span></p><p><strong>Start date</strong>: <span>September 2025</span></p><p><span>Hove Park School is seeking to recruit a Senior Science Technician to join the Science and Technology team. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Hove Park is an excellent school in which to work and was judged Good in our last inspection in December 2021.</span></p><p><br> </p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>Under the overall direction of the Head of Science, and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school, the Senior Science Technician will provide technical support to the department, through the preparation of chemicals, equipment and materials for lessons. The technician role forms a central part of the work of the department. They will work closely with teaching staff and the technician team to support, develop and further extend the work of the department and the experiences of the students.</span></p><p><span>Information about this post and an application form can be downloaded from our website:  </span><a href=\"http://www.hovepark.brighton-hove.sch.uk/vacancies\"><span>www.hovepark.brighton-hove.sch.uk/vacancies</span></a></p><p><span>Please submit your completed support staff application form to recruitment@hovepark.org.uk </span></p><p><span>Hove Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.</span></p><p><strong>Closing date</strong>: <strong><span>Friday 13<sup>th</sup> June 2025</span></strong></p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> <strong><span>w/c 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025</span></strong></p><p><strong>How to apply</strong>: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:</p><p><strong>Telephone</strong>: <span>(01273) 082828</span></p><p><strong>Website</strong>: <span>www.hovepark.org.uk/vacancies</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":"£26,914 – £28,289","publishDate":"2025-05-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4b70484e-a8ba-4b02-ab55-bcca9cea2583.png","score":2251.495,"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":2033.2596,"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":2029.9081,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"331fb1df-2605-4cd4-90c2-68167a73d76b","title":"Senior Children's Residential Care Officer Learning Disability (Children and Y","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Tudor House","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Are you looking to work in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation?</p><p>Are you looking for work that is rewarding and provides a fresh challenge? </p><p>Do you have a background of working with children or adults with learning disabilities? </p><p>We would love to hear from you.</p><p>At Tudor House we are committed to delivering an outstanding service and to making Health and Disability Services within our Families, Children and Wellbeing Directorate the right choice for you to work.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>At Tudor House we provide short breaks for young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 8 and 18. Many of our young people have physical disabilities and associated complex needs. Our dedicated team of staff work hard to create a positive, safe, stimulating and homely environment in which each young person’s specific needs are met and they are supported to develop and learn new skills while having fun. Particular emphasis is given to those skills that promote independence, and we utilize various communication tools to help young people to make choices and express themselves.</span></p><p><span>We value each of our young people, encourage them, celebrate their achievements and treat them with dignity and respect. We provide lots of opportunities for our young people to participate in leisure,  learning and social activities, as well as developing their skills to participate fully in daily life. 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.</span></p><p><span>We can offer you a competitive salary; salary enhancements for weekend, bank holiday, nights and sleep-in’s; job-specific training and development; opportunities for career progression; regular supervision and team meetings; a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days; staff discounts; and admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></p><p><span><strong>About you</strong></span></p><p><span>As a Senior Care Officer, you will be part of the senior team, identifying and reviewing young people’s needs, as well as supporting and supervising a team of staff. You will need to have:</span></p><p><span>•    Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification) and have the willingness to complete a Level 5 Diploma whilst in post</span></p><p><span>•    experience of looking after children or young people, either in an educational or social care setting</span></p><p><span>•    the ability to provide senior cover on shift and oversee / cover shifts on the rota</span></p><p><span>•    some  experience of supervising other staff; Home Care Support Workers or  Care Crew (or equivalent) on shift and through monthly 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span>•    Willingness to of be involved in recruitment and / or the induction of new staff</span></p><p><span>•    effective communication skills including verbal and written for daily notes, emails and phone calls with families and other professionals</span></p><p><span>•    good number and organisational skills for medication administration and planning a shift</span></p><p><span>•    the ability to use your own initiative and think quickly in a difficult situation, supporting your colleagues and yourself to stay safe during times of challenging behaviour</span></p><p><span>•    the ability to meet the physical, emotional and mental demands of the job</span></p><p><span>You will need to be able to work a four-week rolling rota as follows:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Early shifts: 7.00am to 2.00pm (8am start at the weekends and in school holidays)</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 two or three per month</li>\n<li>As a Senior Care Officer, you will be allocated one admin day per week</li>\n</ul><p><span>For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Brunt - Practice Manager on 01273 296462</span></p><p><span>We can offer you:</span></p><p><span>-a competitive salary</span></p><p><span>-salary enhancements for weekends, bank holidays, nights and sleep-in’s</span></p><p><span>-job-specific training and development</span></p><p><span>-opportunities for career progression</span></p><p><span>-regular 1:1 supervision and team meetings</span></p><p><span>-a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days</span></p><p><span>-staff discounts</span></p><p><span>-admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></p><p><span>For more information about the organisation and the specific tasks required, please download the job description / person specification.</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><span>If you are shortlisted for interview, you will also be required </span><span> to undertake  a supported activity  with the young people, and also complete a short written task, as part of the final  selection process.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><div><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p></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>We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.</p><p>As part of Brighton & Hove City Council's ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067-£32,654 pro rata (£16.10 - £16.93 per hour) plus enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays","publishDate":"2025-05-18T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6f8536f9-24df-4e72-8842-5e465d1f5eba.png","score":2014.8293,"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. 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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 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":1886.0381,"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. 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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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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? 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Ensuring that their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs are met and providing them with opportunities for play, leisure and learning.</span></p><p><span>You will be part of a new team at Rainbow Lodge, and we are looking for people who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide excellent care and support to ensure that the children meet their full potential, who enjoy being part of a team and who have experience of working with disabled children with complex needs. </span></p><p><span>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. 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Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

West Sussex County Council

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£42003 - £54533 per annum + local gov pension scheme

Worthing, West Sussex (On-Site)

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