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Please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying.Closing date: 22 May 2025Interview date: 27 and 28 May 2025 Are you organised, proactive and confident using IT systems?Do you enjoy working in a team and supporting projects that make a real impact?Do you have an interest in adult skills, learning and training programmes?We're looking for a Programme Support Officer to join our Skills Bootcamps team helping to commission and manage flexible, high-quality training opportunities that support adults to develop valuable new skills and progress in work.As a Programme Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day commissioning and management of the Skills Bootcamp programme. You'll work closely with the Skills Bootcamp Contract and Commissioning Officer and other colleagues across the team to provide vital administrative and organisational support. You'll help coordinate programme activity, manage key data and documents, arrange meetings, and respond to enquiries, ensuring that the programme runs smoothly and efficiently.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload and wants to be part of a team helping manage a complex programme across the county.Key responsibilities include:<ul>\n<li>Organising and supporting meetings and contract management</li>\n<li>Using a range of IT systems to manage information and records</li>\n<li>Managing programme inbox and replying to queries promptly</li>\n<li>Supporting wider project coordination and administrative tasks</li>\n</ul>You'll need to be organised, detail-oriented and able to manage your workload in a fast-paced environment. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with others, can use their initiative, and takes pride in providing high-quality support.For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.About UsWSCC has been successful in securing significant funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a range of Skills Bootcamps. These are flexible courses for adults that typically last up to 16 weeks and cover multiple sectors.Skills Bootcamps help individuals develop priority skills in high-demand areas, working in partnership with training providers and employers.As part of the Government's nationally funded skills offer, these courses are free to West Sussex residents aged 19 and over who are in work, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work.BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.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>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05742.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Trevor MacAlonan, Senior Account Manager: <a href=\"mailto:\">trevo</a>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to three years referencing, and an occupational health check.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.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26409 - £27711 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working","publishDate":"2025-05-13T09:39:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T09:39:29.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6fce34da-519e-4e28-b57e-d82f3684bd45.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7851472a-c33d-41eb-a65c-50a4068eb1c0","title":"Child and Family Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"About the RoleSalary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum (£23,208 - £25,189 pro rata) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours per week) and Part Time (30 hours per week) Location: Bridge House, Worthing, with hybrid working availableAs a Child and Family Worker you will support registered Social Workers in assessing, planning and delivering interventions to children and families who are in need of support or where they may be at risk of harm. The team works with children aged 0-18 with a diverse range of support needs.You will offer a creative range of services for children and their families to meet needs as identified e.g., undertaking direct work and purposeful interventions with children, young people, parents / carers, families and groups, and delivering support packages or specific programmes.Services will be provided in partnership with families, aiming to support them to make positive change and to enable children and young people to reach their full potential.You will need to establish effective working relationships with colleagues within Children's Social Care, Foster Carers and other statutory and voluntary agencies, for example staff from health and education, in order to provide an integrated service.Please indicate on your application form if you wish to be considered for full time or part time hours. About YouSome of the key skills you will need include:<ul>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organise and present information clearly, concisely, and accurately.</li>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret information in order to manage casework with children / young people and their families, assessing needs, setting objectives and reviewing progress.</li>\n<li>Ability to engage and provide interventions for children, families, and young people to provide solutions focused outcomes and enhance motivation to change behaviour.</li>\n<li>Ability to maintain clear, accurate records of all work undertaken and produce case reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court panels and other agencies.</li>\n<li>GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li>\n<li>QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent comparable experience.</li>\n</ul>For full list of keys skills and qualifications please refer to the job description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do. In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.About UsHere 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.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.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05745.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. 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.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum + local gov pension scheme","publishDate":"2025-05-07T04:08:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-17T04:08:48.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d838d8e4-33fe-4173-8b93-872a7d2f7f97.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0dff72e5-2846-4a8f-9648-7a722bc89eec","title":"Team Manager - Assessment and Intervention","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bognor Regis, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"About the RoleSalary: £58,685 to £62,705 (includes 10% market rate supplement) Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours) Contract Length: Fixed Term / Secondment Location: Bognor Regis (County Hall, Chichester in the interim) with countywide travelInternal 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.We have an exciting career opportunity to join our Assessment and Intervention team as a Team Manager. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring children and young people are safeguarded and protected while demonstrating great leadership, excellent practice and robust support.In Assessment and Intervention, you will lead a well-established, dynamic team, ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded, and cases are dealt with in a timely and professional manner. You will provide expert supervision, mentoring, and coaching to foster reflective and relationship-based practice within your team. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of service strategies and actively drive best practices in safeguarding.We are looking for a candidate with strong leadership potential who is eager to inspire, motivate, and support a team by cultivating a positive environment. Additionally, you shall be passionate about safeguarding children. You should be able to manage and balance multiple responsibilities effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of practice. Collaboration with other team managers and sharing knowledge will be key as you support each other's duties when needed and contribute to our ongoing improvement Ofsted journey.Take the next step in your career and apply for this opportunity to lead with excellence, continue delivering outstanding practice, and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.About YouSome of the key skills and experience/qualifications we are looking for:<ul>\n<li>The ability to provide comprehensive professional advice and support within the service specialism, including tackling difficult problems of a technical, professional, resource or people related nature.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This will include the ability to develop effective long-term relationships both with other teams across WSCC and external partners enabling the achievement of high-quality outcomes.</li>\n<li>Effective people and performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and motivate the team to deliver quality professional practice.</li>\n<li>Understands the need for emotional intelligence/resilience, specifically in relation to risk.</li>\n<li>A recognised Social Work qualification and certificate e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate.</li>\n<li>A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level.</li>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>Experience in dealing with significant issues, for example management of complex child protection matters, staff under performance, managing resources to address team performance priorities through allocation of limited resources.</li>\n<li>Expert relevant experience in specialist area, including sound relevant operational experience in social work, ideally working as a senior practitioner or small team leader/supervisor.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a small budget and/or contributing to financially related decisions on larger spends, how cost-effective decisions are made and operating within the financial constraints.</li>\n</ul>For full list of key skills and experience / qualifications please see our job description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive: <img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.About UsHere 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.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.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05747.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 explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, SWE Registration, 5 years referencing and a health check.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.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£58685 - £62705 per annum + local gov pension scheme","publishDate":"2025-05-06T12:13:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T12:13:10.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d78b6ea0-c062-405e-8497-1b52747e7bc3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6d770629-78b5-4b60-976c-36577b0f5a3b","title":"Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bognor Regis, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"About the JobSalary: £43,454 - £55,984 (market supplements included) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: Bognor Regis (County Hall, Chichester in the interim) 'I love working for A&I West, it is an inclusive working environment with great support from management and the wider team. I have been given the opportunity to progress my career professionally and have been extensively supported with my own personal circumstances. It is a very rewarding role and I would highly recommend joining A&I West.' Samantha - Social WorkerJoin our Assessment and Intervention team as a Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker, where you will be involved in delivering impactful, relationship-based interventions that contribute to improved outcomes for our children and their families.We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a new way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have excellent 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.Our Assessment and Intervention service is a fast paced, busy and supportive duty team completing child and family assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection and Child in Need work whilst planning for permanence from day one. Assessment and Intervention is at the forefront of continuing to produce the best outcomes for children and ensure they are safe, and their voice is heard within all the work we do. We ensure strong local links with our Early Help colleagues to promote local community support for children and families when social care no longer needs to be involved.How We Support YouWe offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, and Social Work England fees paid.As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:<ul>\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>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\">Staff discounts page</a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul>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>About YouYou will be able to:<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</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<li>Recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility, and seek appropriate support and advice when needed.</li>\n</ul>You will need:<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>Evidence of at least two years experience post qualification working in the UK within front line operational practice.</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 and pool bikes available.</li>\n</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.About UsHere 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.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.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05676. To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) 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.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. 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.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43454 - £55984 per annum + local gov pension scheme","publishDate":"2025-05-06T10:11:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T10:11:38.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4216ac02-4607-4875-aa69-d8048d98574a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"47dbcc49-c4e7-4638-a2b5-7b8ec2225d04","title":"Substance Misuse Officer","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"About UsWest Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. Further, the service seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children.For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/about-us/\">WSCC About Us</a> page.About the RoleSalary: £31,586 to £34,314 per annum (£25,268 to £27,451 pro rata) Working Pattern: Part time - 29.60 hours per week (equivalent of 4 days) Contract: Fixed term/secondment for 12 months Location: Countywide, but based at Bridge House, Worthing.<ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about improving the lives of young people and families affected by substance misuse? </li>\n<li>Do you have knowledge and experience of youth work and/or social care within this field? </li>\n<li>Then we want to hear from you!</li>\n</ul>We are seeking a dedicated individual with experience of working in a substance misuse intervention and treatment role or a related social care field, to join us as a Substance Misuse Officer.In this pivotal role, you will work closely with young people involved in the criminal justice system who are at risk of custody or secure remand. This particular cohort of children tend to be well known to the Police and possess a wide range of complex needs including mental health, family breakdown, exploitation, peer on peer violence which are often intrinsically linked to substance use. Your role will be to provide intensive, one-to-one substance misuse support to help address underlying issues, enabling these children to break the cycle of reoffending and reintegrate successfully into their communities.As a Substance Misuse Officer, you'll work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. You will support children on intensive bail programmes, offering a mix of practical support, therapeutic interventions, and engaging events such as sports, creative and/or outdoor activities. Your ability to connect with young people through a trauma-informed approach will be key, building positive relationships and motivating them towards change.We are looking for a candidate who is child-centred in their work. You will have experience working with those with complex needs and demonstrating resilience, empathy, and professionalism when exposed to emotionally challenging situations. If you have experience in youth work and/or a sound understanding of substance misuse treatment with a passion for helping young people overcome adversity, we'd love to hear from you.Please note you will need to be able to travel across the County and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to ensure the needs of these children and their families are met.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.Experience and SkillsJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul>\n<li>Developed advisory, negotiation, advocacy and persuasion skills</li>\n<li>Ability to record information, present reports and give evidence in Court as required.</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, meeting agreed deadlines.</li>\n<li>Perceptive, investigative and analytical skills with which to make assessments within guidelines.</li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal presentation skills for a variety of tasks e.g. participating in meetings, working with other agencies, attending case conferences and court proceedings.</li>\n<li>Degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant field, for example, psychology, child/social care, youth work or criminology, or equivalent demonstrable experience of working within these fields.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of substance misuse intervention and treatment.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of the youth justice system and the importance of whole family working in preventing offending.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable history of working with children / families experiencing difficulties in order to achieve positive results.</li>\n<li>Experience of building effective working relationships with a range of clients and partnership agencies.</li>\n</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05717.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your application form please outline your motivation for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the above details and 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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years' referencing and a health check.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.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. 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You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about their work and commitment to supporting children.For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/\">Children's residential care careers (westsussex.gov.uk)</a> The OpportunitySalary: £27,711 - £29,093 per annum including weekend working allowance (salary £26,409-£27,711 plus weekend working allowance of £1,302 - £1,382) Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours) + rota for evening and weekend work Contract: Permanent Location: <a name=\"_Hlk175319448\"></a>This position will be based in a Residential Home in the Worthing area, with the expectation to provide cover in another Residential Home, Blue Cove within Worthing, as and when required.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 monthsTo support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role which is identified as hard to recruit and remain in the County Council's employment during this time. 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Programme Support Officer

West Sussex County Council

£26409 - £27711 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 23 minutes ago

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Child and Family Worker

West Sussex County Council

£28624 - £31067 per annum + local gov pension scheme

Worthing, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

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Team Manager - Assessment and Intervention

West Sussex County Council

£58685 - £62705 per annum + local gov pension scheme

Bognor Regis, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

West Sussex County Council

£43454 - £55984 per annum + local gov pension scheme

Bognor Regis, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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Substance Misuse Officer

West Sussex County Council

£25268 - £27451 per annum + local gov pension scheme

Worthing, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Residential Childcare Worker

West Sussex County Council

£27711 - £29093 per annum + Including Weekend Working allowance

West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

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Programme Support Officer

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Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

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Residential Childcare Worker

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