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Post titleCrematorium TechnicianPost No12582SalaryStarting from £28,598 to £31,022 p.a.GradeGrade 4Hours37 hours per weekPlace of workWorthing CrematoriumClosing date14th December 2025 at 23:55 pmInterviewsTBC We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Bereavement Services Team as a Crematorium Technician. In this role, you will carry out a range of duties including, developing relationships with key stakeholders and the bereaved, acting as the first point of contact for the funeral cortege, overseeing the cremation process and chapels on a rota basis.Ideally you will have bereavement related experience but you must be a good communicator, problem solver, have an adaptable approach to work and provide a high standard of customer care. This role involves manual handling and due to the nature of the work, being exposed to the elements while scattering cremated remains in accordance with instructions. A full uniform and PPE will be provided. This is a Monday to Saturday role and the working hours will be rota based over 5 days. You will be required to open and close the crematorium on a rota basis with another member of staff.For further information please contact <a href="mailto:james.thomas@adur-worthing.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.thomas@adur-worthing.gov.uk</a> At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:<ul><li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Occupational Health</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee resource groups/networks </li><li>Buddy Support Programme </li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul>We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.





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Adur & Worthing Councils

Crematorium Technician

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About UsHigh Trees is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' home, offering care in a 3 to 4 bed setting and welcoming children aged 7 to 18 at the time of referral. Our home is small and inviting, and we look after the individual needs of children with severe and complex learning disabilities and their families.Our dedicated and skilled staff team are keen to ensure that children who stay with us, whether full time or for short breaks, feel at home and feel safe, have many opportunities for both fun and learning and reach their full potential in a range of creative ways.We are ideally located in a lovely area, with a large, open garden with a patio area and are very much a part of the community. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5OiZtmeKpo" target="_blank">Watch our video here about working in Residential Childcare from our High Tree's Registered Manager!</a>About the RoleSalary: £29,159 - £30,584 per annum (includes weekend working allowance and Crawley Weighting Allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits) Working Pattern: Full time 37 hours per week + rota for evening and weekend work Contract: Permanent Location: Crawley Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately one sleep-in duty per week currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.As a Residential Childcare Worker at High Trees, you will provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment for our children and young people to support their individual needs. Each day you will support a child's individual plan such as their morning routine, school attendance, developing independence skills and facilitating mealtimes along with family time. This deeply rewarding role, while at times challenging, lets you experience the joy of seeing young people celebrate their achievements. If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you - apply below!Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of English and literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.</li></ul>Please be advised you are required to bring certificates for English and any Childcare qualifications you hold.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 and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<ul><li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>generous holiday entitlement of 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>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/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05820 . For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Ben Arnold (Registered Manager) . For any issues with your application Charlotte Blandford (Resourcing Specialist) To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.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 an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.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/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.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!

Residential Childcare Worker - High Trees

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents. If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance.This is a great opportunity for you to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in our Safeguarding Hub. You will act alongside our social work Team and health care colleagues responsible for delivering a statutory social work service to adults in the locality of West Sussex.Safeguarding Hub:<ul><ul><li>act as single point of contact for all safeguarding adults' referrals</li><li>carry out the initial triaging and decision making for safeguarding referrals</li><li>carry out risk assessments</li><li>agree and initiate initial safeguarding plans</li><li>work in partnership with other agencies including police, service providers, housing and so on in relation to managing risk</li><li>provide support and expertise to Adults' Services and partner agencies in relation to statutory safeguarding duties and processes.</li></ul></ul>The team cover the whole of West Sussex and receive referrals from a wide range of sources, including:<ul><ul><li>members of the public</li><li>concerned family and friends of a resident</li><li>the police</li><li>the ambulance service</li><li>health colleagues</li><li>care homes</li><li>other care providers.</li></ul></ul>About The JobSalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum Working Pattern: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Location: Horsham (minimum 2 days in the office per week)We have a great opportunity to join our supportive Safeguarding Adults Hub as an Assistant Care Manager.Workers within the Safeguarding Hub make decisions about whether referrals need to be taken forward as safeguarding concerns or enquiries, or whether another route is more appropriate, for example, an assessment of the person's social care needs.A priority for the team is to ensure the person being referred is kept central to the decision-making process. This means seeking their views, or the views of those close to them in terms of what they would like to achieve from the process. As part of the decision making process you'll also be considering individual's mental capacity to make a decision and possibly involving an advocate to support them through the safeguarding adults process.As with all our teams, partnership and collaborative working is a vital aspect of decision making and the hub have close links with Sussex Police, the ambulance service, Care Quality Commission and health services. They also work closely with hospital and community teams, both in terms of referring people on after the initial triage and planning and also acting as a point of contact for safeguarding advice and guidance. They also frequently support other areas of Adults' Services and less experienced workers.This newly created role combines making rapid, robust decisions regarding safeguarding referrals as well as utilising your skills and knowledge to use data analysis to support the running and the development of the team. You will also be leading on induction of new staff as well as developing and delivering presentations regarding safeguarding adults work to a range of different audiences.For those applicants interested in sponsorship the soc code for this role is 2469 and the minimum salary is £41,700 per annum. Please assess your eligibility for skilled worker visa before applying: Work in the UK - GOV.UKExperience and SkillsThe key skills, qualifications and experience items are the short listing criteria so please ensure they are covered within your application with examples:Key Skills: 1. Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome. 2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines. 3. Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service. 4. Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes. Able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards. 5. Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills. 6. Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.Further InformationFor 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/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.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.

Assistant Care Manager - Adults Safeguarding Hub

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About UsThe Safeguarding Adults hub is a fast-paced dynamic team who work across different agencies including the police, the fire service, domestic abuse services and health to assess risk, whilst working primarily under the scope of the Care Act 2014 to determine whether further enquiries should be made under section 42 of the Act. The Safeguarding Adults Hub is an established team who have a vast combined amount of experience, and have developed a successful approach to Safeguarding Adults in West Sussex. We're a supportive team who ensure that our practice is developed and maintained by use of team reflection and continuous learning and development.Hear from the team:"The Adult Safeguarding Hub provides a team of highly supportive colleagues who genuinely care for and encourage each other on a daily basis. The team offers a range of training opportunities, with personal and career development promoted within the team. The role is dynamic and fast paced which provides a range of interesting experiences each day, and ongoing learning opportunities for practice." About The JobSalary: £39,862 to £47,181 per annum (grade 10 or 11 dependant on experience) Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Horsham - hybrid working means 2 days in the office per weekThe Safeguarding Adults Hub providers the single point of access for all Safeguarding Adults. The referrals and queries that the Safeguarding Hub responds to cover the full spectrum of life across West Sussex. We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who can bring new skills, knowledge and background to an already diverse team. Could this be you? You will work as part of a strong and dynamic social work service. In this role you will work with colleagues from all our statutory partners, providers and members of the public when reviewing and making vital decisions in relation to Safeguarding Adults.An ability to rapidly risk assess situations and engage with people who may be in crisis is key to the role. You will utilise these skills to develop and implement effective plans of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering better outcomes for people as well as contributing to and developing skills in safeguarding. The hub will triage all safeguarding referrals submitted to the Local Authority, initiate all safeguarding enquiries and develop initial safeguarding plans.As an experienced Social Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented. 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.The successful application will demonstrate how they work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with 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.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.Experience and SkillsPlease evidence in your application how you meet the following key skills, qualifications and experience points. Key Skills: 1. Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation), working in partnership with carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies to meet people's outcomes. 2. Experience of applying a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice. 3. Experience of analysis and interpretation of people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. 4. Experience of contributing to or undertaking safeguarding enquiries. 5. Ability to provide informal supervision and develop the capabilities of less experienced social care practitioners, and to mentor and coach students and apprentices. 6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions. 7. Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, know when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision, and to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations. 8. Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protection and respecting confidentiality. Qualifications and/or experience: A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification, e.g. Diploma in Social Work. Registered with Social Work England. Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions. Experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement. Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach * Good, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc. Valid, full driving licence. DesirableFurther InformationFor 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/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.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.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 (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

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