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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Queen’s Park Primary School has an exciting new opportunity for an innovative, driven and enthusiastic Family Support Worker. The successful candidate will support the school in multi-agency working to improve the welfare of pupils and families.Relevant experience of working with young people and their families is essential and you will be able to demonstrate expertise and skills from your previous employment history.What we are looking for: A practitioner who will support the school in multi-agency working to improve the welfare of pupils and families who are facing multiple challenges.Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.15&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;1 yearStart date: As soon as possible, dependant on relevant employability checks &nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>The main responsibility areas are:<ul><li>Support the work of the school Safeguarding team through monitoring school reporting systems; liaising with social work teams; making referrals; report writing; attending safeguarding and child protection meetings as a school representative.</li><li>Build positive working relationships with external agencies to set up and maintain effective client referral systems</li><li>Secure appropriate support for families and negotiate effective partnership solutions with housing providers, CAHMS, Police, Youth Offending Service, Probation, Children’s social work teams and other key partners&nbsp;</li><li>With the SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and school team, coach pupils and their families on basic skills, motivation, confidence building, and self esteem</li><li>Provide individually tailored support appropriate to each young person/ family, guiding and motivating pupils and families to achieve action plan goals</li><li>To encourage parents to be part of the school community through events that promote parental networking and support</li><li>Assist pupils and families with preparation for accessing education, appropriate training and support opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Seek out training and funding opportunities to enhance work with pupils and families, writing and presenting fundraising bids</li></ul>We can offer you:<ul><li>A clear vision for our school</li><li>An excellent range of professional development opportunities, including further training if necessary</li><li>A hard-working, friendly and supportive staff team who are committed that at Queen’s Park we ‘think big’</li><li>A positive, well-resourced school environment</li><li>Enthusiastic children with a desire to learn</li><li>The chance to impact on Inclusion and to drive school improvement</li></ul>General Accountabilities<ul><li>To uphold the Council’s policies for anti-discriminatory practice and equality of opportunity.</li><li>To uphold the Council’s and other departments’ Health and Safety requirements, particularly with regard to agreed codes of practice and safe methods of working.</li></ul>At this time, visits to the school are not possible but if you wish to have a telephone conversation with the Head teacher about the role and the school, please contact the School Business Manager via the email address <a href="mailto:mellawrance@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">mellawrance@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a> to arrange this.Brighton and Hove City Council does not accept CVs or Resume. The application pack is available to download from the Council website <a href="http://www.brightonhove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs" target="_blank">http://www.brightonhove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs</a>&nbsp;or upon request from the school:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>Closing date: Tuesday 30th December 2025Interview date: Tuesday 6th January 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a> or&nbsp;Queens Park Primary School,&nbsp;Park Street, Brighton, BN2 0BN &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;01273 686822Website:&nbsp;<a href="//www.queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityQueen’s Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. &nbsp;As part of our commitment to safeguarding, an online search will be conducted on all candidates prior to a job offer. &nbsp;An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation serving more than 850,000 residents. If you're wondering why you should join us, it's because we offer a truly supportive culture-one that's second to none. Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 18 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries.Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working."I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues." - Senior Social Work PractitionerAbout The JobSalary: £39,862 to £42,839 per annum grade 10 Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: WorthingWe have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Worthing Community Team. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team. As a Senior Social Worker, you'll manage a complex caseload collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes.The Worthing Community team foster a really supportive environment to apply your social work skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. As a Senior Social Worker you will be supporting less experienced colleagues to apply learning to further develop their capability, and professional confidence. You will be supported with professional supervision and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development. You will work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and have an excellent understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area. You will remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and codes What you'll need to succeed<ul><li>You will be a confident and empathetic communicator-capable of managing expectations, delivering difficult messages sensitively, and finding alternative solutions in line with our approach.</li><li>You'll need a strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and experience in applying these in practice.</li><li>You should also bring a commitment to the strengths-based model-empowering people to meet their outcomes using their own capabilities, family support, and local community assets, alongside funded care where appropriate.</li></ul>Please feel free to contact Natasha Stevens directly if you would like more information on the role.Experience and SkillsPlease ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application: Key Skills:<ul><li>Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs in complex situations and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation). </li><li>Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills when working in partnership with people, carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in complex situations to meet people's outcomes. </li><li>Experience of managing situations with complex and competing risks, utilising a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice.</li><li>Experience of analysis and interpretation of complex people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. </li><li>Experience of leading on safeguarding enquiries.</li><li>Ability to provide supervision and develop the capabilities of less experienced social care practitioners including contributing to performance management. Mentor and coach students and apprentices. </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions. </li><li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice, and supervision, and to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations.</li><li>Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protection and respecting confidentiality.</li></ul>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul><li>A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work.</li><li>Registered with Social Work England </li><li>Valid, full driving licence. Desirable</li></ul>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.Further InformationWe 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.

Social Worker Worthing Community Team

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We have three permanent opportunities for M11 Social Workers to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams. Each role is full-time, working 37 hours per week.West Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is based at Mill View Hospital in Hove.East Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is based at East Brighton Community Mental Health CentreFor an informal discussion, please contact Victoria Cottis &nbsp;<a href="mailto:victoria.cottis2@nhs.net" target="_blank">victoria.cottis2@nhs.net</a>&nbsp;Interview date – TBC<h2>About the role</h2>&nbsp;As a Social Worker you will support the delivery of statutory duties placed upon us by the Care Act carrying and other tasks related to the provision of Mental Health Services. These duties will relate to individuals, families and carers in accordance with relevant statutory legislation.&nbsp;Community Mental Health Services in Brighton &amp; Hove has a well-established Section 75 (S.75) agreement in place. This agreement contributes to the improvement in mental health and wellbeing and results in easier access to a more responsive mental health service.The S.75 agreement between Brighton and Hove City Council and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust has been in place for many years and has meant several Social Care staff have been co-located within the Trust to deliver statutory duties. &nbsp;This way of working in close partnership has been valued by both organisations, and by those that use our services, and this new agreement seeks to maintain and strengthen this collaborative way of working.The S.75 agreement serves as a significant tool in achieving the ambitions to transform adults and older adults’ community mental health services and reduce health inequalities.&nbsp;In practice, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Brighton and Hove City Council delegate tasks to each organisation to ensure a joined-up health and social care offer to those that use our services. Relevant training and support will be provided when acting on behalf of the other organisation and it also means that you're able to access a number of other training, learning and development opportunities from both organisations.We are looking for someone with relevant experience of holding complex casework, someone who has high professional standards and who is keen to continue their professional development. An excellent knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act is essential.Warranted Approved Mental health Act Professionals (AMHPs) will be encouraged to take part in the rota arrangements for the AMHP provision across the city. The AMHP service operates from the AMHP team’s base at Millview Hospital in Hove. A market supplement of £3500 p.a. is paid for 30 days a year on this rota, subject to satisfactory adherence to the 2008 Regulations for AMHPs.You will receive regular supervision and support and have opportunities for ongoing development and specialist training including AMHP training, subject to the Local Authority’s selection process.The post holder will be responsible for:<ul><li>Providing advice to staff about proportionate and personalised responses to service users and their carers.</li><li>Helping to embed consideration of strengths and relationship based practice in all of our assessment processes.</li><li>Providing a specialist view and/or intervention in the assessment and management of risk</li></ul>The successful candidate will: &nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Be a qualified social worker. &nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Confident in their knowledge and experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and the assessment of risk. &nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have an understanding of the importance of information and advice in supporting people to maintain their own independence and wellbeingPlease 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" target="_blank">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.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.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" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur 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 &amp; 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.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" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Mental Health Social Worker - Assessment and Treatment Services

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Join our friendly and skilled Discharge, Assessment and Response (DART) Social Work team and help make a real difference to people’s lives at a pivotal moment in their recovery. &nbsp;As part of the Transfer of Care Hub, based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in vibrant Brighton &amp; Hove, you’ll work closely and in partnership with patients, families, and health colleagues to ensure safe and timely discharges, supporting people to maximise their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.We are advertising for 1 full time Social Worker:1 x 37 hours Permanent ContractInterviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. <h2>About the role</h2>What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Carry out Care Act assessments and Mental Capacity Act assessments with patients and families in hospital with patients and families to empower and enable them to achieve their maximum potential for recovery, independence, and quality of life in their community or other locations to meet their needs</li><li>Work collaboratively with Transfer of Care and hospital colleagues – including Nurses, Therapists, and Consultants, amongst others – to enable safe, timely discharges and effective recovery planning.</li><li>Undertake Safeguarding Enquiries (Section 42) and assess and manage risk.</li><li>Provide information, advice, and advocacy to promote independence and prevent future needs.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul><li>A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Strong assessment, communication, and relationship-based practice skills.</li><li>Sound knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, and risk management.</li><li>The ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with resilience and compassion.</li></ul>Why join us<ul><li>Be part of a supportive, friendly team of 10 social workers, 4 Social Care Workers, 2 Senior Social Workers, an Operations Manager, Community Support Worker and Administrator.</li><li>Work in the new Louisa Martindale Building and enjoy the facilities of the Royal Sussex County Hospital – plus our own office, just a short walk from the seafront.</li><li>Flexible working opportunities, generous leave (25 days + bank holidays + 2 concessionary days), Cycle to Work scheme, and access to continual professional development (CPD).</li><li>Real opportunities for career progression – many of our Social Workers have gone on to Senior Social Work roles, DoLS Assessor posts, Operations Management, Lecturers and more.</li></ul>Next stepsWe welcome applications from all qualified and Social Work England registered Social Workers. Unfortunately, we can only consider applicants who meet this requirement.For an informal discussion or to visit the office before applying, please contact: Carl Killeen – Operations Manager Siobhan Cashman – Senior Social Worker Anna Atkins – Senior Social Worker &nbsp;01273 696955 x 64001Application deadline:&nbsp;midnight Monday 15 December 2025 Interview date: To be confirmedPlease 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" target="_blank">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.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;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" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.*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" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur 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 &amp; 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.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" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Social Worker Discharge, Assessment and Response Team

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Senior Social Worker - Discharge, Assessment and Response Team (DART)Based at Hove Town Hall. Hybrid.&nbsp;Full Time (37 hours per week)&nbsp;The Discharge, Assessment and Response Team (DART) are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to an enthusiastic, professionally curious, and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our friendly, supportive, and high performing Hospital &nbsp;Social Work Team. This post is to join the community arm of the team, assessing those who have recently experienced a hospital admission and have been discharged &nbsp;on the Discharge to Assess (D2A) &nbsp;pathway either to their home or into a rehabilitation unit. You will work closely with health professionals/therapists &nbsp;to coordinate a safe and timely discharge from the hospital discharge pathways.&nbsp;Position Available:<ul><li>1 Full-Time permanent Senior Social Worker position.&nbsp;</li></ul>Please do not apply if you are not a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England. &nbsp;Unfortunately, if you are not qualified and registered, your application will not be read.<h2>About the role</h2>About the Role:<ul><li>We are looking for someone with strong assessment, communication, and leadership skills, with relevant experience completing and supporting complex short-term casework. &nbsp;</li><li>You must have &nbsp;high professional standards, and be keen to continue your &nbsp;professional development and share your &nbsp;knowledge and skills.</li><li>To have a commitment to supervision and to support and supervise our team of assessment workers (Social Workers and Social Work Assistants) &nbsp;who &nbsp;support patients and their families through the often complex hospital discharge pathway and care &nbsp;system, enabling their safe discharge from the D2A pathway.&nbsp;</li><li>To promote and support excellent Social Work practice providing guidance to the &nbsp;team.&nbsp;</li><li>To work in partnership and contribute to a multiagency approach with our system partners and health colleagues.</li><li>You should &nbsp;have a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, in addition to having excellent knowledge around Safeguarding vulnerable adults and the management of risk and demonstrate confidence in and supporting others in undertaking Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.</li><li>Collaborate with our team, our health colleagues, families, and carers, adhering to statutory legislation and embedding strengths and relationship-based practice in assessments.</li><li>Participating in leadership and decision-making initiatives, contributing to the ongoing development of DART - Hospital Social Work service, quality improvement and development. &nbsp;</li><li>Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay current with Social Work best practices and changes in the field of Social Work and changes in Brighton and Hove Local Authority.</li><li>Lead and mentor our Social Workers and Social Work Assistants, sharing your expertise and fostering a supportive learning environment and culture, maximising our team’s wellbeing and potential.</li></ul>Our Team's Focus:<ul><li>Delivering high-quality, strength based and person-centred Social Work &nbsp; with clients and their families to enable safe discharges from the D2A &nbsp;pathway. &nbsp; This includes undertaking Care Act Assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments and coordinating often complex discharges with other involved professionals.&nbsp;</li><li>Undertaking Safeguarding and Section 42 Enquiries for vulnerable adults.</li><li>Professionalism and a commitment to ongoing professional development are the keystones of our practice and very much encouraged.</li><li>Working collaboratively &amp; in partnership with our health colleagues with a focus on best outcomes for the patient.&nbsp;</li></ul>Our Work Environment:<ul><li>We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team, thriving in a busy and sometimes challenging system. &nbsp; We work with a hybrid model and our office base is Hove Town Hall. We are surrounded by &nbsp;local shops and cafés and just a short stroll to the sea. &nbsp; There is paid parking around the Town Hall. Hove train station is a 10/15 walk from Hove Town Hall.&nbsp;</li><li>We understand the benefits of hybrid flexible working but also very much value time in the office together &nbsp;given the nature of our work and appreciate the &nbsp;support we can offer one another. &nbsp;</li></ul>Our Team<ul><li>Our Social Work team consists of 1 Operations Manager, 2 Senior Social Workers (including this post), and 12 assessment workers.&nbsp;</li></ul>Interview Date:<ul><li>To be Confirmed</li></ul>For More Information:<ul><li>We are more than happy to receive a call for an informal discussion about the role.</li></ul>General Manager - Marcus Brooks&nbsp;07825 862557&nbsp;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" target="_blank">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.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;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" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.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.*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" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur 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 &amp; 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.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" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

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