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About the JobSalary: £44,844 - £57,775 per annum (inclusive of market supplement) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: Durban House, Bognor Regis / County Hall, Chichester with countywide travel"In West Team, you have a voice that is listened to and a management team that understand the saying 'one size fits all' doesn't always work with the children and family's we are working with. Management allows you to think outside the box, be creative and come up with ideas that help better support the family and children that we support and protect." - Jade, Social Worker with Family Safeguarding West Team. Joining the Family Safeguarding team in Chichester or Bognor Regis, you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children. All of our staff are trained on the new Family Safeguarding model and motivational interviewing.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 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.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" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.How We Support You"My managers have provided me with great support with case work, personal learning and when any personal circumstances have come up…I would thoroughly recommend being a social worker in West, it is a supportive and rewarding environment to be part of." - George, Social Worker with Family Safeguarding West Team.At West Sussex County Council 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, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:<ul>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child &amp; Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>
<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>
<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>
<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>
<li>An excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a>
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>
</ul><ul><li>For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>
</li></ul>About YouJust some of the skills and experience you will need include: <ul>
<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>
<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>
<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>
<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>
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<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>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>
<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>
</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached. Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05719.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Joan Green at or Moira Keen at or for issues regarding your application please contact .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form . In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.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/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

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About the JobSalary: £44,844 - £57,775 (inclusive of 12.5% Market Rate Supplement) with Crawley Weighting Allowance, if based in Crawley) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: Crawley &amp; Burgess HillPlease note, we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and so we welcome your application at your earliest convenience.Join our Family Safeguarding East Team in our offered Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker role, and you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions to facilitate positive change for children and families within a supportive team environment.We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, stable team environment where successes are celebrated and individuals have a fantastic platform to develop and grow their skillsets.Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. Our teams are co-located multi-disciplinary teams that include specialist adult practitioners from domestic abuse (to support both victims and perpetrators), substance use/recovery and mental health services ensure that families are getting support at the right time.Rewards &amp; BenefitsAt West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:<ul>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child &amp; Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>
<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>
<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>
<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>
<li>An excellent<a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a>
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>
</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Skills &amp; ExperienceJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul>
<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>
<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>
<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>
<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>
</ul><ul>
<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>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>
<li>Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>
<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>
</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience for the Advanced Social Worker or Social Worker role, please refer to the appropriate job description attached when applying.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 supportive 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" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE06037.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ifeanyi Dan-Jumbo at <a href="mailto:Ifeanyi.dan-" target="_blank">Ifeanyi.dan-</a> or Philip Groves at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a> or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.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 in the appropriate job description) 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/" target="_blank">application help</a>page.

Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker

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About the RoleSalary: £43,454 - £53,078 per annum (market supplement included) Contract Type: Fixed term or Secondment Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hour per week Location: Based at County Hall North, Horsham with hybrid working'Working with Social Care feels like a one team approach, completing joint visits to young people can have a real impact on the child, knowing there is a cohesive team around them, encouraging and supporting them through their time within our services really can make a huge difference. It's a privilege to work with the team at West Sussex and their child centred approach.' - Amy, Youth SergeantWe have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Serious Youth Violence, Missing and Exploitation Team. This dynamic role involves leading on Child Exploitation cases, working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies, navigating complex family relationships and legal frameworks with confidence and care.You will manage a caseload under regular supervision and prepare for and work with individuals, families, carers, groups, and communities to provide assessments for their needs and circumstances. With a supportive team environment, you shall deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. You will champion innovate ways of working in a team where successes are celebrated and have opportunities to advance in your professional journey.Our ideal candidate will be emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who adds value and comprehensive knowledge to the team. You will have knowledge of Social Work policies and practices, along with implementing a range of therapeutic interventions to support change.Please note 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 are available.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.How We Support You<ul>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child &amp; Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>
<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>
<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>
<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>
<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 up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>
</ul> For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About YouJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul>
<li>Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps.</li>
<li>Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary.</li>
<li>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>
<li>Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body.</li>
<li>Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>
<li>Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases.</li>
<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 are available.</li>
</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience 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" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE06009 To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application. 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/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

Social Worker - Child Exploitation Team

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About UsAt West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce and are committed to improving our services for children and families in West Sussex. You will join us at a key time in our improvement journey, while we focus on delivering flawless family support and driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan.The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. We work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every child is supported to achieve his or her potential. Working collaboratively with social care so that all children and families are accessing the right help and protection from the most appropriate part of children's services.Early Help ensures that children and families receive accessible and co-ordinated support when they need it. This support ranges across a continuum from universal preventative approaches through to more targeted help where families are experiencing more complex or multiple difficulties. At every level support is designed to address and reduce the problems or challenges and prevent them getting worse.The OpportunitySalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum. Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours per week) Contract: Permanent Locations: HorshamFamily Support Workers assess the needs of children, young people and families in order to access, coordinate and deliver the support they need to improve their outcomes and lived experience and prevent their difficulties becoming irreversible.You'll deliver direct work and interventions around a range of issues to children, young people and their families that helps to keep children safe and supports and sustains positive change for them and their families.You will need strong skills in partnership working, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with parents, families and partners such as education, health, Police and Children's Social Care, to achieve positive outcomes for children.As a Family Support Worker, you might find yourself supporting families:<ul>
<li>At the front door into services where you will work in collaboration with families and partner agencies to assess risk and needs and ensure children, young people and families can access the most appropriate service at the earliest opportunity.</li>
<li>By providing them with supported help, working with the whole family to assess the needs of each family member, and to create a whole family plan with agreed outcomes that you will lead, and that the family and professionals will work towards.</li>
<li>By providing bespoke and wrap-around support for school communities in order to prevent difficulties escalating and requiring targeted support.</li>
</ul>You'll need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport and will require access to your own vehicle. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Works effectively with families in crisis, managing own and others' anxieties and working within the boundaries of the role.</li>
<li>Manage casework effectively with children/young people and their families, establishing needs, setting objectives and reviewing progress.</li>
<li>Engage and work creatively in partnership with children/young people and their families, in order to effect positive and lasting change.</li>
<li>Work in an empowering way with families, focusing on their collective strengths and resources, e.g. using a solution-focused approach.</li>
<li>Reflect on own practice and to learn from experience. To take responsibility for own performance and to be proactive in relation to own work and professional development.</li>
<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>
<li>NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, demonstrating that level of ability in working with children / young people and families or relevant experience. Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies associated with operating a client focused service.</li>
<li>Significant experience of working with children / young people and their families in a crisis situation and using a range of direct work interventions.</li>
<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency context, demonstrating an awareness of differing roles and responsibilities and effective methods of collaboration.</li>
<li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour relevant to the Early Help service.</li>
<li>Understanding of current childcare legislation and policy.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle / ability to travel around the county independently.</li>
</ul>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: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 CAFHE06028For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Sarah Tiley at or for general queries please reach out to our resourcing team at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.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.

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About the JobSalary: £29,540 - £32,061 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 month contract Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Location: County Hall North, Horsham<ul>
<li>Do you possess good communication skills?</li>
<li>Are you resilient, adaptable, and organised?</li>
<li>Have you worked in a multi-agency setting before?</li>
</ul>Then this might be the role for you!As an Integrated Front Door (IFD) Support Officer in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including police, health, education and social workers. The IFD team is the access point to Children's Social Care in West Sussex.In this role, you will be a member of this multi-agency team with the responsibility for gathering information to inform decisions about the level of need for a child or young person into Children's social care. You will provide a recommendation for the appropriate outcomes, while ensuring that practice is compliant with statutory responsibilities and that the child or young person is not at immediate risk of harm.The work will involve regular contact with people who access or need the service who may present challenging behaviours, and/or subject matter which may be distressing, for example, dealing with vulnerable individuals and families or those with complex problems.Just some of the things you can expect from the role:<ul>
<li>Communicating effectively with people accessing the service, which could include children, families, general members of the public as well as other professionals both internally and externally.</li>
<li>Completing initial enquiries to review the needs of the individuals and families you are working with.</li>
<li>Triaging incoming requests for support across several mediums, including an email inbox.</li>
<li>Maintenance of accurate records and reports to ensure highly accurate record keeping and data.</li>
<li>Being a representative for the service by delivering services to those people who access or need the service, acting with integrity, professionalism, and respect on behalf of the organisation. This ensures that the needs of individuals are paramount.</li>
</ul>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 positionRewards 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. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits such as:For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About YouTo be successful in this role, you will need to:<ul>
<li>Analyse and interpret information to complete initial assessments of the level of need on a case-by-case basis. Also ensuring that if the level of risk for harm is high, that it is escalated accordingly.</li>
<li>Work within a multi-agency setting to support the decision-making process within the function and respond sensitively and flexibly dependant on the audience of the communication.</li>
<li>Be able to identify range of interventions and apply the most suitable or appropriate service for a child or family in line with their needs.</li>
<li>Understand and reflect on the impact of your work and the effects it may have on the individuals you are working to support. Know when you need to escalate and seek help to ensure the needs are met.</li>
<li>GCSE English and Maths (Grades 9-4 or A-C) or equivalent to demonstrate experience of operating at this level of literacy/numeracy.</li>
<li>Experience of providing advice and guidance to individuals.</li>
<li>Being able to work under pressure and within strict timescales.</li>
<li>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to individual pieces of work.</li>
<li>An awareness of the policies, practices, and procedures relevant to providing support to children and families as well as the role of social care.</li>
<li>Sound and accurate IT knowledge with experience of maintaining databases with clear, accurate records of all work undertaken and producing records, reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences.</li>
</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 UsThe Integrated Front Door brings together Children's Social Care, Early Help and a multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective way to manage referrals in West Sussex. As the first point of contact with children and families, the IFD can influence their entire journeys. As a fast-moving service everyone can make a difference and we build strong relationships with a wide range of partner agencies including police, health and housing professionals who are co-located and working together to ensure the best outcomes for children, young people and families.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" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05896To 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 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/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

IFD Support Officer

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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 office baseThe 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.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.

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About the RoleSalary: £44,844 - £57,775 (inclusive of market supplement)Contract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per weekLocation:Horsham and Worthing'West Sussex is passionate about supporting children and families to achieve positive outcomes. I feel fortunate to work within a supportive and collaborative team, where everyone is committed to making a difference. My manager has been consistently encouraging and approachable, which has allowed me to grow in confidence and develop professionally. I genuinely enjoy being part of a team that values each other and works together to support those who need us most.' - Madlen, Social Worker in Family SafeguardingJoining the Family Safeguarding team in our Central Team, you will be providing purposeful, multidisciplinary support to children between the ages of 0 and 18 and to their parents/carers and wider family.We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.Family Safeguarding is a whole family, strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who need support or are at risk of harm. We work with families to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. For more information, please watch our video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4pKniRiw28" target="_blank">Family Safeguarding in West Sussex</a>.How We Support YouAt West Sussex County Council, we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:<ul>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child &amp; Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>
<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>
<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>
<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>
<li>An excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a>
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>
</ul><ul><li>For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>
</li></ul>About YouAbout youJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul>
<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>
<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>
<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>
<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>
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<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>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>
<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>
</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience 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" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE006025. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Barney Watts at or Wanda Parker at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a> and for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.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/" target="_blank">application help</a>page.

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About the JobSalary: £44,844 - £57,775 (market supplements included)Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeLocation: Worthing " I enjoy working in A and I Central, we have a supportive team and a really supportive manager. We are always well supported by our management group and have a great team of social workers. I have worked in the team for 10 years and love the job that we do." Emma 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 &amp; 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>
<li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a>
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<li>generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>
<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>
<li>volunteering opportunities</li>
<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>
<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/" target="_blank">Staff discounts page</a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>
<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>
</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About youYou will be able to:<ul>
<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>
<li>Proactively work as a member of the team</li>
<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>
<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>
<li>Recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support and advice when needed.</li>
</ul>You will need:<ul>
<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>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Evidence of at least two years experience post qualification working in the UK within front line operational practice.</li>
<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>
<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>
</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" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE06027. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Emily Beirne at . For any issues or queries regarding the application process please contact Elaine West at .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/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

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About UsWorking for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Older People Mental Health Team (OPMH) team has a vacancy for a full time qualified Social Worker or Senior Social Worker. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work with the OPMH team, coordinating all aspects of Health and Social Care needs for users with severe and enduring mental health challenges.We embrace a strengths-based approach, working within a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both people and their local communities. Together, we'll focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety, to promote wellbeing and independence. We'll ensure that residents, families, and communities have the right support in place, and at the right time.We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We believe the best staff get the best outcomes.We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do, and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, why not join us and let's make a difference to our communities together!About The JobSalary: £39,862 to £42,839 per annum for grade 10 role or £44,075 to £47,181 per annum for grade 11 role Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: HorshamThis is a well-established team consisting of 11 social workers and 2 assistant care managers. We work with customers with both functional and organic mental health difficulties in the community and acute inpatient wards. The team specialises in the most challenging areas within mental health therefore a good knowledge of mental health, statutory frameworks including Mental Health Act and DOLS is desirable. Four team members are Best Interest Assessors and 2 are approved Mental Health Professionals.The successful candidate will be working with colleagues in Sussex Partnership Trust including Dementia and older people's mental health teams, the Memory assessment teams and the Intensive Crisis team, as well as the functional mental health teams.What You'll Be Doing<ul>
<li>Managing a caseload and working collaboratively with individuals and their family or friend carers.</li>
<li>Carrying out strengths-based assessments and reviews to identify eligible needs and personalised outcomes.</li>
<li>Developing and implementing support plans that promote wellbeing and deliver meaningful outcomes, making use of community assets and ensuring needs are met.</li>
<li>Working in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, with regular supervision and a manageable workload aligned to your development.</li>
<li>Demonstrating ongoing professional learning through CPD and preparing to work towards a specialist post-qualifying award (e.g. Practice Educator, AMHP, or Best Interest Assessor).</li>
</ul>What You'll Bring<ul>
<li>A strong understanding of local health, voluntary, and private sector services.</li>
<li>Resilience and emotional awareness to manage complex cases, unpredictable risks, and safeguarding enquiries.</li>
<li>Commitment to staying up-to-date with legislation, policies, and professional standards, including those set by Social Work England.</li>
<li>There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal office hours.</li>
<li>You will be required to travel county wide, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport so it is desirable for you to have a driving licence.</li>
</ul>Experience and SkillsKey Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):Ability to analyse and interpret complex people-related information and data in order to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes. 2. Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service in order to support individuals. 3. Ability to remain up to date with key legislation and apply legislative requirements within social work practice. Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision. 4. Ability to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in order to deliver the most effective service. 5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format including the ability to explain complicated information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action. 6. Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.Qualifications (please cover within your application): * Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work. * Registration with the relevant professional registration body and responsibility for maintaining registration with that body. * Approved Mental Health Professional (it is a requirement to have AMHP qualification or to be working towards the qualification to be complete within 2 years of appointment and to maintain level of knowledge). * Valid, full driving licence - DesirableExperience - please see full job description.Rewards and BenefitsFor 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.

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About UsWorking for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Older People Mental Health Team (OPMH) team has a vacancy for a full time qualified Social Worker or Senior Social Worker. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work with the OPMH team, coordinating all aspects of Health and Social Care needs for users with severe and enduring mental health challenges.We embrace a strengths-based approach, working within a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both people and their local communities. Together, we'll focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety, to promote wellbeing and independence. We'll ensure that residents, families, and communities have the right support in place, and at the right time.We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We believe the best staff get the best outcomes.We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do, and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.About The JobSalary: £39,862 to £42,839 per annum for grade 10 role or £44,075 to £47,181 per annum for grade 11 role Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: CrawleyThis is a well-established team consisting of 11 social workers and 2 assistant care managers. We work with customers with both functional and organic mental health difficulties in the community and acute inpatient wards. The team specialises in the most challenging areas within mental health therefore a good knowledge of mental health, statutory frameworks including Mental Health Act and DOLS is desirable. Four team members are Best Interest Assessors and 2 are approved Mental Health Professionals.The successful candidate will be working with colleagues in Sussex Partnership Trust including Dementia and older people's mental health teams, the Memory assessment teams and the Intensive Crisis team, as well as the functional mental health teams.Your responsibilities will include assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care, alongside leading on specialist areas of service delivery. You'll play a key role in communicating developments to colleagues and supporting successful business change.What You'll Be Doing<ul>
<li>Managing a caseload and working collaboratively with individuals and their family or friend carers.</li>
<li>Carrying out strengths-based assessments and reviews to identify eligible needs and personalised outcomes.</li>
<li>Developing and implementing support plans that promote wellbeing and deliver meaningful outcomes, making use of community assets and ensuring needs are met.</li>
<li>Working in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, with regular supervision and a manageable workload aligned to your development.</li>
<li>Demonstrating ongoing professional learning through CPD and preparing to work towards a specialist post-qualifying award (e.g. Practice Educator, AMHP, or Best Interest Assessor).</li>
</ul>Your Contribution<ul>
<li>Providing informal supervision and mentoring to unregistered social care practitioners, students, and apprentices.</li>
<li>Representing the service professionally, with integrity and respect, ensuring safe and effective delivery to individuals with complex mental health needs.</li>
</ul>What You'll Bring<ul>
<li>A strong understanding of local health, voluntary, and private sector services.</li>
<li>Resilience and emotional awareness to manage complex cases, unpredictable risks, and safeguarding enquiries.</li>
<li>Commitment to staying up-to-date with legislation, policies, and professional standards, including those set by Social Work England.</li>
<li>There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal office hours.</li>
<li>You will be required to travel county wide, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport so it is desirable for you to have a driving licence.</li>
</ul>Experience and SkillsKey Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):1. Ability to analyse and interpret complex people-related information and data in order to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes. 2. Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service in order to support individuals. 3. Ability to remain up to date with key legislation and apply legislative requirements within social work practice. Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision. 4. Ability to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in order to deliver the most effective service. 5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format including the ability to explain complicated information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action. 6. Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.Qualifications (please cover within your application): * Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work. * Registration with the relevant professional registration body and responsibility for maintaining registration with that body. * Approved Mental Health Professional (it is a requirement to have AMHP qualification or to be working towards the qualification to be complete within 2 years of appointment and to maintain level of knowledge). * 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.

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About UsAt West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce and are committed to improving our services for children and families in West Sussex. You will join us at a key time in our improvement journey, while we focus on delivering flawless family support and driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan.The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. We work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every child is supported to achieve his or her potential. Working collaboratively with social care so that all children and families are accessing the right help and protection from the most appropriate part of children's services.Early Help ensures that children and families receive accessible and co-ordinated support when they need it. This support ranges across a continuum from universal preventative approaches through to more targeted help where families are experiencing more complex or multiple difficulties. At every level support is designed to address and reduce the problems or challenges and prevent them getting worse.The OpportunitySalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum Working Pattern: Full-Time (37 hours per week) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Mid-Sussex area, Haywards HeathFamily Support Workers assess the needs of children, young people and families in order to access, coordinate and deliver the support they need to improve their outcomes and lived experience and prevent their difficulties becoming irreversible.You'll deliver direct work and interventions around a range of issues to children, young people and their families that helps to keep children safe and supports and sustains positive change for them and their families.You will need strong skills in partnership working, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with parents, families and partners such as education, health, Police and Children's Social Care, to achieve positive outcomes for children.As a Family Support Worker, you might find yourself supporting families:<ul>
<li>At the front door into services where you will work in collaboration with families and partner agencies to assess risk and needs and ensure children, young people and families can access the most appropriate service at the earliest opportunity.</li>
<li>By providing them with supported help, working with the whole family to assess the needs of each family member, and to create a whole family plan with agreed outcomes that you will lead, and that the family and professionals will work towards.</li>
<li>By providing bespoke and wrap-around support for school communities in order to prevent difficulties escalating and requiring targeted support.</li>
</ul>You'll need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport and will require access to your own vehicle. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the publicExperience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Works effectively with families in crisis, managing own and others' anxieties and working within the boundaries of the role.</li>
<li>Manage casework effectively with children/young people and their families, establishing needs, setting objectives and reviewing progress.</li>
<li>Engage and work creatively in partnership with children/young people and their families, in order to effect positive and lasting change.</li>
<li>Work in an empowering way with families, focusing on their collective strengths and resources, e.g. using a solution-focused approach.</li>
<li>Reflect on own practice and to learn from experience. To take responsibility for own performance and to be proactive in relation to own work and professional development.</li>
<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>
<li>NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, demonstrating that level of ability in working with children / young people and families or relevant experience. Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies associated with operating a client focused service.</li>
<li>Significant experience of working with children / young people and their families in a crisis situation and using a range of direct work interventions.</li>
<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency context, demonstrating an awareness of differing roles and responsibilities and effective methods of collaboration.</li>
<li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour relevant to the Early Help service.</li>
<li>Understanding of current childcare legislation and policy.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle / ability to travel around the county independently.</li>
</ul>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:For a full list of the benefits, 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 CAFHE05796.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Heidi Wyatt at .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter.

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