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About the RoleSalary: £43,454 - £55,984 per annum inclusive of market rate supplementContract: Permanent Working pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week Location: Based at Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton. (Please note that travel around West Sussex and outside of the county is essential to this role)This is an exciting opportunity to join the Temporary Carer Support Team within the wider Fostering Support service. The successful candidate will be passionate about working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team supporting the best matched placements for children currently living in a temporary care setting, ensuring the best possible outcomes are achieved.As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be focusing on supporting temporarily approved connected person foster carers. You will ensure the placement meets the child's immediate safeguarding and welfare needs. You will monitor that the carer complies with Fostering Regulations and West Sussex procedures, and you will ensure the placement remains in the child's best interests.You will have a good understanding of what it takes to be a connected carer and an appreciation for both how challenging and rewarding the role can be. A good working knowledge of Attachment, the impact of developmental trauma on children and families and the application of therapeutic parenting will all be required in the role.Key tasks and responsibilities are wide ranging and among others include Regulation 24 placement oversight, ensuring safeguarding, welfare and care standards. Your role will involve providing regular and structured supervision to Temporary Approved Carers, as well as offering advice and guidance. Our ideal candidate will identify, assess and manage safeguarding risks ensuring carers understand the procedures. You will also promote training and reflective practice.Candidates should be familiar with all relevant statutory guidance and legislation, and it is essential that you have an appreciation for how integral Temporarily Approved carers are to the wellbeing and success of the children we care for.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></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.About You: Experience and SkillsJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:Key Skills: <ul><li>Able to analyse and interpret complex information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</li><li>Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li><li>Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li><li>Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format.</li><li>Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</li><li>Able to communicate clearly and effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting, including the ability to explain complicated information to a wide range 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>Qualifications and/or experience: <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 one year's experience post qualification.</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>Experience of effective partnership working and forming effective working relationships with individuals and colleagues, focusing on the needs and handling conflict and disagreement.</li><li>Experience of effectively coaching and supervising others, acting as practice role model and promoting exemplary practice.</li><li>Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases.</li><li>Readiness to work towards Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) qualification at Stage one or equivalent.</li><li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, and sometimes outside of West Sussex, 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 are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children.We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be undertaken and the challenge ahead, we are confident in our approach and excited about the changes occurring. 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 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 CAFHE06102.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Agnieszka Novak (Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. 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 cover letter. In your cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.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.

Supervising Social Worker - Temporary Carer Support Team

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About the RoleSalary: £43,454 - £55,984 per annum inclusive of market rate supplement Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week Location: Based at County Hall North, with countywide travel.There has never been a more exciting and interesting time to join West Sussex Fostering Service. We have embarked on an audacious development journey, which aims to make our service the service of choice for foster carers in West Sussex. At the heart of our vision is the need to keep the children we care for in their local area, to enable sibling groups to remain living together and to ensure that each and every West Sussex child is provided with outstanding therapeutic care; and we need your help to achieve this.As a Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team, you will have excellent interpersonal and assessment skills and be confident in providing analysis on complex situations including matters pertaining to safeguarding and safe care. You will have a good understanding of what it takes to be a foster carer / Supported Lodgings Host and an appreciation for both how challenging and rewarding the role can be. A good working knowledge of Attachment, the impact of developmental trauma on children and families and the application of therapeutic parenting will all be required in the role. Key tasks and responsibilities are wide ranging and among others include support with the delivery of 'The Skills to Foster Course' and open evenings to meet with prospective foster carers and Supported Lodgings hosts. Our ideal candidate will be confident in their assessment and written skills, an excellent communicator and able to work effectively with prospective applicants and their families. Your role will involve undertaking initial visits following initial enquiries and completing fostering and Supported Lodgings assessments. Candidates should be familiar with all relevant statutory guidance and legislation, and it is essential that you have an appreciation for how integral foster carers are to the wellbeing and success of the children we care for. 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></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 You: Experience and SkillsJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:Key Skills: <ul><li>Able to analyse and interpret complex information and data into cohesive well written Form F assessments / Supported Lodgings assessments. </li><li>Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li><li>Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li><li>Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format.</li><li>Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</li></ul>Qualifications and/or experience: <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 one year's experience post qualification.</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>Experience of effective partnership working and forming effective working relationships with individuals and colleagues, focusing on the needs and handling conflict and disagreement.</li><li>Experience of effectively coaching and supervising others, acting as practice role model and promoting exemplary practice.</li><li>Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases.</li><li>Readiness to work towards Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) qualification at Stage one or equivalent.</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 are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children.We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be undertaken and the challenge ahead, we are confident in our approach and excited about the changes occurring. 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 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 CAFHE06116.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Janine Hernandez (Service Manager) at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. 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 cover letter. In your cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.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 - Fostering

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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 annumWorking Pattern: Full-Time (37 hours per week)Contract Length: PermanentLocation: Mid Sussex area (Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and surrounding villages)Family 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>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 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 CAFHE06112.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Heidi Wyatt at .For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

Family Support Worker

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The OpportunitySalary: £60,562 to £64,711 per annum, (pro rata £36,991 to £39,526) including market supplements Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Part time (22.60 hours per week) Location: Horsham areaAre you a qualified Social Worker? Do you have management experience and can support and nurture a team of social workers? Are you passionate about positive outcomes for children and young people? If so, this might be the role for you…Our Children's Asylum Team has a passion for making a difference to children's lives and positive growth within their communities. We work with children from multiple cultural backgrounds and must recognise the trauma, challenges and loss these children have been through in order to support their ambitions for their future.As a Team Manager you will be passionate about ensuring our most vulnerable children and young people are supported to achieve their full potential. You will be responsible for leading a team of passionate social workers and support staff by motivating and inspiring, providing expert supervision and championing best practice. Providing mentoring, coaching and supporting the development of reflective and relationship-based practice.You will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. You will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to looked after children and keeping children safe.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. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including: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 UsTo be successful in this role you will have:<ul><li>Ability to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions, which will have a wider service impact.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of others and communicate information which may be complex and contentious.</li></ul><ul><li>Effective people and performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and motivate and inspire the team to deliver quality professional practice.</li><li>Able to reflect on practice and identify innovative solutions within the required framework.</li><li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li><li>A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level.</li><li>Experience of managing and/or contributing to financially related decision making and operating within financial constraints.</li></ul><ul><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 more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE06099.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Melanie Bowley (Service Manager) at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact . To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role and how you feel you can successfully meet the needs of 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.

Team Manager - Children We Care For and Children's Asylum Team

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About the RoleSalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment to cover maternity leave Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Location: County Hall North, Horsham with hybrid working and countywide travelAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Supervision Team as a Youth Justice Support Officer. The Community Supervision Team work with children involved with the Youth Justice System who are subject to Out of Court Disposals and statutory Court Orders. They aim to address young people's needs, support their aspirations and goals and help them repair the harm caused by their offending behaviour.As a Youth Justice Support Officer, you will be responsible for supervising vulnerable children and young people presenting a risk of re-offending and serious harm. You will use creative and effective supervisory techniques to engage children and young people to enable them to make long term sustainable change and promote best outcomes. You will work with their families, educational settings and more, with the support from the wider team, to help achieve their potential and contribute positively to their community.We are looking for people who have experience working with vulnerable children and young people, who can listen and bring a holistic approach to those they support. You will have good assessment skills with strong organisational and literacy skills to complete written reports. Motivation and resilience are key to plan and provide effective interventions, while reflecting and adapting your own practice.The role is based within in a supportive team environment with access to specialists and colleagues from the wider service. You will receive regular support and supervision from your team manager, with access to relevant and specialist training to build and develop your skills and support your future aspirations.Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.Experience and SkillsJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul><li>At least one year's previous experience of working with complex and vulnerable children and young people (e.g. CYPS, police, probation, schools, criminal justice, youth work).</li><li>Experience of carrying out assessments and writing reports.</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information to others and use advisory, negotiation and persuasion skills to influence the actions of others.</li><li>Good literacy, numeracy and sound IT skills, to write reports to a high standard and present information clearly and accurately.</li><li>Able to research, assess, analyse and interpret information and data from varying sources in order to interpret and plan over the medium term to make judgements based on the needs of the client.</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to effectively respond to unanticipated problems.</li><li>Able to act in an appropriate manner, with discretion, whilst hearing confidential, sensitive or disturbing information.</li><li>GCSE's with A-C passes including English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.</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 available.</li></ul>For full list of keys skills, experience and qualifications required for the role please refer to the job description attached. About UsWest Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. Further, the service seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children.For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/about-us/" target="_blank">WSCC About Us</a> page.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.For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, you can find this at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE06080.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our short application form. In your application 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.

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