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Post titleTemporary Accommodation Officer Post NoTBCSalaryStarting from £36,124 to £40,476 p.a.Grade5Hours37Place of workTown Hall, WorthingClosing dateFriday 16th JanuaryInterviewsTBC Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in Your Community!Are you passionate about providing high-quality support to those in need? We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Temporary Accommodation Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you will be on the front line, helping homeless households secure safe and suitable temporary accommodation and supporting them on their journey to a permanent home.This is a challenging but highly rewarding position where you will manage our accommodation portfolio, build key relationships with landlords, and directly assist vulnerable members of our community every day.About the Role:<ul><li>Placing &amp; Supporting Households: You will manage the end-to-end placement of homeless households, conducting suitability assessments and ensuring they are settled into appropriate temporary accommodation.</li><li>Property Management: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our accommodation stock, including Private Sector Leases. This involves conducting regular inspections and liaising with our teams on repairs to ensure all properties are safe and well-maintained.</li><li>Tenancy Management: You will handle all aspects of the tenancy, from signing up new tenants and processing housing benefit claims to managing tenancy breaches.</li><li>Income &amp; Occupancy: A key part of your role will be to work efficiently to minimise void periods.</li><li>Collaborative Working: You will act as a key contact for queries, liaise with internal teams and external support agencies, and participate in a team duty rota to ensure a seamless service.</li></ul>What we're looking for – your behaviours will be key:We are seeking an individual who embodies our core principles of resilience, adaptability, and participation. You will be someone who:<ul><li>Listens actively and truly understands the needs of our customers and partners.</li><li>Communicates clearly and confidently, conveying key information effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.</li><li>Says what they think and does what they say, demonstrating honesty and openness in all interactions.</li><li>Is inclusive and kind, valuing the unique strengths of people from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels part of the team.</li><li>Is ambitious, bringing passion for delivering a high-quality service and continuously seeking ways to improve outcomes for our residents.</li><li>Thinks and acts beyond themselves and their service, embracing collaboration and partnership to deliver Our Plan.</li><li>Is resilient, maintaining a positive attitude, effectively prioritising workload, and supporting their own wellbeing and that of colleagues.</li><li>Is adaptive, with an active interest in learning and development, experimenting with new ways of working, and anticipating new challenges to embrace change.</li><li>Builds strong relationships with internal and external partners, negotiating successfully and influencing positive outcomes.</li><li>Reaches sound judgements through careful and systematic evaluation of facts.</li></ul>Our commitment to you:Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:<ul><li>Generous leave entitlement (minimum 25 days + Bank Holidays)</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Training &amp; development opportunities</li><li>Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Flexible working options under our Blended Working Policy</li></ul>We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. We offer a supportive and safe environment, family-friendly policies, and staff engagement forums. We encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds.If you are ready to bring your excellent skills and positive behaviours to a role where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply.





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Adur & Worthing Councils

Temporary Accommodation Officer

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About UsGreen Waves is a 1-2 bed home and welcomes children between the ages of 12 up to 18 years at the time of referral. We are a new short-term emergency assessment home that provides support to children from a few days to a few months at times of crisis or significant periods of change in their lives. The children will have a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural needs brought on by early childhood trauma and family breakup. These children are often at risk in the community and as such, it is our goal to keep them safe from harm whilst we work with partner agencies to find a suitable placement or to support them to reintegrate into their previous or a new setting.About the RoleSalary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Worthing Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately one sleep-in duty per week currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.As a Residential Childcare Worker at Green Waves, you'll help create a safe, supportive space where young people feel valued during times of change. You'll build trust, be a positive role model, and encourage activities that boost confidence and resilience. No two days are the same - from planned sessions to adapting on the spot to meet each child's needs. Intuitive, creativity and resilience are qualities that will make a real difference here.You'll also need to communicate clearly with colleagues and work closely with families, social workers, and other professionals to keep care consistent. Staying organised and keeping records up to date is important, but the most rewarding part is knowing you're helping children grow, feel supported, and reach their potential.Join our friendly, supportive team with great opportunities for personal development - and apply today!Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents, with a Grade C or above (4-9) in GCSE or equivalent qualification in English. If you do not hold this, you will need to apply for English Functional Skills before being considered for this role. You can find out more about gaining an English Functional Skills on the Government website <a href="https://www.gov.uk/improve-english-maths-it-skills" target="_blank">Improve your English, Maths and IT Skills</a>.</li></ul>For a full list of key skills, experience and qualification requirements please refer to the job description attached below. Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<ul><li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>generous holiday entitlement of 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05350 . To apply, upload your CV and our short application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - Green Waves

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About UsBright Star is an OFSTED rated Good Children's home that provides full time care and short breaks for Children 7-18 years old who have a wide range of needs including physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour.Bright Star has been recently refurbished and has excellent facilities and play equipment. We provide support with personal care and daily living skills and promoting a relaxed homely environment full of fun outings and activities where the children can feel safe and be successful in achieving their goals!About the RoleSalary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Worthing Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately two sleep-in duties per month currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.A Residential Childcare Worker's routine at Bright Star can involve helping with morning routines, personal care, building children's daily living skills, guiding them in activities and joining them on trips. You will also spend time building strong relationships with the children as well as working closely with families and professionals to meet a child's individual needs.We are looking for empathetic, resilient and caring individuals to join our supportive team to provide an exceptional level of support to the children in our care. Ideally you will have experience working in a similar setting or working with those with physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour. If you are passionate about children feeling valued and respected in reaching their full potential, we encourage you to apply today!Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.</li><li>Experience working with those with physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour - Desirable</li></ul>For the full list of experience, qualification and key skills required please review the attached job description below.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a fantastic opportunity you will receive:<ul><li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>generous holiday entitlement of 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05447 .For more information about career opportunities in our Residential Children's Homes <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/" target="_blank">please click here!</a>To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page."Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - Bright Star

Post titleAssistant Lawyer Litigation &amp; RegulatoryPost NoTBCSalaryStarting from £42,839 to £46,142 per annum (pro rated for 22.5 hours per week from £26,050.74 to £28,059.32 per annum)GradeGrade 7Hours22.5 hours per weekPlace of workWorthing Town Hall with Flexible working Closing date11th January 2026 at 23:55 pm InterviewsTo be confirmedAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Legal Services Section, providing a joint legal service to Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council. We are looking for a solicitor, barrister or legal executive with knowledge and experience primarily in employment law, to join the Litigation and Regulatory team, reporting to the Senior Lawyer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. The team deals with a wide variety of areas including employment, housing, criminal and civil litigation, planning and licensing. As well as providing employment advice, you will also assist the team in dealing with general litigation matters, researching and analysing legislation, advising on its interpretation and providing innovative, proactive and pragmatic advice to Officers and Members of both Councils.We are looking for a positive, driven and innovative professional with excellent analytical and research skills, who is a team player, self-motivated and has the ability to give clear, accurate and practical legal advice.At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:<ul><li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Occupational Health</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee resource groups/networks </li><li>Buddy Support Programme </li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul>We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.For an informal discussion about the role, please telephone Caroline Perry, Senior Lawyer and Deputy Monitoring Officer, on 01903 221081. 





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