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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Do you relish the challenge of working at pace with senior leaders to deliver the Council Plan to build a better Brighton and Hove for all?&nbsp;
Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives and help communities to grow?&nbsp;
Do you have the resilience to work in a fast paced, often political environment, juggling priorities and managing up with confidence?
If so, we want to hear from you!
The Corporate Leadership Office is looking to expand our new, dynamic team.&nbsp;
We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to become one of the Corporate Leadership Assistants, working full or part time in our centrally located offices in Hove Town Hall.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sophia Harvey, Head of Corporate Leadership Office on 07826 951809.
Interview date: To be confirmed&nbsp;
<h2>About the role</h2>As one of our Corporate Leadership Assistants, you will carry out varied work and no two days are ever the same. We work with senior leaders, delivering administrative and business support across a range of services.&nbsp;Due to the nature of our politically focused workload which often involves multitasking, it can be challenging, but also very rewarding. &nbsp;We work with Directors, Corporate Directors and Cabinet Members to deliver a range of services. Examples of activities that you would be involved in:<ul>
<li>Provide a time management/diary service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Arranging and coordinating meetings with a diverse range of internal or external stakeholders</li>
<li>Organising appropriate, cost-effective travel itineraries</li>
<li>Maintain an effective ‘bring-forward’ system for the collation of papers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and promote customer focused thinking to improve the customer experience, working across teams and coordinating cross-service responses</li>
</ul>All our posts involve a degree of one-to-one interaction with Directors, Corporate Directors and/or elected Member and so manage up. We are also looking for flexibility as we on occasion adjust our work schedule to fit meetings outside of office hours and at a range of location at short notice.We are also looking for the following skills:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Strong organisational and time management skills to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise own workload within a clear framework.</li>
<li>Ability to use initiative and judgement to identify urgent matters or resolve more varied or complicated problems.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate straightforward information clearly and deal with challenging people and situations calmly and confidently whilst providing a courteous and efficient service, exercising sensitivity, diplomacy and tact.</li>
<li>Literacy, numeracy, research and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Ability to review current systems and processes and suggest new ways of working to improve efficiencies.</li>
<li>Ability to provide support to other members of staff e.g. induction and guidance to new starters.</li>
</ul>Extensive ongoing training and support is a key part of the Corporate Leadership Assistant role. Within the new structure, there are also opportunities to deputise for the Corporate Leadership Senior Assistants. You'll build links with staff from across the organisation becoming the ears and eyes of the organisation keeping the Corporate Leadership Office relevant and responsive to the culture change.We care about our staff, providing a continuous programme of management and peer led support. As, as a Council employee, you will have access to a wide range of welfare and wellbeing resources, including membership of self-managing staff forums and networks such as the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Workers Forum and the Disabled Workers and Carers Network. For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us</a>This is a new service area and now is a great time to join and help shape how we develop in the future.&nbsp;Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

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About the RoleSalary: £43,454 to £55,984 (inclusive of market supplement) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: County Hall North, Horsham'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 Safeguarding Joining the Family Safeguarding team in our Central Team, you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children.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 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. 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>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>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>.The reference number for this role is CAFHE05821. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Barney Watts at or Wanda Parker at and for issues or queries 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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The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 10 £38,626 to £41,511 per annum Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time Location: CountywideDo you have experience in brokerage and contract management?Do you enjoy coaching, mentoring, and motivating others?Are you passionate about supporting children and young people?You will be based in our Commissioning Team as a Senior Placement and Commissioning Officer, delivering a customer focused service. You will contribute to the Directorates objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management of identifying placement options for the children and young people we care for.The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Commissioning Team, sits within the wider Children, Young People and Learning Commissioning Team. It is a small, but growing team, that works across health, education and social care and are focussed on creating positive outcomes for Children, Young People and Families, and we have the optimism and enthusiasm to achieve this. You will deliver a customer focused and efficient service, contributing to the Directorate objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management.This role will work across all areas, supporting with contract related work and striving to ensure consistency across the teams. We have a number of exciting projects and this role will also support this work and so you will have a varied and exciting workload. Effective communication is key to developing good working relationships with providers, key stakeholders, and colleagues to provide specialist advice and information. You will use your analytical skills to interpret, manipulate and evidence varied and complex data information relating to services and suppliers, whilst having excellent communication skills to be able to negotiate effectively and have the confidence to challenge others.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Ability to present information clearly, and in ways that promote understanding. Including the ability to persuade and successfully convince others of the need to take a specific course of action.</li>
<li>Good analytical skills to interpret complex tender/financial information, with the ability to organise, plan and meet set targets</li>
<li>Good communication and negotiation skills to work with partners including the ability to negotiate solutions across wide areas of the business to achieve best outcomes and value for money.</li>
<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible solutions and balance risks/resources and desired outcomes</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly as required across different areas within the Children's Services Commissioning Team, embrace change and have the flexibility to respond to the needs of the service.</li>
</ul>About UsAt 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 that we support and care for.Children, Young People &amp; Learning are focused on delivering a significant shift to prevention of needing to bring children into care where it is safe not to. Closer working with partners, and a focused commissioning strategy will achieve better outcomes for our children and young people.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 this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05831.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Charlotte Smith at .To 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 three 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.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 UsAt West Sussex County Council (WSCC), we have a Fixed Term contract opportunity for a Children and Young Person Domestic Abuse Worker in our Early Help Service. We are committed to supporting children, families, and young people to achieve their full potential. You will join an experienced leadership team at a key time when we are making major transformations, including driving forward the 'Children First' Improvement Plan. We are focused on improved service delivery with measurable outcomes for children, families, and communities.The Children and Young Person Domestic Abuse Workers and managers are part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. This service identify, assess and assist victims of domestic and sexual violence in order to increase the safety of victims, families and their children and is an integral part of the Early Help Service.The OpportunitySalary: £35,235 to £37,938 per annumWorking Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Location: HorshamInternal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position, however, please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.You will work directly with clients and their families who have experienced domestic violence/sexual assault, to ensure they receive an appropriate service. You will work within a multi-agency setting and keep the clients' safety central to all coordinated responses. You will support colleagues and partner agencies to provide the best possible service to victims.This will include crisis management of victims at high risk, providing one to one work to promote safety and understanding of the impact of the abuse for victims and their families, and also advocating for the victim to ensure their voice is heard.You will be a team player whilst also being able to work on your own initiative to manage crisis situations. You will have a passion for supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence and will be able to communicate effectively with multi-agency partners, so that their voices are heard.You will be part of the Domestic Abuse Hub Team, making initial contact to victims/ survivors assessing risk, safety planning and exploring next steps for support. The role is mainly phone based and there is need to respond at pace to ensure support is put in place quickly. Being both organised and adaptable, you will have the ability to respond to complex situations calmly and effectively.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Excellent crisis management skills with the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with clients, and the ability to provide advice to victims in stressful situations with clarity and empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries.</li>
<li>Excellent advisory, guiding, negotiating and persuasive skills in order to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret individual needs and to develop appropriate safety and action plans.</li>
<li>Experienced at judging and analysing, using these skills to solve difficult problems and develop solutions or plans over the medium term in order to work effectively with a wide variety of people.</li>
<li>Computer literate with the ability to maintain databases and maintain appropriate and accurate records.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>
<li>Relevant qualification at degree level in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience in a paid or unpaid capacity of providing support to people in stressful and difficult situations.</li>
<li>IDVA qualification or willingness to work towards this.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of working in a multi-agency environment with victims of domestic and/or sexual violence.</li>
<li>Experience of working within legislative frameworks to support victims and using their application to develop, influence and promote safety for clients.</li>
<li>Experience of working with vulnerable people and managing a complex caseload.</li>
<li>Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies both adults and children.</li>
<li>Valid and full driving licence.</li>
</ul>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.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 CAFHE05621.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role please contact Laura Chapman at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.To apply, upload your CV and cover letter 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 UsAt West Sussex County Council, Early Help are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to supporting children, families, and young people to achieve their full potential. You will join an experienced leadership team at a key time when we are making major transformations, including driving forward the 'Children First' Improvement Plan. We are focused on improved service delivery with measurable outcomes for children, families, and communities.The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate, working collaboratively with Social Care and Education and Skills so that all children and families are accessing the right help, co-ordinated support, and protection from the most appropriate part of Children's Services. At every level, support is designed to address and reduce the problems or challenges and prevent them getting worse. Key to this is being able to build productive partnerships with the voluntary and community sector.For further information about us and about working in Early Help at West Sussex please visit our website: <a href="http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR" target="_blank">www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR</a>The OpportunitySalary: £42,708 to £45,718 per annum Working Pattern: Part Time (22.2 hours) Contract Length: Fixed Term until 30th September 2026Location: HorshamInternal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position/ acting up. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.Early Help ensures that children and families receive accessible and co-ordinated support when they need it. This support ranges across a continuum from early identification and 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.You will work in partnership with the multi-agency team, children, young people and families to make decisions to ensure children are safe and receive the most appropriate support based on their needs. You will be able to review and understand information quickly to establish the next steps for families, while considering family history, the wider context and family relationships. You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of partners and ensure complex information is shared in a consistent and concise manner, keeping children central to decision making.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse varied and complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible solutions and balance risks and desired outcomes.</li>
<li>Highly developed communication skills in order to influence in a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complex information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action that they may not otherwise wish to take.</li>
<li>Ability to diagnose, research, analyse and interpret complex or technical information to make effective and robust judgements and articulate recommendations taking into account the broader impacts on families and partners.</li>
<li>Ability to think creatively, innovatively and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to adapt advice.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service in order to support individuals and work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively lead and supervise others and to provide coaching and mentoring when appropriate.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and experience:<ul>
<li>Degree in a relevant profession or equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Significant experience working with children and families, with an understanding of current legislation and policy.</li>
<li>Experience of working in multi-agency context, with an understanding of roles and responsibilities while maintaining a child focussed approach.</li>
<li>Significant experience and understanding of the continuum of need and the ability to apply this knowledge in ensuring safeguarding children is a priority.</li>
<li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour.</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 CAFHE05827.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rachel Tandy at 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 an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. Being able to drive a car is essential due to it being a countywide service and children we care for potentially being placed out of county.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We are seeking minimum level 3 or higher qualified Early Years practitioners, or level 2 qualified willing to work towards a level 3.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ashley Bricknell; Nursery Manager, 01273 293980 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>
<h2>About the role</h2>Acorn nursery is a council nursery which&nbsp;was awarded outstanding in our recent inspection. We are located in Portslade, and with 5 nurseries across Brighton and Hove, we are committed to providing a high quality service for children service. We believe having a play-based approach is important and so we have an open plan design and 3 playrooms, where children are split into groups based on their age and developmental stage/. At the core of our service is our staff. We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people. You will be an integral part of the team.You will be an integral part of the team and your key tasks will be:<ul>
<li>building relationships; being an inspiration to the children; supporting attachment building; ensuring the children feel safe; planning activities; maintaining records; using the Ipad to record development, carrying out observations;&nbsp;</li>
<li>We desire the applicant to have an understanding of safeguarding procedures and should be willing promote Positive Parenting. Acorn nursery is passionate about inclusion and we work closely with outside agencies to ensure we fully support children and their families.</li>
</ul>You will be working with children from 3 months up to 4 years. You will be working alongside a team of staff to ensure we provide engaging learning experiences in a safe and caring environment, supported by a Room leader and Deputy room leader. We are looking for candidates who:<ul>
<li>promote a holistic approach to our practice and encourage practitioners to provide experiences that are creative and encourage children’s inquisitive nature to explore and learn, creating a meaningful and rich learning environment which is stimulating and well resourced encourage children’s curiosity and fascination of the world around them.</li>
<li>Can demonstrate inclusive and accessible practice,</li>
<li>are passionate about inclusion and provide experiences and opportunities to all children in our setting. We practice a non-discriminatory approach and require our staff to demonstrate inclusion in all areas of their work, celebrating diversity.</li>
<li>Be part of a key person for a group of children and building positive relationships; being a positive role model and ensuring the children&nbsp;feel safe and nurtured.</li>
</ul>Applicants must have experience of working with young children 3 month -5 years in an early year’s environment; experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families; demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities.&nbsp;We require applicants to be qualified to a minimum Level 2 in early years and childcare or equivalent.&nbsp;Our nurseries provide a full induction and training programme, and encourage professional development through day training courses, apprenticeships and higher education. We provide ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals&nbsp;Why work for a council nursery&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Work in a setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Salary above market average starting at £26,409 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour&nbsp;</li>
<li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generous pension scheme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>We provide ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals. Plus the many benefits that Brighton and Hove city council employees&nbsp;receive such as discounts from local businesses, and ongoing training and professional development. There may also be opportunities for further ad-hoc hours if interested.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

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About the role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through housing? Horsham District Council is looking for a dedicated Housing Officer (Landlord Services) to join our dynamic Housing Services team.
As a Housing Officer (Landlord Services), you will manage a diverse portfolio of properties and tenants, working with private landlords and our council housing company. You will play a crucial role as the vital link between our customers and landlords, helping to ensure safe, affordable, and well-managed housing within our district.
You will be responsible for:
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<li>Managing tenancies and ensuring both tenant and landlord obligations are met, as outlined in the tenancy agreements.</li>
<li>Supporting a diverse clientele by utilising outreach services to encourage tenancy sustainment.</li>
<li>Facilitating timely rent collection from tenants and working with outreach services in times of financial hardship.</li>
<li>Procuring new private sector landlords to participate in either the Council’s Private Rented Sector or Private Sector Leasing Schemes.</li>
<li>Working closely with the wider Housing Services team, which handles homelessness, the housing register, and the delivery of new affordable homes.</li>
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About you:
To succeed as Housing Officer (Landlord Services), you will be a solution-focused, people person, with the ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. You will have:
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<li>Proven experience working within private lettings or a housing association environment.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Competence in IT and excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.</li>
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As this position is an essential car user role, you will be required to travel around the District and therefore a full and current UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
At Horsham District Council, you will be part of a supportive team that is committed to delivering high-quality housing services. We offer a rewarding work environment where your efforts directly contribute to the wellbeing and stability of our community and make a real difference in the Horsham District.
For an informal discussion about this role please call Margaret Cartmell, Housing Services Manager on 01403 215110.
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers page</a>&nbsp;to find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council" target="_blank">Working for Horsham District Council</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments" target="_blank">Our employment commitments</a>.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service? If so, why not join our team providing the first point of contact for residents reporting repairs and requesting updates on their existing repairs?&nbsp;
If you’re a looking for an opportunity to use your skills and to work in an environment where no two days are the same, we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Nic Brown, Repairs Helpdesk Supervisor on <a href="mailto:nic.brown@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">nic.brown@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
<h2>About the role</h2>What will I be doing?<ul>
<li>You’ll answer inbound calls and emails from our residents who require repairs to their council properties.</li>
<li>Responsible for providing accurate information, advice and assistance to our residents.</li>
<li>Using our in house IT systems, issuing jobs accurately and assigning these to the relevant trade team</li>
<li>Liaising directly with other teams within the council, both verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Conducting customer surveys via outbound calls</li>
<li>Providing excellent customer service</li>
</ul>What we are looking for<ul>
<li>Strong communication and empathy skills</li>
<li>A good standard of IT skills</li>
<li>A high level of attention to detail</li>
<li>A genuine passion for helping others</li>
<li>Ability to work as part of a team but also able to work under your own initiative</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure</li>
<li>Someone who is comfortable interacting with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds and some who may be vulnerable</li>
</ul>In return for your skills and hard work, we offer:<ul>
<li>A full induction with on-going development</li>
<li>Paid annual leave</li>
<li>Pension scheme</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Repairs Helpdesk Customer Service Advisor

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Bourton, Re-housing Manager or Dominique O'Neill, Re-housing Team Leader on 01273 296686.<h2>About the role</h2>The Re-housing Co-ordinator&nbsp;role has a crucial part to play in the effective management of empty properties and facilitating the mutual exchange process.&nbsp;The team re-let, on average 600 empty properties and facilitate over 200 mutual exchanges.You will need to be prepared to work in a busy, pressurised, customer focussed team, working within tight time scales in order to achieve agreed targets. The role requires good team working with the other Co-ordinators&nbsp;where communication is key. Daily management of the mailboxes and arranging viewings whereby up to 3 households could be in attendance, plus co-ordinating the attendance of Support Workers, Occupational Therapists or third parties requires excellent organisation skills and the ability to carry out numerous different tasks at the same time. You will need to be committed to providing excellent customer service and be able to deal with frustrated, vulnerable or angry applicants.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Re-housing Co-ordinator

<ul><li>Reference: EN155 </li><li>Division: Economy and Planning </li><li>Salary: £31,410.00 - £37,065.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 20 June 2025 </li><li>Interview date:30 July 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Planning </li><li>Grade: F - G </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 20 July 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>This is an exciting opportunity to work in a key role in our Planning team, providing the team with technical and administrative support. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the Community Infrastructure Levy, which is expected to raise over £16 million in contributions from developers towards infrastructure projects by 2040. &nbsp; There are a range of residential and commercial development pressures in the borough creating a very interesting place to pursue your career. Major work is underway to regenerate the town centre and to redevelop our employment areas, and Gatwick airport is currently pursuing expansion through proposals for a second northern runway. Crawley is one of the UK’s most successful New Towns and the economic hub of West Sussex. &nbsp;It has a historic core alongside the post-war town centre, surrounded by carefully planned residential neighbourhoods, with a large employment area. &nbsp;Crawley has excellent rail and road links to London, Brighton and Hove, Horsham and the south coast. &nbsp;We have an adopted Crawley borough Local Plan 2023 -2040 which sets out an up-to-date approach to address the challenges facing the borough in delivering housing and other services to meet local need. The council adopted its Community Infrastructure Levy in 2016. &nbsp;You will be based in our Development Management team but would work closely with colleagues in Strategic Planning and other parts of the council. We are looking for a flexible, professional and customer focussed team member to work in an environment where the aim is to provide excellent service to all customers. &nbsp;Working alongside planning colleagues, you will be responsible for:<ul><li>calculating charges</li><li>issuing notices to developers and landowners</li><li>recording payments</li><li>processing exemptions and appeals</li><li>maintaining accurate records</li><li>monitoring development sites</li><li>undertaking enforcement action in cases of non-payment</li></ul>Your site monitoring role will involve opportunities to work with our Planning Enforcement team in investigating breaches of planning control. Your knowledge of Levy income will assist the Economic Development and Regeneration team in allocating funds to infrastructure projects. You will be supported by Development Management and Strategic Planning colleagues in interpreting planning proposals and applying the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations.You will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of formal legal or regulatory processes, ideally gained in a local government or other public authority setting, together with a general understanding of the planning system and developer contributions. The ability to interpret scaled maps and plans is essential, together with strong communication, numerical and IT skills; attention to detail; accurate record keeping; and the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision. Detailed knowledge of the planning system and developer contributions is desirable, but training in the processes and legal requirements for the operation of the Community Infrastructure Levy will be provided.We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.<h4> Additional information </h4>You will require a full current UK driving licence. Flexible working with slightly reduced hours or job share requests may be considered.<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Hamish Walke (email <a href="mailto:hamish.walke@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">hamish.walke@crawley.gov.uk</a>), Acting Group Manager – Development Management or call on 01293 438343. Alternatively, contact Ian Warren (email <a href="mailto:ian.warren@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">ian.warren@crawley.gov.uk</a>), Senior Planning Officer or call on 01293 438644.<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/community-infrastructure-levy-technical-and-monitoring-officer-job-description.pdf"> Community Infrastructure Levy Technical and Monitoring Officer job description (PDF, 83.63 KB) </a></li></ul>





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