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This role presents as a great opportunity for you to join the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team. We are a dynamic and supportive team of registered professionals and specialist administrators, dedicated to all aspects of WSCC's responsibilities as a Supervisory Body under the DoLS legislation. We also support Managing Authorities to understand the DoLS process, and receive and prioritise Requests for authorisations.</span></p><p><span>Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-adults-social-work-in-west-sussex/\"><strong>careers in adults social work webpage</strong></a> to learn more!</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£38,626 to £45,718 per annum (NJC grade 10 to 11)</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location: </strong>Worthing office base - county wide hybrid role</span><br><span> <strong>Interview Date: </strong>week commencing 7th April</span></p><p><span>In this exciting opportunity, you will act as an independent assessor under DoLS legislation. You will carry out autonomous assessments under the Safeguards when someone is, or may about to be, deprived of their liberty, consulting closely with the person, their support providers and other professionals.</span></p><p><span>You will deal with deal with complex cases within this specialist area including working alongside agencies managing risk levels, legal issues and providing advice. You will be required to undertake post qualifying training and maintain records of training in line with SWE/ HCPC and other relevant professional body statutory requirements for Best Interest Assessors under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. You will be required to travel throughout the County including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.</span></p><p><span>This role requires you to possess effective communication skills, use your initiative and be responsive to situations where appropriate. Possessing a good up-to-date working knowledge of the legislation and case law relevant to the specialist areas is essential. You must possess the ability to lead and influence others as you will take a lead role in the induction, coaching, mentoring of new staff on the team including leading best practice group sessions presenting to other teams across the service when needed.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong><span>Please cover the following with examples within your application as these are the short listing criteria):</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Key Skills:</span></strong></p><ol>\n<li><span>Ability to analyse and interpret people-related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision;</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes;</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format including the ability to explain complicated information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to be proactive in having up-to-date knowledge and understanding of changes in legislation, white papers, current research, and best practice developments.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to effectively prioritise work and meet deadlines; ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice, and supervision when required.</span></li>\n<li><span>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills to support the provision of clear, concise and accurate records and reports. </span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Social Work or Occupational therapy</span></li>\n<li><span>Completion of relevant post-qualifying training as a Best Interest Assessor under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.</span></li>\n<li><span>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and responsibility for maintaining registration with that body.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good up-to-date working knowledge, understanding and application of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of working in partnership with those who access or need the service and maintaining a focus on the needs of the individual whilst handling conflict and disagreement; identifying issues and specific actions by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency/multidisciplinary setting.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases.</span></li>\n<li><span>Valid, full driving licence - Desirable</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05646</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span><strong>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, HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>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!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-11T10:24:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-01T10:24:18.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aaff2bfa-808d-4a92-98da-620f94002ae8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"40816c6f-8e9c-4366-b4cc-f033134217c4","title":"Advanced Social Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-xs-12\"><span class=\"strapLine\">Are you a qualified social worker with experience of working with foster carers and children we care for?</span></div><div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> £52,572 to £55,984 per annum inclusive of market rate supplement<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week (occasional evening working)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Based at County Hall North (flexibility on base location) but role is countywide<br><strong>Interviews:</strong> Week Commencing 24/03/2025</p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Fostering Hub for a full time Advanced Social Worker Trainer. In this position, you will have a key role in embedding our amazing Therapeutic Parenting with PACE project, which has been very well received by our Foster Carers and Special Guardians.</p>\n<p>You will also have a central role in shaping and developing our training offer to carers, which is an essential part of supporting the children we care for and our carer retention and recruitment strategy. This will involve innovative opportunities to bring in new training options, work with VR tools, joint ventures with neighbouring authorities and much more.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a qualified social worker with experience of working with foster carers and children we care for, who has a passion for, and established skills in, therapeutic practice, and ideally, a good understanding of PACE.</p>\n<p>You will be a practitioner who works on their own initiative but enjoys working collaboratively, using an innovative, creative approach. Keeping the child in mind, you will have a keen interest in improving the learning opportunities for our carers with a view to achieving positive outcomes for our children and young people.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About You</h2>\n<p>Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps.</li>\n<li>Ability to role model, promote exemplary practice and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention. Acting as a subject matter expert, coach and supervisor to others within the organisation, enabling social workers to develop.</li>\n<li>Communicate effectively to all audiences but especially the children and families you are supporting, both verbally and in written form and negotiated and persuade where necessary.</li>\n<li>Recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level.</li>\n<li>Relevant advanced knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts equivalent concepts and practices and detailed organisational knowledge relating to the provision of a professional Social Work service dealing with very complex issues.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable evidence of providing focused, timely, sound and accurate advice and guidance and working through very complex casework, including managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex safeguarding cases.</li>\n<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>\n</ul>\n<p>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>We are committed to improving our services for the children and families we support in West Sussex. In May 2023 Ofsted Inspectors praised West Sussex County Council's Children's Services for its 'relentless approach to improving practice,' giving the service an overall rating of 'requires improvement', with 'good' judgements for children in care and leadership and management. The judgements on children needing help and protection and children leaving care are they 'require improvement to be good'.</p>\n<p>Inspectors recognised the 'strong, determined and cohesive leadership team' who have made significant improvements since 2019 and their commitment and focus to make further improvements.</p>\n<p>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\"><strong>Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</strong></a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Rewards and Benefits</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p>\n<p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is<strong> CAFHE05645</strong>.</p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jill Seeney (Team Manager Training and Development)<strong> </strong>on <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong><strong> </strong></a></p>\n<p>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>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.</strong></p>\n<p>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. 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Can you help make a difference to the lives of children in West Sussex?</span></div><div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> £43,454 to £55,984 per annum (market supplements included)<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week, Mon -Fri with some evening/weekend work<br><strong>Location:</strong> Based at Bridge House, Worthing. </p>\n<p>A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join our Fostering Project Team.</p>\n<p>The Project team runs two fostering initiatives; The 'REACH' Programme is a West Sussex project which stands for Re-connecting a child to family and community life, and The Mockingbird Programme, a national programme based on bringing carer families together to form a community of support<strong>.</strong> For further details on both projects, please review the documents attached below alongside the job description.</p>\n<p>Through the REACH project, you will work alongside a small and experienced team to provide support to children to make a successful move from residential care into a local fostering family, you will also provide support and strategies to existing foster households to prevent unnecessary moves for children. </p>\n<p>Within the Mockingbird Programme, you will work alongside the Liaison Worker to support our three constellations, running adult groups and family social days with a range of kinship and foster carers, their children and young people and promote the expansion of the Mockingbird programme within West Sussex.</p>\n<p>You will need to be able to travel and work flexible hours attending weekend events on a regular basis and working occasional evenings.</p>\n<p>All our work is undertaken in the community with carers, it is therefore essential you have a passion and skills to work directly with children and carers. Ideally you will be experienced and knowledgeable in trauma informed approaches which underpin all our work. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to draw on your social work knowledge in supporting carers who are caring for children who have experienced trauma and loss and be passionate about making a long-term difference.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About You</h2>\n<p>Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps.</li>\n<li>Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes.</li>\n<li>Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary.</li>\n<li>recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Social Work theory and practice, with demonstrable examples of working with a breadth of complex 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>\n<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the country, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p>\n<p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05642</strong>.</p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact <strong>Heidi Luck</strong> (Team Manager) on <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p>\n<p>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>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.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p>\n<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2182982&ptId=181145\">G10 Social Worker JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2182983&ptId=181145\">G11 Social Worker JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2182984&ptId=181145\">G12 Advanced Social Worker JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2183170&ptId=181145\">The Mockingbird Model - A4 Handout.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2183171&ptId=181145\">REACH.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43454 - £55984 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working","publishDate":"2025-03-06T03:08:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T03:08:10.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/606e2db7-892f-457c-bfd1-a7064025da13.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5fd2caa2-bf33-4e83-acce-0594827303c6","title":"Senior Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Tozer House (Residential Service) is looking for a part time Senior Support Workers to help the people we care for live the lives they want to lead. Find out more below...</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated <span><strong><span><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-directly-provided-services/\">Careers in Directly Provided Services - West Sussex County Council</a> </span></strong></span>to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><strong><span>About the job</span></strong><br><strong>Annual Salary</strong>: £23,049 - £25,039</p><p><strong>Enhancements:</strong> <em><strong>Weekend working</strong></em> - Time & a half, <em><strong>Bank Holidays</strong></em> - Double time & <em><strong>Night enhancement</strong></em> (8pm - 10pm shifts)</p><p>The shift pattern includes alternate weekends paid at an additional weekend working allowance and is on a 4 week rota basis.</p><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Part Time (27 hours per week) shifts on a 4-weekly rota</p><p><strong>Contract Length</strong>: Permanent<br><strong>Location</strong>: Tozer House, Chichester</p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p>To become a Senior Support Worker with us you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Be passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</li>\n<li>Work towards empowering people to live the life they choose.</li>\n<li>Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care; for it can be anything at all from photography to poetry, or gardening to drama. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.</li>\n<li>Support people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.</li>\n<li>Be a good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Ensure people have opportunities to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Support Worker.</p><p><span><strong>About Tozer House</strong></span></p><p>The people we support are involved in a range of activities in their local community that keep everyone connected with the neighbourhood.</p><p>Activities include:</p><ul>\n<li>Voluntary work with the Chichester Canal Trust</li>\n<li>Volunteering at the Cinnamon Trust with dog</li>\n<li>Taking part in educational talks at Chichester College and the county's schools</li>\n<li>Joining the Community Art Project at Pallant House</li>\n<li>Volunteering at Crimsham Farm</li>\n</ul><p>People's choices are respected in every aspect of their lives, and the recruitment of new staff is an important part of that choice. People's Panels are arranged at the interview stage to ensure that the people we support help us ensure that the right people join our team.</p><p><strong><span>Reward and Benefits</span></strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><ul>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, plus employer contribution</li>\n<li>Eligible to apply for a Blue light card</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>\n</ul><p>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/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.</p><p><strong>What you will need to succeed</strong></p><p><strong><span>Key Skills</span></strong> (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)</p><ul><li>Please refer to the job description for the Key Skills for this role.</li></ul><p><strong><span>Qualifications and/ experience</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Minimum of 4 GCSE's including English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Lead Adult Care Worker - Level 3 or equivalent is desirable. If you do not have this qualification there is a requirement for you to begin within the first 6 months of starting in role.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in a social care setting or similar community/ health-based service.</li>\n<li>Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies in specialist area such as safeguarding adults, health and safety.</li>\n<li>Post holder will hold a UK full driving license - <strong>desirable but not essential.</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><strong><span>How to Apply</span></strong></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure 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.</p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23049 - £25039 per annum + plus enhancements","publishDate":"2025-03-05T12:41:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-19T12:41:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/157305cd-0143-4071-a7b0-b142680e523d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5da3e9ab-5967-41df-8a19-4651e0d1d3a9","title":"Senior Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Tozer House (Residential Service) is looking for a part time Senior Support Worker to help the people we care for live the lives they want to lead. Find out more below...</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated<span> </span><strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-directly-provided-services/\"><span>Careers in Directly Provided Services</span> </a> </strong>to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><span><strong>About the job</strong></span><br><strong>Annual Salary</strong>: £25,610 - £27,822</p><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Part Time (30 hours per week) shifts on a 4-weekly rota</p><p><strong>Contract Length</strong>: Permanent<br><strong>Location</strong>: Tozer House, Chichester</p><p>To become a Senior Support Worker with us you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Be passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</li>\n<li>Work towards empowering people to live the life they choose.</li>\n<li>Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care; for it can be anything at all from photography to poetry, or gardening to drama. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.</li>\n<li>Support people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.</li>\n<li>Be a good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Ensure people have opportunities to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Support Worker.</p><p><span><strong>About Tozer House</strong></span></p><p>The people we support are involved in a range of activities in their local community that keep everyone connected with the neighbourhood.</p><p>Activities include:</p><ul>\n<li>Voluntary work with the Chichester Canal Trust</li>\n<li>Volunteering at the Cinnamon Trust with dog</li>\n<li>Taking part in educational talks at Chichester College and the county's schools</li>\n<li>Joining the Community Art Project at Pallant House</li>\n<li>Volunteering at Crimsham Farm</li>\n</ul><p>People's choices are respected in every aspect of their lives, and the recruitment of new staff is an important part of that choice. People's Panels are arranged at the interview stage to ensure that the people we support help us ensure that the right people join our team.</p><p><span><strong>Reward and Benefits</strong></span></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. .</p><ul>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, plus employer contribution</li>\n<li>Eligible to apply for a Blue light card</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>\n</ul><p>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/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.</p><p><span><strong>Key Skills</strong><strong> </strong></span>(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)</p><ul><li>Please refer to the job description for the Key Skills for this role.</li></ul><p><span><strong>Qualifications and/ experience</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>Minimum of 4 GCSE's including English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Lead Adult Care Worker - Level 3 or equivalent is desirable. If you do not have this qualification there is a requirement for you to begin within the first 6 months of starting in role.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in a social care setting or similar community/ health-based service.</li>\n<li>Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies in specialist area such as safeguarding adults, health and safety.</li>\n<li>Post holder will hold a UK full driving license - <strong>desirable but not essential.</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure 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.</p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>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 <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25610 - £27822 per annum + plus shift enhancements","publishDate":"2025-03-05T12:24:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-19T12:24:19.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3913fdb4-74da-4046-87bb-474379034772.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2b273235-0b6d-4247-9339-2b5acf1f592f","title":"Family Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>At 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> <strong> </strong>NJC Grade 7 £28,624 to £31,067 per annum<br><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: 3 x Full-Time (37 hours per week)<br><strong>Contract Length</strong>: Fixed Term for 12 months</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Worthing</p><p><strong>Interviews to be held w/c 31st March 2025 </strong></p><p><strong>Internal 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.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a Family Support Worker, you might find yourself supporting families:</p><ul>\n<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>\n<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>\n<li>By providing bespoke and wrap-around support for school communities in order to prevent difficulties escalating and requiring targeted support.</li>\n</ul><p>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.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Key Skills:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Works effectively with families in crisis, managing own and others' anxieties and working within the boundaries of the role.</li>\n<li>Manage casework effectively with children/young people and their families, establishing needs, setting objectives and reviewing progress.</li>\n<li>Engage and work creatively in partnership with children/young people and their families, in order to effect positive and lasting change.</li>\n<li>Work in an empowering way with families, focusing on their collective strengths and resources, e.g. using a solution-focused approach.</li>\n<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>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></p><ul>\n<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>\n<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>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency context, demonstrating an awareness of differing roles and responsibilities and effective methods of collaboration.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour relevant to the Early Help service.</li>\n<li>Understanding of current childcare legislation and policy.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle / ability to travel around the county independently.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. </p><p>In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered, you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05635</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jonathan Bertram at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-04T11:49:40.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-25T11:49:40.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/daa519e1-0df3-4908-91dc-7acbd5084e72.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9c1e215e-10b5-494c-b8de-4c57238f7cbf","title":"Newly Qualified Children's Social Worker (ASYE)","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester, Crawley, Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-xs-12\"><span class=\"strapLine\">We're hiring Newly Qualified Social Workers to commence the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment from September 2025.</span></div><div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>We need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of supporting positive change for children, be part of an ambitious Local Authority and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join us.</p>\n<p>Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do, and we are proud to be a supportive and inclusive employer.</p>\n<p>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\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About The Job</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£ 39,639 per annum (including 12.5% market supplement)<br>(£31,067 before Social Work England registration)<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full-time<br><strong>Location:</strong> Crawley, Horsham, Burgess Hill, Worthing, Chichester or Bognor Regis<br><strong>Interviews:</strong> 8th, 9th and 10th April 2025</p>\n<p>We're hiring Newly Qualified Social Workers to join us and commence the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) from September 2025. West Sussex County Council is proud to have an established programme in growing and developing our own Social Workers by providing the tools, knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this challenging yet highly rewarding career.</p>\n<p>In West Sussex, the Family Safeguarding Model enables us to work with families effectively, offering the right support at the right time to reduce the risks to children so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. As a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will work within one of our Family Safeguarding or Assessment teams. You will have dedicated support and excellent training throughout your ASYE to provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, with an emphasis on reflective practice, to best support children and families in West Sussex.</p>\n<p>We need brilliant Newly Qualified Social Workers who inspire and deliver change all around them. That's why we're looking for talented, driven and passionate people like you to come and join us. You will need to be a Social Work graduate with a passion to improve the lives of children in West Sussex. You must be able to work under pressure and have excellent organisation ability. We expect this process to be highly competitive due to reduced vacancies in our teams this year. Therefore, we would recommend entering a considered and strong application with reference to our key skills below. You will also need to be eligible for Social Work England registration and able to be registered by the time the ASYE starts in September 2025.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">Experience and Skills</h2>\n<p>Some of the key skills you will need for the role are as follows:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to analyse and interpret information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</li>\n<li>Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues, and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to others and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action.</li>\n<li>Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice, and supervision.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<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>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with complex issues, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development.</li>\n<li>An understanding of motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working, including anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>\n<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For a full list of experience, qualification and key skills required for the role please refer to the job description attached.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Rewards and Benefits</h2>\n<p>During your ASYE you can expect a reduced and protected caseload, a dedicated holistic assessor to help oversee your development, regular reflective and group supervision and a dedicated 4-month intensive training pathway. Upon successful completion of your ASYE, your salary will increase to £43,454 per annum (including 12.5% market supplement).</p>\n<p>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 you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p>\n<p>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/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a><strong> </strong>page</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05607. Please state this in any correspondence.</p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Harriet Long at </p>\n<p>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application form 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.</p>\n<p><strong>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.</strong></p>\n<p>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</p>\n<p>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">help applying for jobs</a> page.</p>\n<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2180227&ptId=180714\">G9 Newly Qualified Social Worker Job Description (1).pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £39639 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working, Training","publishDate":"2025-03-04T10:56:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-18T10:56:28.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a8d94bbe-3fba-4543-ab16-929936bc494a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c38c4e34-5be9-4f31-975e-a5f0704b144c","title":"Head of Service, Standards and Effectiveness","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>SMG 4 up to £90,000 per annum</p>\n<p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>37 hours per week, full time</p>\n<p><strong>Location: </strong>County Hall, Chichester</p>\n<p>You will need to travel across the county to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>17 March 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>28 March 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Are you a strong leader who can inspire others, whilst improving the outcomes for children, young people, and their families?</p>\n<p>Are you a forward thinker, committed to delivering innovative solutions?</p>\n<p>Do you thrive through partnership and collaborative working?</p>\n<p>WSCC are seeking a strategic leader to become Head of Service for Standards and Effectiveness.</p>\n<p>As Head of Service, you will drive the modernisation of a number of key strands of the Standards and Effectiveness strategy, including continuity in high quality provision from early years to schools and into Post 16, raising standards and quality, and in delivering an improvement support model.</p>\n<p>You will lead and manage teams in the Standards and Effectiveness Service, whilst working in collaboration with the wider local authority agenda, particularly alongside Communities and Place, Children's Social Care, and in partnership with Districts and Boroughs.</p>\n<p>You will drive operational service improvements alongside meeting statutory obligations to schools and early years settings.</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities of the role include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing strategic leadership to a diverse team ensuring the team delivers operational excellence to all providers within the context of the Education and Skills Strategy 2022-25 and national policy developments.</li>\n<li>Take the professional lead in working with colleagues to raise the quality and standards of overall educational provision in West Sussex including individual provider performance, and learner outcomes across all phases of learning and skills.</li>\n<li>Ensure that leaders, governors and owners of Early Years settings are held to account for their performance and that the local authority exercises its statutory powers of intervention wisely and successfully.</li>\n<li>Developing and implementing our strategy for improving provision and outcomes for all learners as part of the Education and Skills Strategy 2025-30 and driving system-wide behaviour change in the development of an inclusive culture for learning across all settings in accordance with our SEND & Inclusion Strategy.</li>\n<li>Provide the strategic leadership for the modernisation of our approach to effecting change and improvement, including targeted use of resources according to need in our schools and early years settings.</li>\n<li>Managing client relationships with schools, early years providers and FE Colleges, Ofsted, The RSC and our Multi Academy Trust partners.</li>\n<li>Working with the Districts and Boroughs to secure equality of education and learning opportunities for all children and young people across West Sussex.</li>\n<li>Developing the range of expertise amongst the internal Standards & Effectiveness team and, through commissioned expertise from our partners, ensure that West Sussex has access to, and utilises effectively the breadth of expertise required to support schools into the future.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About You</h2>\n<p>We are looking for a passionate and strategic leader that will build strong and trusting relationships with all our educational settings, and who will champion the rights of children, young people, and their families.</p>\n<p>You will develop credibility, integrity, and courage to make difficult decisions and be accountable for the decisions you make.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Skills</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.</li>\n<li>Ability to influence, negotiate and establish credibility with Members and all relevant external stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage significant budgets and available resources to deliver effective support.</li>\n<li>Ability to recruit, manage and motivate teams.</li>\n<li>Strong ability to understand and anticipate customer needs and respond accordingly.</li>\n<li>Ability to challenge existing practices and identify innovative solutions within the required framework.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree and/or post graduate professional qualification.</li>\n<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Experience</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date professional knowledge of the key areas of commercial operations, contracting, and transformational programmes.</li>\n<li>Experience of shaping solutions and managing provision in either the early years sector, schools, and Post 16.</li>\n<li>Comprehensive understanding of relevant public sector compliance frameworks.</li>\n<li>Driving licence to enable easy access to a range of sites across West Sussex.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day.</p>\n<p>The Education and Skills Directorate sits within the broader Department of Children, Young People and Learning, and plays a crucial role in delivering the West Sussex Plan to provide our young people with the Best Start in Life.</p>\n<p>The SEND & Inclusion Service brings together a range of specialist resources to support the drive for an inclusive educational culture across West Sussex education providers. It includes teams who deliver statutory services such as the creation and support for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), managing Fair Access, and the provision of an Educational Psychology Service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Benefits</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p>\n<p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05637</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Natalie Greene, Resourcing Specialist, at <strong></strong></p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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/\"><strong>application help</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p>\n<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2180940&ptId=181187\">Head of Service Standards_Effectiveness Job Description.pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-md-3 jdesc-params\"> </div><div class=\"col-xs-12\"><img class=\"img-responsive lumesse-image-library\" src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy8zODQ5YjA1YmViYTllNzg0MGE1OWQ3MDc4MzRjNjNkMC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£80000 - £90000 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working","publishDate":"2025-03-04T10:50:09.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-18T10:50:09.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/65fb6d70-0de3-4c4e-8156-de696508cdf6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"48f6e815-67e9-47cd-b1fd-f92275e00f50","title":"Head of Service, SEND and Inclusion","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>SMG 4 up to £90,000 per annum</p>\n<p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed Term Contract / Secondment until 31 December 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>37 hours per week, full time</p>\n<p><strong>Location: </strong>County Hall, Chichester</p>\n<p><strong>Please note: </strong>Internal candidates will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying.</p>\n<p>You will need to travel across the county to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>17 March 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>04 April 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Are you a strong leader who can inspire others, whilst improving the outcomes for children, young people, and their families?</p>\n<p>Are you a forward thinker, committed to delivering innovative solutions?</p>\n<p>Do you thrive through partnership and collaborative working?</p>\n<p>WSCC are seeking a strategic leader to become Head of Service for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and Inclusion.</p>\n<p>As Head of Service, you will drive the delivery of the SEND and Inclusion strategy, incorporating SEND Commissioning with Health and Social Care.</p>\n<p>You will lead and manage teams in the SEND and Inclusion Service, whilst working in collaboration with senior colleagues across the local authority and with school leaders, establishing relationships with strategic partners, SEND Health and Social Care, our parents/carers' forum, and our providers for SEND.</p>\n<p>You will drive operational service improvements alongside meeting statutory obligations to schools and early years settings.</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities of the role include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing strategic leadership for Ofsted and CQC, for SEND Inspection and SEND Improvement Plan delivery.</li>\n<li>Maintaining an overview of the county's Alternative Provision, identifying potential provision.</li>\n<li>Ensuring the high-quality delivery of customer service to individuals and communities.</li>\n<li>Managing compliance, FOI requests, and complaints.</li>\n<li>Developing quality and impact measures, ensuring the provision meets these within agreed budgets.</li>\n<li>Dealing with significant financial budgets.</li>\n<li>Providing oversight of the High Needs Block (including funding for the commissioning of places), whilst driving early intervention and greater provision to reduce the over reliance on the Independent Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS).</li>\n<li>Leading reviews and provision to meet customer needs and reduce placements in INMSS.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About You</h2>\n<p>We are looking for a passionate and strategic leader that will build strong and trusting relationships with all our educational settings, and who will champion the rights of children, young people, and their families.</p>\n<p>You will develop credibility, integrity, and courage to make difficult decisions and be accountable for the decisions you make.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Skills</strong></p>\n<ol>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.</li>\n<li>Ability to influence, negotiate and establish credibility with Members, headteachers, governors and other leaders in educational settings.</li>\n<li>High level analytical skills to be able to use data effectively to bring about improvement in outcomes for children and young people.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage significant budgets and available resources to deliver effective support.</li>\n<li>Ability to recruit, manage and motivate teams.</li>\n<li>Strong ability to understand and anticipate customer needs and respond accordingly.</li>\n<li>Ability to challenge existing practices and identify innovative solutions within the required framework.</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>\n<ul><li>Degree and/or post graduate professional qualification relevant either to management or within the education profession.</li></ul>\n<p><strong>Experience</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Successful experience in leadership either through headship across a range of school settings, or similar leadership in a local authority school improvement role, or inspection role.</li>\n<li>Expertise in Special Educational Needs and a successful track record in providing effective support to educational settings.</li>\n<li>Experience of leading professional development and coaching to improve teaching and learning in the field of SEND and Inclusion.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day.</p>\n<p>The Education and Skills Directorate sits within the broader Department of Children, Young People and Learning, and plays a crucial role in delivering the West Sussex Plan to provide our young people with the Best Start in Life.</p>\n<p>The SEND & Inclusion Service brings together a range of specialist resources to support the drive for an inclusive educational culture across West Sussex education providers. It includes teams who deliver statutory services such as the creation and support for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), managing Fair Access, and the provision of an Educational Psychology Service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Benefits</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p>\n<p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05636</strong>.</p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Natalie Greene, Resourcing Specialist, at <strong> </strong> </p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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/\"><strong>application help</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p>\n<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2180937&ptId=181185\">Head of Service SEND Inclusion Job Description.pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-md-3 jdesc-params\"> </div><div class=\"col-xs-12\"><img class=\"img-responsive lumesse-image-library\" src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy8zODQ5YjA1YmViYTllNzg0MGE1OWQ3MDc4MzRjNjNkMC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£80000 - £90000 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working","publishDate":"2025-03-04T10:40:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-18T10:40:45.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/066b568f-3feb-47b4-9912-911284ff6d04.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5bbf9984-f7a2-486f-9a5b-851ae7b69554","title":"Project Support Officer","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>To bring this vision to life, we are seeking a dedicated Project Support Officer. This vital role will champion the Economic Growth Team in all aspects of business planning, reporting, management of information and project delivery.</p><p>The team delivers a broad range of evidence-led economic initiatives and programmes in response to the needs and opportunities of the West Sussex economy. We are looking for a Project Support Officer to work at the heart of the team supporting with a range of projects and initiatives.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£28,624 to £31,067 per annum</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, 37 hours per week (flexible working patterns considered)</p><p><strong>Contract type: </strong>Fixed term or Secondment until 31 March 2026</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working from home</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>w/c 24 and 31 March 2025</p><p>As the Project Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a range of new projects, having the opportunity to help shape the approach. The projects supported include delivering the work of the West Sussex Economic Growth Board (WSEGB), a new business-led partnership to help drive and oversee sustainable economic growth across the county. It will also include supporting the delivery of the Connect to Work programme, which aims to support the economically inactive back into work. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative team on projects that make a difference in our communities.</p><p>You will collect, coordinate and analyse any management information required, as well as plan and assist in the development and staging of a variety of events, including meetings, seminars, briefings etc. You will work within corporate project frameworks.</p><p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><p>As the successful candidate, you will be self-motivated and well-organised, with excellent interpersonal skills, literacy and numeracy skills. You will be comfortable using your initiative to follow procedures and instructions with minimal supervision. You will have the ability to work well independently and with others.</p><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Working for us</strong></p><p>As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this, we want to help support your development and provide a great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, and have access to a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><strong>local government pension scheme</strong></a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of<strong> 25 </strong>days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\"><strong>Staff discounts page</strong></a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CPP01050</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Marsha Robert (Economic Development Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong> For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p><p> </p><p>CC</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum + pension, flexible working","publishDate":"2025-03-03T11:16:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-21T11:16:26.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d5f8d02a-0a13-43b4-99e9-9cb4f78525e0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1f932d36-a482-4375-a5e9-910948fb20e2","title":"Family Support Worker IFD","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>At 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.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: £28,624 - £31,067 per annum</p><p><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full Time (37 hours per week) <br><strong>Contract: </strong>Fixed Term until 31<sup>st</sup> March 2026<br><strong>Location:</strong> Based in Horsham</p><p><strong>Internal 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.</strong></p><p>As Family Support worker at the front door into services you will work in collaboration with families and partner agencies to assess risk and needs to ensure children, young people and families can access the most appropriate service at the earliest opportunity.</p><p>You'll be the first point of contact for families, making an initial phone call to explore the support needs of the children and young people. You will speak to both children, young people, parents/ carers and professionals to analysis information provided and ensure the most appropriate interventions is put in place for the family to support the best outcomes for children.</p><p>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.</p><p>You'll need to be able to travel independently occasionally around the county. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Key Skills:</strong></p><ol>\n<li>Works effectively with families in crisis, managing own and others' anxieties and working within the boundaries of the role.</li>\n<li>Manage casework effectively with children/young people and their families, establishing needs, setting objectives, and reviewing progress.</li>\n<li>Engage and work creatively in partnership with children/young people and their families, in order to effect positive and lasting change.</li>\n<li>Work in an empowering way with families, focusing on their collective strengths and resources, e.g. using a Solution focused approach.</li>\n<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>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</li>\n</ol><p> <strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></p><ul>\n<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>\n<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>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency context, demonstrating an awareness of differing roles and responsibilities and effective methods of collaboration.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour relevant to the Early Help service.</li>\n<li>Understanding of current childcare legislation and policy.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle / ability to travel around the county independently. </li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. </p><p>In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered, you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page. </p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05625</strong>.</span></p><p><span>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact Caroline Briggs at </span><a href=\"mailto:\"><strong><span></span></strong></a></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-03T03:53:53.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-17T03:53:53.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bacce5d3-ba82-4f24-8399-8756a1a9e2c2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2ffc1727-96c6-4d2e-bc55-ce1486c4ed91","title":"Newly Qualified Social Workers - Adults Social Care","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing, Chichester, Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>Are you qualifying as a Social Worker and looking for that first step in your career? Becoming a Newly Qualified Social Worker is only the first part of your social work journey here at West Sussex County Council...</span></p><p><span>We're hiring Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) to join our Adults' teams across the county to commence the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment from September 2025.</span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. 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.</span></p><p><span>Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-adults-social-work-in-west-sussex/\">careers in adults social work webpage</a> and <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/publications-policies-and-reports/social-care-and-health-policy-and-reports/adult-social-care-strategy/\">Adult social care strategy</a> to learn more!</span></p><p><span>As part of our cycle of continuous quality assurance and development we regularly ask NQSW's for feedback on all parts of the ASYE Scheme. Hear from some of our most recent NQSW's:</span></p><p><span><em>\"It has been a privilege working with such knowledgeable and supportive people\". </em> </span></p><p><span><em>\"I find group supervisions very helpful, it is a safe space to share any challenges we encounter, we also get to share and learn from each other and apply different approaches and theories to cases presented in the group\"</em></span></p><p><span><em>\"The ASYE is extremely useful in helping me prepare for my NQSW role, with effective learning and development for growth and profound support from the assessors. What I like more about the ASYE is the reflective days and protected cases as this enabled me to take a step back and reflect on my capability to practice and self-care when feeling overwhelmed\"</em></span></p><p><span><em>\"I have had great support from my supervisor/ assessor as I was adjusting to work life and motherhood. My cases were dropped to 5 to allow me time to settle and adjust back into work and balancing motherhood. I have gradually increased my workload and have agreed no higher than 10 whilst completing my ASYE. I feel very supported by the ASYE Programme\" </em></span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,235 to £37,938 per annum</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location: </strong>Various locations across West Sussex (Horsham, Crawley, Worthing, Chichester)</span></p><p><span>We are looking for individuals who possess the ability to communicate effectively and use initiative to provide support and consider how needs impact a person's wellbeing and the quality of their life.</span></p><p><span>As a Newly Qualified Social Worker you will manage a varied caseload, carrying out assessments of people's needs focusing on the strengths of the person, their families, carers and local communities to promote independence and make decisions in their best interests. West Sussex County Council is proud to have an established programme in growing and developing our own Social Workers by providing the tools, knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this challenging yet highly rewarding career.</span></p><p><span>Once you have successfully completed your ASYE there will be continued support and development opportunities. We are passionate about career progression and have a range of opportunities from specialist roles to Senior Social workers.</span></p><p><span><strong>Why choose West Sussex County Council?</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>We will provide you with a full Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) which includes academic modules jointly delivered with our local partner University. These modules are specifically designed to provide the right support at the right time and are accredited at post graduate level.</span></li>\n<li><span>You will receive quality supervision within your team, fantastic group supervision with your peers, which offers opportunities to share learning with others at the same point in their career as you.</span></li>\n<li><span>You will be able to access support from specialists when you need it and a varied training offer to complement your 1-1 and peer supervision sessions. Our comprehensive programme of support for your ASYE will help you build firm foundations for a successful career in social work.</span></li>\n<li><span>Reflective and Best Practice groups held regularly.</span></li>\n<li><span>We promote Smarter Working practices, to empower staff as to how and when individuals work to meet their key responsibilities within the requirements and demands of their role.</span></li>\n<li><span>An opportunity to join us as Assistant Care Manager prior to your Social Work England Registration!</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>All West Sussex County Council (WSCC) employees have a WSCC location as their contractual work location, however we do operate a 'Smarter working' approach, this is something that you agree locally with your manager, for what works best for you, your role and your team. </span></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><span>Upload your CV and complete the application form <strong>ensuring that in your application form you explain how your skills and experience directly relate to the key skills listed on the application form with examples. This is how we shortlist applicants so it is really important to give more information than simply saying you meet the criteria for the role. </strong></span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>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.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>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!</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35235 - £37938 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-03T02:36:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-27T02:36:29.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a94186d5-72d8-4e11-9b96-68488c609635.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b2ca789-44b0-4e5d-99c3-c2a34f402a89","title":"Principal Applications Specialist","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Configuration & Development in IT Product Management provides systems configuration, business systems analysis, development and support for several business systems that enable and support the day-to-day delivery of services critical to the wellbeing of West Sussex residents. It also uses a range of tools to create and automate customer interactions and journeys, enabling them to support transformation and change projects by reconfiguring critical systems and building customer engagement systems.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£42,708 to £45,718 per annum</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, 37 hours per week</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working from home</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>31 March and 01 April 2025</p><p>As a key part of Configuration & Development, as a Principal Applications Specialist, you will act as a lead professional for the use of some digital tools and specific systems configuration. Working through agile methodologies and within effective oversight and control of the technical solutions, you will undertake the analysis, design, development and automation of various digital interactions, including automating the transfer of <br>data and data migration into critical back-office systems. <br> <br>Specifically, you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Be responsible for our Systems Support team and their day to day workload</li>\n<li>Work closely with customers and project teams to help develop and support solutions that deliver business improvements and facilitate business change. </li>\n<li>Support systems post development / configuration.</li>\n<li>Provide advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required</li>\n</ul><p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Significant level of IT knowledge relating to some or all of cloud hosted application design, data migration, use of workflow and e-forms, and application configuration.</li>\n<li>A good level of knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Ruby, or JavaScript).</li>\n<li>Experienced in the configuration of a Social Care or Education based system (such as Mosaic or Synergy).</li>\n<li>An ability to provide information and guidance about your areas of expertise to both colleagues and clients.</li>\n<li>An understanding of various project management methods, including agile methodologies.</li>\n<li>The ability to adapt and engage with competing priorities to meet deadlines.</li>\n<li>Confidence in dealing will people including, the public, service users, staff, and the ability to establish credibility at all levels.</li>\n</ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Working for us</strong></p><p>As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><strong>local government pension scheme</strong></a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of<strong> 30 </strong>days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\"><strong>Staff discounts page</strong></a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CRS00913</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact please contact Sandra Nemorin-Noel (Systems Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:Sandra.Nemorin-\"><strong>Sandra.Nemorin-</strong></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42708 - £45718 per annum + great pension, flexible, hybrid working","publishDate":"2025-02-28T09:43:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-14T09:43:26.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/83e70454-d191-4912-b61c-08b889178f46.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b4dbe3d8-f49b-4e7f-b829-c3437912881b","title":"County Ecologist","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£38,626 to £45,718 per annum</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, 37 hours per week</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>02 April 2025</p><p>As the organisation's County Ecologist, you will provide professional expertise on ecology. You will represent the County Council at relevant meetings and be an authoritative advocate for the ecology and biodiversity of West Sussex. Additionally, you will take on the important responsibility of advising other business units on the implications of their work, while overseeing and directly providing specialist advice to the County Council regarding its own developments and its vital statutory planning role as the County Planning Authority and Highway Authority. You will supervise the work of other specialists and provide mentoring and professional support as required, nurturing a shared commitment to fostering a vibrant ecological future.</p><p>You will need to be able to travel independently to various sites, some in remote locations, attend external meetings and work in other locations around the county. The role may periodically require some limited physical demands and stamina, including climbing ladders and working in hazardous or confined spaces when inspecting buildings on site visits. Occasionally, you may be inspecting dilapidated buildings where due care and attention to the environmental conditions and hazards are needed.</p><p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><p>As the successful County Ecologist, you will be able to demonstrate a \"can do\" attitude, with a passion for providing an excellent ecological service. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate the following:</p><ul>\n<li>A strong team player with excellent customer service skills, able to communicate effectively, working with customers and communities to find solutions to problems.</li>\n<li>You will be able to demonstrate integrity, openness and an awareness of others.</li>\n<li>A strategic thinker with a flexible approach, able to anticipate problems and make informed decisions, particularly in relation to the professional preservation implications of planning applications.</li>\n<li>The ability to organise your own workload and provide support and supervision to other professionals where appropriate.</li>\n<li>You will be comfortable working over a range of activities in a busy environment, for example visiting sites, producing complex drawings, writing detailed reports, and managing conflicting demands and time pressures from deadlines linked to planning applications.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Working for us</strong></p><p>As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><strong>local government pension scheme</strong></a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of<strong> 27 to 30 </strong>days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\"><strong>Staff discounts page</strong></a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>EIE01371</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Don Baker (Team Manager - Environment & Heritage) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £45718 per annum + great pension, flexible, hybrid working","publishDate":"2025-02-28T08:57:55.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-14T08:57:55.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3f6f94c3-ee85-493b-80be-a9d35b7740ae.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6846cb90-b436-496d-89df-7967c16afafe","title":"Administrative Officer (Children's Commissioning)","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>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 that we support and care for.</p><p>Children, Young People & 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.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£25,584 to £25,992 per annum<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong><strong>Full</strong> time, 37 hours per week<strong> </strong><br><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent<br><strong>Location: </strong>Worthing with some flexible working.</p><p>Are you a highly organised individual? </p><p>Do you have strong administrative skills? </p><p>Are you customer focused? </p><p>If the above applies to you, we encourage you to apply for our administrator position.</p><p>You will be supporting the team with a variety of administrative tasks from data entry, customer enquiries filing, arranging meetings and sending agendas, collating information, updating spreadsheets and updating council IT systems, always with a customer focused approach. </p><p>You will be a great team player, with the ability to establish and sustain positive working relationships, as well as communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. As someone who is versatile and open to change, you will relish the opportunity this position presents to meet service requirements, with a keen eye for accuracy and detail.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Key Skills:</strong></p><ol>\n<li> Good verbal communication skills for answering telephone queries effectively and communicating with colleagues and customers face to face and virtually.</li>\n<li>Clear and effective written communication skills to process data and financial information, to write non-standard correspondence and respond to emails appropriately.</li>\n<li>Good numeracy skills to work with figures and data to make sound and accurate financial calculations and data collection, working methodically.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate IT skills including Word and Excel (or equivalent) for daily office duties such as using e-mail, processing documents or updating spreadsheets.</li>\n<li>Good analytical and problem-solving skills to analyse specialist information and draw practical conclusions and appropriate actions with an understanding of relevant policies and procedures. For example, to process referrals, upload to relevant systems and notify service users and referrers.</li>\n<li>Ability to embrace change and adapt to changing situations and new ways of working positively and effectively. Including the ability to learn new systems and processes.</li>\n</ol><p> <strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>4 GCSEs with A-C / 4-9 passes including Maths and English, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in an office environment.</li>\n<li>Relevant technical knowledge of procedures and practices associated with delivering an administrative service.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in an office environment.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate overall IT knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office.</li>\n<li>Experience working with care record management systems - <strong>Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Knowledge and awareness of the processes and systems associated with working within the service specialism (MIS and Mosaic) - <strong>Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered, you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05592</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Aislinn Fletcher (Team Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>, </strong>for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25584 - £25992 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-28T01:25:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-21T01:25:28.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1e18fff9-5a89-43d4-9ae9-39bba1b353f9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fa8568a0-9b57-49a4-8273-7d8739240c44","title":"Early Years SEND and Inclusion Mentor","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Crawley","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>NJC Grade 7 £28,624 to £31,067, plus Crawley Weighting Allowance £561 per annum: pro rata £23,208 to £25,189, plus pro rata Crawley Weighting Allowance £454 per annum</p>\n<p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>30 hours per week, part-time, 4 days per week</p>\n<p><strong>Location: </strong>Crawley</p>\n<p><strong>Please note:</strong> You will need to be able to travel independently to various locations around the county, which are not always accessible by public transport. You will cover an allocated geographical area (North of West Sussex) and work across all settings in that geographical area, however you may occasionally be required to travel countywide.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>16 March 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>24 March 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Do you have experience in child development in the early years?</p>\n<p>Are you passionate about inclusion and supporting children with SEND?</p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of our Education and Skills Service as an Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Mentor.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with Early Years and Childcare Advisors to put children first and improve outcomes for children and families across West Sussex.</p>\n<p>We are seeking an Early Years SEND and Inclusion Mentor who will use their skills and knowledge to identify and support appropriate provision is in place to secure the best outcomes for children with SEND. You will support practitioners to follow a graduated approach in line with the SEN Code of Practice.</p>\n<p>Key responsibilities of the role include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensuring that all children with SEND have their needs met in early years setting alongside their peers, enabling them to fulfil their potential before they start school.</li>\n<li>Supporting settings to use a person-centred approach.</li>\n<li>Providing practical support, advice and guidance to early years settings in your allocated locality to enable effective inclusion of learners with a broad range of identified SEND needs, including children with complex needs.</li>\n<li>Providing targeted support to individual children where necessary.</li>\n<li>Supporting settings with a Quality First teaching approach to support inclusive practice.</li>\n<li>Identifying delays in children's learning and how to address these delays within an early years setting.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About You</h2>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has clear communication skills to offer advice and guidance to settings. You will be confident in challenging existing practices and identify innovative solutions to a variety of problems.</p>\n<p>Most importantly, you will demonstrate passion, drive, and enthusiasm to improve outcomes for children with SEND.</p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br>* Full and relevant Early Years Qualification to at least Level 3.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Skills to succeed in this role:</strong></p>\n<ol>\n<li>Comfortable to work independently and as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Skills to build effective relationships with children and practitioners.</li>\n<li>Time management and personal organisational skills to organise own workload and meet deadlines.</li>\n<li>Flexibility and creativity.</li>\n<li>Analytical skills to interpret information and situations.</li>\n<li>Keep up to date with service policy, procedures, and professional codes of conduct.</li>\n<li>Reflect and evaluate your own performance.</li>\n<li>IT skills to complete work tasks, such as using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).</li>\n</ol>\n<p>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter.</p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>The Early Years SEND and Inclusion Mentors work with Early Years and Childcare Advisors (EYCAs) SEND and Inclusion. Both roles sit within Children's Services which groups together all services, including Early Help, Children's Social Care and Education and Skills, that work together to put children first and improve outcomes for children and families across West Sussex. </p>\n<p>The West Sussex Early Years Team operate within our \"Right from the Start: West Sussex Early Years and Childcare Strategy 2024-2027\". Our Vision is that \"From birth every child is nurtured, supported, and given the opportunity to develop well and achieve their full potential in inclusive, safe, inspiring environments. The voice and needs of children and their families is sought and acted upon with holistic needs being identified early and effectively met, enabling children and families to be healthy and thrive.\"</p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Benefits</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p>\n<p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05573</strong>.</p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Grace Hall, Team Manager, at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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/\"><strong>application help</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p>\n<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2164506&ptId=180556\">Early Years SEND Inclusion Mentor Job Description.pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div><div class=\"col-xs-12\"><img class=\"img-responsive lumesse-image-library\" src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy8zODQ5YjA1YmViYTllNzg0MGE1OWQ3MDc4MzRjNjNkMC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working","publishDate":"2025-02-26T12:24:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T12:24:49.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a6065edd-4864-46e7-8bc0-f87d02d4a5f6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0895956b-62b0-473a-a3da-40c2be74f40a","title":"Education Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing, Arun, Crawley","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\"><strong>Only applications with the required qualifications will be considered.</strong></h2>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>NJC Grade 8 £31,586 to £34,314 per annum</p>\n<p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>37 hours per week, full time</p>\n<p><strong>Location: </strong>Worthing, Arun (covering West Worthing, Littlehampton, and Barnham) and<strong> </strong>Crawley, plus Crawley Weighting Allowance of £561 per annum. </p>\n<p><strong>Please note: </strong>You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>31 March 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> Please do not wait until the closing date to apply, as applications are reviewed each week.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Are you looking for the next stage in your career?</p>\n<p>Do you hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Mental Health?</p>\n<p>Do you have experience working with children and young people in an education setting?</p>\n<p>As an Education Mental Health Professional (EMHP), you will be based within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST), working alongside various mental health professionals.</p>\n<p>You will work in education settings and in the community delivering a range of evidence informed interventions, under supervision. You will undertake mental health assessments (including risk assessments) and interventions based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model.</p>\n<p>You will work directly with children and young people of primary and secondary school age, and in some cases their parents and carers. You will support MHST work to develop and deliver whole school approaches to emotional wellbeing and mental health.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in making a difference to children's lives whilst working in a supportive team with a role that offers variety and challenge, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter.</p>\n<p><strong>Development Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p>Education Mental Health Practitioners make a real difference in supporting Mental Health in Children and Young People.</p>\n<p>We have many development and progression opportunities within our Mental Health Support Team:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>CBT qualified Mental Health Practitioner from £38,626 per annum,</li>\n<li>Senior Mental Health Practitioner from £46,731 per annum.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>Our Mental Health Support Team is made up of over 60 professionals, and we are continuing to increase our services to support the growing needs of our communities in West Sussex.</p>\n<p>You will be working within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) on exciting new initiatives and an important strand of the Government's 2017 Green Paper 'Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision'.</p>\n<p>We fulfil 3 core functions:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivering evidence-based interventions in education settings (primary and secondary schools and colleges) for mild to moderate mental health issues.</li>\n<li>Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.</li>\n<li>Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For more information, please visit our <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wsthoughtfull/\">Instagram WS Thoughtfull page</a></strong> and our <strong><a href=\"https://schools.westsussex.gov.uk/Page/20224\">WSCC Services for Education website.</a></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">About You</h2>\n<p>We are looking for someone who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is self-motivated and an effective team player.</li>\n<li>Demonstrates integrity, openness, and an awareness of others.</li>\n<li>Has excellent time management, organisational, and communication and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>Has a good knowledge of the education system and of evidenced based Mental Health interventions and a passion for bringing the two together.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will need to be able to demonstrate personal resilience as some cases may be sensitive, traumatic, or potentially emotionally distressing. You will need to be able to travel independently to carry out assessments, and there will be periodic physical requirements to this role.</p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum Bachelor's degree (2:1 or 2:2), or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard (in any academic subject).</li>\n<li>Post Graduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP).</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Key Skills:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to carry out low-intensity, CBT-informed 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and young people, and/or their families, in line with EMHP training.</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly with a range of professionals and other adults including teachers, parents / carers, social workers, and other mental health professionals in the best interests of the child or young person, communicating complicated or sensitive information effectively.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build effective therapeutic rapport with a child, young person and / or their parents.</li>\n<li>Ability to effectively manage an allocated caseload.</li>\n<li>Ability to positively make use of clinical and peer group support supervision.</li>\n<li>Ability to complete and maintain data recording and paperwork appropriate to the work undertaken. Ability to assess risk and to record and communicate it appropriately and take necessary actions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Benefits</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p>\n<p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05396</strong>.</p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Fran Ruocco (Northern Team Manager, Thought-Full) at </p>\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:thought-\"><strong>thought-</strong></a> for more information.</p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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/\"><strong>application help</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p>\n<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2079657&ptId=179446\">Qual EMHP Job Description Sept 2023.pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-md-3 jdesc-params\"> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31586 - £34314 per annum + Flexible Working, LGPS","publishDate":"2025-02-26T11:52:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-28T11:52:58.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1e61fd99-3480-4817-b7bf-e82038990eb6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8459ec9e-b0e8-4edc-9a2b-56a552e04c62","title":"Educational Psychologist","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester, Worthing, Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Soulbury Educational Psychologists Scale A 2-7 £44,474 to £54,609 per annum, plus up to 3 SPA points<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 37 hours per week full-time, and part-time available, Monday to Friday<br><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent<br><strong>Location:</strong> Your base location can be from County Hall Chichester, Bridge House Worthing, or County Hall North Horsham.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>31 March 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>Interviews will be held on an ad hoc basis. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Are you currently training to be an Educational Psychologist?</p>\n<p>Or do you already hold your Educational Psychology qualification and are looking for a new opportunity?</p>\n<p>We would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>To respond to an increase in demand for Educational Psychologists within West Sussex, we are building our expanding Educational Psychology Service for our 2024 and 2026 cohorts. This includes broadening the range of work we undertake in this service.</p>\n<p>If you are passionate about evidence-based outcomes, with a child/young person focus, and would love to help shape our service, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.</p>\n<p>You would become part of our evolving Educational Psychology Service, focussing on early intervention whilst maintaining excellent standards of delivery on our statutory requirements.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with team members and stakeholders, to achieve outcomes for children and their families.</p>\n<p>We welcome applications from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully qualified and experienced Educational Psychologists</li>\n<li>Trainee Educational Psychologists towards the end of their second year</li>\n<li>Trainee Educational Psychologists in their final year of training and who are soon to be qualified.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note that Newly Qualified Educational Psychologists will start on Soulbury EP Scale A point 4 (£48,575 per annum).</p>\n<p><strong>Please note:</strong> You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>As an integral part of the SEND and Inclusion service, the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) supports the delivery of the Local Authority's wellbeing strategy and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) strategy across educational settings, children, young people, and families throughout West Sussex. The EPS directly oversees the Portage Service and the Mental Health Support Teams in schools, with Education Psychologists playing an important role in both.</p>\n<p>We have a growing chargeable service focussed on wellbeing which enables us to offer a range of evidence-based support to schools and other settings, including consultation and training. We have a well-developed Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme and lead on the county wide Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) support. Additionally, EPs contribute to other services such as our Virtual School and a specialist CAMHS service.</p>\n<p>For more information, please visit our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-educational-psychology/\"><strong>Careers in educational psychology (westsussex.gov.uk)</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>The Team</strong></p>\n<p>Our Educational Psychology Service consists of four area teams with offices based in Chichester, Worthing, and Horsham, each managed by a Senior Educational Psychologist. Our service offers a range of support to Schools and other settings, including mental health support, portage, consultation, and training.</p>\n<p>Our senior management team place the development and wellbeing of our team at the centre of all we do. We ensure Educational Psychologists have opportunities to develop their areas of interest, leadership, and strategic skills. We offer induction support, regular supervision, and dedicated time for peer support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">Experience and Skills</h2>\n<p><strong>Key Skills:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of applying psychology with children and young people.</li>\n<li>A strong work ethic that delivers.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and influence.</li>\n<li>Ability to self-reflect and evaluate performance.</li>\n<li>Excellent time management and personal organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Most importantly, passion, drive and enthusiasm to work within a strong team ethos that places wellbeing at the heart of your work.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Honours Degree in Psychology or recognised equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Substantial relevant experience working with children in education or children's services or both.</li>\n<li>Successfully followed a course of specific post graduate professional training as an educational psychologist.</li>\n<li>Recent successful training or experience as an educational psychologist.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of applying Psychology in practice.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For a full list of responsibilities, key skills, qualifications and experience required for this role, please refer to the job description. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Benefits</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p>\n<p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commitment to ongoing professional development supporting you to develop areas of interest.</li>\n<li>High quality supervision.</li>\n<li>31 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05392</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Andrea Morgan (Principal Educational Psychologist) at .</p>\n<p>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact </p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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/\"><strong>application help</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p>\n<h3>Available documents</h3>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&nDocumentID=2077584&ptId=179066\">Educational Psychologist Job Description.pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-md-3 jdesc-params\"> </div><div class=\"col-xs-12\"><img class=\"img-responsive lumesse-image-library\" src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy8zODQ5YjA1YmViYTllNzg0MGE1OWQ3MDc4MzRjNjNkMC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44474 - £54609 per annum + Flexible Working, LGPS","publishDate":"2025-02-26T11:50:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-28T11:50:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/37861bc4-42eb-4f83-8e5f-c859af824c57.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"98d055e7-36ac-4538-8668-bc541a87495f","title":"Children's Wellbeing Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing, Arun","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-md-9 hidden-xs jdesc\">\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">Only applications with the required qualifications will be considered.</h2>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header\">The Opportunity</h2>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>NJC Grade 8 £30,296 to £33,024 per annum</p>\n<p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>37 hours per week, full time, Monday to Friday</p>\n<p><strong>Location: </strong>Worthing and Arun</p>\n<p><strong>Please note: </strong>Due to the nature of this role, you will need to work flexibly to travel to various schools in order to carry out assessments.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>31 March 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>Please do not wait until the closing date to apply, as applications are reviewed on a weekly basis with ad hoc interviews</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Do you have a post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Children's Wellbeing Practice (CWP)?</p>\n<p>Do you enjoy solution-focussed work, using evidence-based interventions?</p>\n<p>Do you have a passion for supporting the best outcomes for children?</p>\n<p>If you have a genuine interest in working with children and young people who experience mental health problems, find out more about becoming a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.</p>\n<p>The Thought-Full Mental Health Support Team are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic person with low-intensity CBT training and experience. Working within education settings, and sometimes in the community, you will undertake mental health assessments and deliver a wide range of evidence informed interventions based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model.</p>\n<p>You will work directly with children and young people of primary and secondary school age to support, plan, and implement mental health support work. Key to this role is promoting the development and delivery of the Whole School Approach to children's and young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who can work with integrity, openness, and confidence. You will need a passion for using your knowledge of education settings and mental health interventions to bring the two together.</p>\n<p>For more information on the key responsibilities, skills, and qualifications and/or experience required for this role, please refer to the Job Description attached.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header\">About Us</h2>\n<p>About Us The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) supports the delivery of the Local Authority's wellbeing strategy and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) strategy across educational settings, children, young people, and families throughout West Sussex. The EPS directly oversees the Portage Service and the Thought-Full, Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in schools.</p>\n<p>Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHSTs) are an exciting new initiative and an important strand of the Government's 2017 Green Paper 'Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision'. The MHST service in West Sussex is called Thought-Full: Helping you think it through.</p>\n<p>Thought-Full exist to support schools with all aspects of Mental Health and Wellbeing. We do that through three core functions:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>We deliver evidence-based interventions in schools for mild to moderate mental health issues.</li>\n<li>We support Senior mental health leads in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.</li>\n<li>We also provide advice to school and college staff, liaise with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education<em>.</em>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<p>For more information, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/\"><strong>Education, Children and Families</strong></a> page on our West Sussex County Council (WSCC) website.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2 jdesc-section-header\">What You Need to Succeed</h2>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br>* Post Graduate Certificate or diploma in Children's Wellbeing Practice (CWP)</p>\n<p><strong>Key Skills:</strong><br>1. Ability to carry out 1:1 and group therapeutic mental health assessment and interventions with children and young people and/or their families in line with CWP training.<br>2. Ability to assess risk and to record and communicate it appropriately and take necessary actions.<br>3. Ability to work in a number of different ways with a range of professionals and other adults including teachers, parents/carers, social workers and other mental health professionals in the best interests of the child.<br>4. Ability to effectively manage a caseload, which may be sensitive, traumatic or potentially emotionally distressing.<br>5. Ability to positively make use of supervision both clinical and caseload in groups and individually.<br>6. Ability to complete and maintain data recording and paperwork appropriate to the work undertaken.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3 jdesc-section-header\">Benefits</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p>\n<p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-4 jdesc-section-header\">Further Information</h2>\n<p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05502.</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Fran Ruocco (Team Manager) at </p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. 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It also includes an exciting opportunity to develop and facilitate evening group work programmes for families impacted by CPV in West Sussex, in order to prevent criminalisation and further police involvement, approximately 4 times a year.</p><p>We are looking for a motivated, skilled and tenacious advisor who can build strong relationships with children and their families to enable positive change. With plenty of support, surrounded by a multi-disciplinary team and an encouraging workplace environment, you will be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of children, families, and the services. You will have a particular interest in supporting important male figures in a child's life.</p><p>Please note you will also need to be able to travel independently around the county for all aspects of your work.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>Some of the experience and key skills you will need include:</p><ul>\n<li>Developed advisory, negotiation, advocacy and persuasion skills</li>\n<li>Ability to record information, present reports and give evidence in Court as required.</li>\n<li>Ability to organise and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines.</li>\n<li>Perceptive, investigative and analytical skills with which to make assessments within guidelines.</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>Degree level qualification, or equivalent qualification or experience.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues</li>\n<li>Knowledge of parenting and family law</li>\n<li>Demonstrable history of working with children / families experiencing <br>difficulties in order to achieve positive results. </li>\n<li>Understanding of parenting and family work in the context of the youth <br>justice system and the relevant National Guidance.</li>\n<li>Experience of building effective working relationships with a range of clients <br>and partnership agencies. </li>\n<li>Experience of working in a parenting and family role with youth justice or a <br>related social care field.</li>\n</ul><p>For full list of keys skills and qualifications please refer to the job description attached.</p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. 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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.</p><p>For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/about-us/\">WSCC About Us</a> page.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05613</strong>.<br><br>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. 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Best Interest Assessor - Social Worker/Senior Social Worker/OT

West Sussex County Council

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£38626 - £45718 per annum

Worthing (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Advanced Social Worker

West Sussex County Council

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£52572 - £55984 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working

Horsham (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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Social Worker - Fostering Projects Team

West Sussex County Council

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£43454 - £55984 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working

Worthing (On-Site)

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Senior Support Worker

West Sussex County Council

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£23049 - £25039 per annum + plus enhancements

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

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Senior Support Worker

West Sussex County Council

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£25610 - £27822 per annum + plus shift enhancements

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Family Support Worker

West Sussex County Council

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£28624 - £31067 per annum

West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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Newly Qualified Children's Social Worker (ASYE)

West Sussex County Council

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Up to £39639 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working, Training

Chichester, Crawley, Horsham (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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Head of Service, Standards and Effectiveness

West Sussex County Council

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£80000 - £90000 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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Head of Service, SEND and Inclusion

West Sussex County Council

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£80000 - £90000 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Project Support Officer

West Sussex County Council

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£28624 - £31067 per annum + pension, flexible working

West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

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Family Support Worker IFD

West Sussex County Council

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£28624 - £31067 per annum

West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Newly Qualified Social Workers - Adults Social Care

West Sussex County Council

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£35235 - £37938 per annum

Worthing, Chichester, Horsham (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

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Principal Applications Specialist

West Sussex County Council

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£42708 - £45718 per annum + great pension, flexible, hybrid working

West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

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County Ecologist

West Sussex County Council

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£38626 - £45718 per annum + great pension, flexible, hybrid working

West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Administrative Officer (Children's Commissioning)

West Sussex County Council

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£25584 - £25992 per annum

West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

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Early Years SEND and Inclusion Mentor

West Sussex County Council

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£28624 - £31067 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working

Crawley (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Education Mental Health Practitioner

West Sussex County Council

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£31586 - £34314 per annum + Flexible Working, LGPS

Worthing, Arun, Crawley (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Educational Psychologist

West Sussex County Council

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£44474 - £54609 per annum + Flexible Working, LGPS

Chichester, Worthing, Horsham (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

West Sussex County Council

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£30296 - £33024 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working

Worthing, Arun (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Parenting and Family Advisor

West Sussex County Council

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£31586 - £34314 per annum + local gov pension scheme, hybrid working

Horsham, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

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