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Within our day opportunity service, we support individuals to live the life they choose, champion 'ordinary life' and feel part of their local communities.Why not have a look at our dedicated <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>to learn more about the difference you can make!About the jobHourly Rate: £12.85 - £13.05/ Annual Salary: £24,790 - £25,183Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours) Monday - Friday* 8:30 - 4 pm three days a week, 8:30 - 5 pm two days a weekContract Length: PermanentLocation: Strawford Day Service, HorshamAbout YouTo become a Support Worker with us you will:* Be passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.* Work towards empowering people to live the life they choose.* 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 cooking to dance. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.* Support people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.* Be a good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.* Ensure people have opportunities to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.* Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.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.Reward and BenefitsOur 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.* Generous Annual leave & Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.* Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution* Eligible to apply for a Blue light card* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.About Strawford Day Opportunity ServiceStrawford provides activities and opportunities to support people to live the life they want to lead. This may include work, education, and accessing their local community.These are delivered through a mixture of sessions on-site and out in the community.Some of the activities we do that supports this include:* Developing employability skills* Promoting community access* Safety and independence skills* Social skills* Leadership and team-working skillsKey Skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)* You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.* Good communication and interpersonal skills* You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support, and respond sensitively to their families and carers.* Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.* Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.Qualifications and/ experience* Basic literacy and numeracy skills, in order to record and document activities in the provider plans.* Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support and their rights as an individual.* Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.* Experience in offering accessible digital, multi-media groups or community-based activities- Desirable* NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification - Desirable* Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - Desirable How to ApplyUpload 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.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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24790 - £25183 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-21T10:39:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-05T10:39:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5c4c4a24-8404-4a2f-9b7b-c74f31769d44.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ab4c1e58-f0cc-47b9-a7f5-a09ca0c1f57b","title":"Family Information Service Co-ordinator","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 8 £31,586 to £34,314 per annum, pro rata £17,927 to £19,475 per annum Working Pattern: 21 hours per week, part time, either over 3 days per week or spread out across Monday to Friday; hybrid working available Contract: Permanent Location: Northleigh, County Hall, ChichesterClosing date: 01 December 2024Interview date: 16 December 2024 Do you have experience in customer service and care?Do you enjoy organising and co-ordinating tasks?Do you have strong problem-solving skills?The Family Information Service is growing to meet the increasing demand as we roll out the government's expansion of childcare. We have a new opportunity to join the Family Information Service as a Co-ordinator at this exciting time.As a Co-ordinator, you will be working in an office environment, supporting with queries resulting from phone calls, emails, and social media. Your role is to support the team with allocating tasks, developing schedules, processing data, producing presentations, statistics, and writing reports.You will use your organisational skills to assess referrals, advise on concerns and complaints, and identify risks of financial irregularity, as well as ensuring triage requests are processed in a timely manner.We are looking for someone who:<ul>\n<li>Is an excellent communicator, being able to demonstrate initiative and be able to organise, prioritise and manage your own workload, and those of others, and work within recognised procedures.</li>\n<li>Has a solutions-focused approach, as the work involves responding independently to unanticipated problems and situations, with support and advice given as necessary.</li>\n<li>Has a professional approach, as at times you may deal with highly sensitive and confidential manners.</li>\n<li>Is reliable, efficient, and flexible, and who enjoys being part of a team.</li>\n<li>Has a strong attention to detail, being adept at using IT software confidently.</li>\n</ul>For a full description of key skills, qualifications and/or experience required for this role, please see the job description attached.About UsThe Family Information Service (FIS) provides information, advice and guidance to parents and carers of 0-25-year-olds on Ofsted registered childcare, childcare funding, family activities and support services. We are a statutory service meeting duties within the Childcare Act 2006.Our service plays a key role for many families, especially working parents or those wishing to return to work or undertake training. In turn this supports a sustainable and prosperous economy across the county, enabling families to fulfil their potential.To ensure this service functions well, the Family Information Service Co-ordinator needs to be multiskilled to support a wide range of customers.BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05437.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Claire Humphrey-Lewis, Team Manager, at Claire.humphrey-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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to three years referencing and an occupational health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31586 - £34314 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working","publishDate":"2024-11-19T11:03:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-26T11:03:49.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e6de0d75-32c3-4124-9983-6b797f21f67f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4e16e4b1-40c3-4262-a913-e2f915587850","title":"16- 19 Study Programme Tutor (Maths)","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 8 £31,586 to £34,314 per annum, pro rata £15,793 to £17,157 per annum.Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 18.5 hours per week, part-time, Monday to FridayLocation: HorshamPlease note: You must be able to travel throughout the county of West Sussex to locations that are not always available by public transport.Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024Interview date: Thursday 05 December at County Hall North, Horsham Are you a tutor with a subject specialism in Maths?Do you have a passion for supporting learners in education?Do you enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and the community?We have exciting opportunities to join West Sussex County Council's (WSCC's) Adult Learning Team as an Adult Learning Tutor to deliver maths to 16-19 year olds. We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated tutors to work on a range of courses including:<ul>\n<li>Functional Skills English</li>\n<li>Functional Skills Maths</li>\n<li>Introduction to Customer Service</li>\n<li>Employability</li>\n</ul>As a Tutor for 16- to 19-year-olds, you will develop and deliver our curriculum in partnership with colleagues, the community, learners, and other professionals.Our aim is to support inclusion and enable residents to access and participate in high-quality learning and training to achieve their potential.You will be required to deliver Functional Skills maths from entry level 1 to level 2 as well as non- accredited maths courses.About YouIf you hold or are working towards a teaching qualification in Maths and have experience of teaching adult learners who are 16 to 19 years of age, we would like to hear from you.We are looking for tutors who can communicate clearly, have attention to detail, and who can plan and draw together a range of activities for their learners.This is an enhanced DBS role where you will understand safeguarding and working with vulnerable children and/or adults, creating inclusive and safe learning environments.You will need an understanding of the requirements of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), Ofsted and the needs of the communities in West Sussex.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 application as these will be used for shortlisting.About UsWest Sussex County Council (WSCC) is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day.The Children, Young People and Learning Department is committed to meeting the needs of all our children, young people, and adults with a particular focus upon our most vulnerable and disadvantaged to ensure that they fulfil their potential.The Adult Learning Service provides learning opportunities to anyone who lives in West Sussex, working with the community to co-design our courses.We seek to maximise adult participation in education and training, supporting inter-related outcomes through Learning for Work, Learning for Life, Learning to Support Families, Learning for Health and Wellbeing, and Learning for Enrichment and Personal Interest.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.BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05456.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact McDonald 16-19 Study Programme Lead at .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover LetterIn your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.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/\">application help</a> page. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31586 - £34314 per annum + LGPS, Flexible working","publishDate":"2024-11-19T10:55:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-26T10:55:28.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a37368c6-48a4-434f-ada3-acf881579ace.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6837cc46-f7c9-4a04-9e89-7cc9df407536","title":"Thought-Full Senior Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 12 £46,731 to £49,764 per annum Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time Contract: Permanent Location: Chichester Closing date: 24 November 2024Interview date: 06 December 2024Do you have experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties?Have you trained in low or high intensity CBT?Do you enjoy supporting, supervising, and training colleagues?This is a great time to join WSCC as we have new opportunities for Senior Mental Health Practitioners in Thought-Full: Mental Health Support Team.In this role, you will work closely alongside Advisory Teachers and senior members of the Thought-Full team, as well as with multi-disciplinary teams, outside agencies, clinicians, and other mental health and education professionals, to help develop and deliver the Thought-Full core functions to the schools in your area.You will deliver clinical skills and caseload management supervision to Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) and Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP), supporting with their training and role modelling best practice.You will also hold a caseload of young people with mild to moderate mental health problems, where you will deliver a variety of brief evidence-based interventions, primarily using a CBT model. You will use your skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice on mental health to ensure services are working closely to meet the needs of young people with a person-centred approach.As part of this role, you will be required to complete the PGCert Supervision of Therapeutic Practice at the University of Sussex to be able to supervise EMHPs and CWPs employed within MHSTs.Key responsibilities of the role include:<ul>\n<li>\nClinical work to provide psychological assessment, therapy, advice and consultation, promoting carer involvement and delivering evidence-based interventions.</li>\n<li>\nTeaching, Training and Supervision to oversee the supervision and development of EMHP's and CWP's and receiving supervision to support with your own Continuous Professional Development.</li>\n<li>\nResearch and Service Evaluation to collect routine outcome data and support the evaluation and development of the service.</li>\n<li>\nManagement and Leadership to work alongside Senior Leadership to support the clinical delivery and oversight of your team and support with more complex clinical issues.</li>\n<li>\nGeneral role responsibilities to follow codes of conduct, safeguarding, risk assessments, and working with professionals to promote inclusion and recovery.</li>\n</ul>For a full list of Role Responsibilities, Key Skills, and Qualifications/Experience, please refer to the job description attached. Please refer to the Key Skills in your cover letter.BenefitsAbout YouWe are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the mental health of children and young people and who is self-motivated and organised, as you will need to manage your own workload and that of others.Integrity, openness, emotional resilience and an awareness of yourself and others is vital, as you may be dealing with distressing or emotional circumstances.Please note:<ul>\n<li>There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</li>\n<li>\nYou must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport. You will need to be able to travel independently to carry out assessments, and there will be periodic physical requirements to the role.</li>\n</ul>Further informationAbout UsOur Mental Health Support Team is made up of over 60 professionals, and we are continuing to increase our service to support the growing needs of our communities.We currently have opportunities for Senior Mental Health Practitioners to make a real difference in supporting Mental Health in Children. 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'.We fulfil 3 core functions:<ul>\n<li>Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Delivering evidence-based interventions in education settings (primary and secondary schools and colleges) for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.</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>For more information, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/\">Education, Children and Families</a> page on our West Sussex County Council (WSCC) website.If you are interested in making a difference and working in a friendly and supportive team with a role that offers variety and challenge, then this could be the role for you.BENEFITS<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">The reference number for this role is CAFHE05274.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:thought-\">thought-</a>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter.In your cover letter, outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">help applying for jobs</a> page.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum + LGPS, Flexible working","publishDate":"2024-11-19T10:47:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-26T10:47:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d3ab04dd-9773-4a1d-9a60-1cc3d1e61707.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1351f349-132e-4f72-9607-b8169d348653","title":"Careers Adviser","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing, Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 9 £35,235 to £37,938 per annumContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 37 hours per week, full timeLocation: Countywide with a focused locality, plus hybrid working. Your base location can be from either County Hall North Horsham, or Bridge House Worthing.Please note: 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.Closing date: 24 November 2024Interview date: 02, 06, and 13 December 2024Are you passionate about motivating young people?Do you enjoy providing advice and guidance?Would you like to advocate for young people?We are looking for an engaging individual to join our Careers and Post-16 Support Team as a Careers Adviser.As a Careers Adviser, you will provide support, advice, and guidance for young people, to help raise their aspirations in training, further education, and employment. You will be working with young people who face barriers to progressing further, some of whom are vulnerable and in challenging situations.You will work closely with employers, education and training providers, and agencies, acting as a professional representative for the Service. As a Careers Adviser, you will be responsible for promoting the County Council's Careers Traded Service offer to schools, and you will be responsible for small expenditures from an agreed budget.Key responsibilities of the role include:<ul>\n<li>Advocating for young people.</li>\n<li>Assessing young peoples needs and implementing packages of career interventions.</li>\n<li>Using your professional knowledge to negotiate and work collaboratively with a range of providers and other professionals.</li>\n<li>Providing short- and long-term individualised planning, guidance, and support.</li>\n<li>Maintaining accurate records, confidentiality, and security of all information.</li>\n<li>Keeping up to date with child protection and safeguarding practices.</li>\n</ul>We are looking for someone who is flexible in their approach, who can engage and motivate young people. You will be working independently as well as part of a team, where you will need to be resourceful, resilient, and open-minded.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.About UsThe Careers and Post-16 Support Team works with young people to support their participation in education, training, and employment.The team sits within the Education and Skills Directorate. The Directorate of Education and Skills works in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to improve educational outcomes in West Sussex for all children, young people, and learners, regardless of age and ability.Its purpose is to secure the best educational outcome possible and ensure that all our West Sussex children get the Best Start In Life.BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05438.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Dexter Kunaka, Careers Team Leader, at To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. 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You will join us at a key time in our improvement journey, while we focus on delivering flawless family support and driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan.The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. We work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every child is supported to achieve his or her potential. Salary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum Working Pattern: Full-Time (37 hours) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Horsham areaFamily Support Workers assess the needs of children, young people and families in order to access, coordinate and deliver the support they need to improve their outcomes and lived experience and prevent their difficulties becoming irreversible.You'll deliver direct work and interventions around a range of issues to children, young people and their families that helps to keep children safe and supports and sustains positive change for them and their families.You will need strong skills in partnership working, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with parents, families and partners, to achieve positive outcomes for children.As a Family Support Worker, you might find yourself supporting families:<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.</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>You'll need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport and will require access to your own vehicle. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>\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.</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.</li>\n<li>Reflect on own practice and to learn from experience. </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>Qualifications and/or experience:<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. </li>\n<li>Significant experience of working with children/young people and their families in a crisis situation.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency context, demonstrating an awareness of differing roles and responsibilities.</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</ul>Rewards and Benefits<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"213\">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.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05466. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-19T04:29:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-10T04:29:33.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/caea2cfd-cdd0-4ef0-9624-6c9a89ea8111.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"43f1899c-c425-428c-b4ae-70841e958b7a","title":"Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Lancing","locationType":3,"description":"Support Worker Our team at Ball Tree Croft (Adults Residential Service) focuses on providing the right balance of the individuality, needs, wishes and rights of each of our residents. We're looking for a Support Worker to join our team on a full-time basis.Have a look <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-directly-provided-services/\">Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</a> to learn more about the difference you can make!About The JobSalary: £12.45 - £12.65 Enhancements: Weekend working - Time & a half, Bank Holidays - Double time & Night enhancement (8pm - 10pm shifts) Working Pattern: Shifts on 4-week rotation (inclusive of evenings & weekends)Contract Length: permanent - casual hours Location: Ball Tree Croft, Worthing About YouTo become a Support Worker with us you will be:<ul>\n<li>Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</li>\n<li>Empowering people to live the life they choose.</li>\n<li>Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Ensure people have opportunity 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<li>Support people to maintain their health.</li>\n</ul>If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description.About Ball Tree CroftBall Tree Croft is a registered residential care home providing person-centred care and support for up to 15 people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability. It has four bedrooms where people can have short breaks.An important part of what we do is enabling and encouraging people to be independent and make choices about their day-to-day lives. From what colour they have on their bedroom wall, to riding a bike, going to work, or future planning within the service (their home), we always ensure people are supported to explore opportunities. For example, we now have People Ambassadors who represent the voice of the people using our service.Key Skills: (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria please detail in your application how you can demonstrate these skills.)<ul>\n<li>You can interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.</li>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support and respond sensitively to their families and carers.</li>\n<li>Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.</li>\n</ul>Qualifications and/ experience<ul>\n<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills, in order to record and document activities in the provider plans.</li>\n<li>Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support and their rights as an individual.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedure, Manual Handling - Desirable\n</li>\n<li>NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification - Desirable\n</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - Desirable\n</li>\n<li>Previous experience of running group activities - Desirable\n</li>\n</ul>Reward and benefitsOur 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 also offer the below benefits.<ul>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card.</li>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>\n<li>A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.</li>\n</ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.How to ApplyUpload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.45 - £12.65 per hour + plus enhancements","publishDate":"2024-11-18T09:19:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-02T09:19:21.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bde9b1bc-dfad-4396-91a0-dd5ca747c2de.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1f2bbbb7-c144-4708-b43f-1460ce683d59","title":"Dedicated AMHP Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"About usThis is an exciting time to join the County and be part of a new specialist Mental Health Social Work Service, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.We are building a centre of excellence and are keen to recruit passionate and committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career. We offer a comprehensive training programme for the development of our AMHP's, ensuring you have the most up to date knowledge and skills to undertake this essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff regular specialist supervision and an enhanced pay offer for undertaking this important role.About the jobSalary: NJC Grade 12 £46,731 to £49,764 Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours Contract Type: Permanent Location: Worthing Please note that WSCC offer a Relocation Allowance for this role: If you relocate for a role with us then we can offer a tax free relocation allowance of £8,000. We have the following permanent dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner grade 12 post available:*Rolling rota. This involves working an 8 week repeating pattern that essentially consists of 7-3 shifts one week and 2-10pm another and includes some weekend hours, bank holidays (additional pay when worked) with an enhancement of 18%.Please ask to see a copy of the rota pattern if you are interested.This role will involve a combination of going out to assess under MHA and working as a lead to take referrals and triage / prioritise according to risk.The base location for this role is Bridge House, Worthing but generally this role is remote working. Please note that the AMHP hub covers the whole of WSCC.Any questions or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / Rewards and benefitsOur 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.<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">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.Further informationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE04815.Any questions, or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> or Zowina Green <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-15T10:00:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T10:00:28.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bd18fa53-7277-4c8b-9a2f-341d82861897.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"163f657e-4e89-4b42-a3c1-e8bcb310fa99","title":"AMHP Hub SSWP - Secondment / FTC","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"About UsThis is an exciting time to join the County and be part of a new specialist Mental Health Social Work Service, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.We are building a centre of excellence and are keen to recruit passionate and committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your social work career.About The JobSalary: NJC Grade 12 £46,731 to £49,764 + enhancement for late and weekend shifts Working Pattern: Full time Contract Length: 4 months Location: Worthing The working pattern for this AMHP role consists of a combination of 3 late shifts 13:00-22:00 then 1 night 20:00-7.30 followed by 4 rest days, on a rolling basis. AMHP Grade 12 SSWP 30 hours per week (plus enhancements).The role will includes some weekend hours, bank holidays (additional pay when worked) with an enhancement of 18% pro rata for the late shifts and a 45% for the nights. The bank holiday's that are contractual will be paid with an additional double time of basic salary.The ideal candidate would be interested in the opportunity to cover both annual leave and sickness, particularly of the night shifts but also other shifts that form the 24/7 rota pattern.Please ask to see a copy of the rota pattern if you are interested.This role will involve a combination of going out to assess under MHA and working as a lead to take referrals and triage / prioritise according to risk.The base location for this role is Bridge House, Worthing but generally this role is remote working. Please note that the AMHP hub covers the whole of WSCC.Any questions or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05313.Any questions, or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> or Zowina GreenFor issues or queries regarding your application please contact .To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-15T09:54:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T09:54:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/20da60ce-7eee-4d11-bd6f-804491ad9e92.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fd98d25a-6c3f-4b0f-bf97-39b47f40177d","title":"Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"Salary: £38,626 - £41,511 per annumContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full time (37 hours per week)Location: Horsham County Hall North - Hybrid working to be discussed at interviewAbout the JobThe Safeguarding Adults Hub providers the single point of access for all Safeguarding Adults. The referrals and queries that the Safeguarding Hub responds to cover the full spectrum of life across West Sussex.You will work as part of a strong and dynamic social work service. In this role you will work with colleagues from all our statutory partners, providers and members of the public when reviewing and making vital decisions in relation to Safeguarding Adults.An ability to rapidly risk assess situations and engage with people who may be in crisis is key to the role. You will utilise these skills to develop and implement effective plans of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering better outcomes for people as well as contributing to and developing skills in safeguarding. The hub will triage all safeguarding referrals submitted to the Local Authority, initiate all safeguarding enquiries and develop initial safeguarding plans.Hear from the team:\"The Adult Safeguarding Hub provides a team of highly supportive colleagues who genuinely care for and encourage each other on a daily basis. The team offers a range of training opportunities, with personal and career development promoted within the team. The role is dynamic and fast paced which provides a range of interesting experiences each day, and ongoing learning opportunities for practice.\"Key Skills and QualificationsFor more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Key Skills:<ol>\n<li>Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation), working in partnership with carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies to meet people's outcomes.</li>\n<li>Experience of applying a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice.</li>\n<li>Experience of analysis and interpretation of people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision</li>\n<li>Experience of contributing to or undertaking safeguarding enquiries</li>\n<li>Ability to provide informal supervision and develop the capabilities of less experienced social care practitioners, and to mentor and coach students and apprentices</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, know when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision, and to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protection and respecting confidentiality.</li>\n</ol>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>\n<li>A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification, e.g. Diploma in Social Work.</li>\n<li>Registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach.</li>\n<li>Good, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc.</li>\n<li>Valid, full driving licence. Desirable\n</li>\n</ul>Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05322.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact the hiring manager . If you have any questions around your application or experience any issues whilst applying please contact To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application form. In your application please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills and detail how you meet this in full as you will be shortlisting on this element) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-15T09:43:09.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T09:43:09.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0baefac3-0b3a-49c5-bcc8-eb5839aea21c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9f52bc55-ad84-4e7f-8662-743f51913b30","title":"Senior Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding Adults Hub","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":" Salary: £46,731 to £49,764Working Pattern: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentLocation: Horsham The Safeguarding Adults Hub providers the single point of access for all Safeguarding Adults. The referrals and queries that the Safeguarding Hub responds to cover the full spectrum of life across West Sussex. We are looking for a Senior Social Work Practitioner who can bring new skills, knowledge and background to an already diverse team. Could this be you? You will work as part of a strong and dynamic social work service. In this role you will work with colleagues from all our statutory partners, providers and members of the public when reviewing and making vital decisions in relation to Safeguarding Adults.An ability to rapidly risk assess situations and engage with people who may be in crisis is key to the role. You will utilise these skills to develop and implement effective plans of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering better outcomes for people as well as contributing to and developing skills in safeguarding. The hub will triage all safeguarding referrals submitted to the Local Authority, initiate all safeguarding enquiries and develop initial safeguarding plans. Hear from the team:\"The Adult Safeguarding Hub provides a team of highly supportive colleagues who genuinely care for and encourage each other on a daily basis. The team offers a range of training opportunities, with personal and career development promoted within the team. The role is dynamic and fast paced which provides a range of interesting experiences each day, and ongoing learning opportunities for practice.\" Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05224.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager Marina Sowter (Team Manager * Adult Services and Health) at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-15T09:37:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T09:37:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dcc423a7-61ed-48bd-95dd-02370de1f43e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3c8c93e6-0a1a-4cd1-96dc-a553676a6392","title":"Finance Business Partner","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":"The OpportunitySalary: £46,731 - £49,746 per annum, inclusive of 2024/2025 pay award Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per weekLocation: Your office base will be County Hall, Chichester and a typical week will combine homeworking with attendance at the office. This is led by the needs of the service. As a high calibre finance professional, you'll be used to working with big numbers. Are you ready to use your financial acumen and professional finance business partnering skills to make a difference to the residents of West Sussex?We're looking for a finance professional who is qualified, with experience to deliver a finance business partnering model, which includes a full range of high quality financial management and accountancy services to clients. You will be responsible for advising and influencing the service to make informed financial decisions, which will have a direct impact on service delivery.The role will involve working with Adult Social Care budgets. The service is experiencing a period of unprecedented change, where people are living longer resulting in significant growth in demand for social care services. Since we want to make sure West Sussex is a great place to live, the County Council recognises this challenge and has an ambitious improvement programme. At the heart of this is an aim to promote independence by enabling people to stay healthier and live in their homes and communities for longer. Linking financial data with performance information, and with a naturally enquiring mind, you will play an essential role in supporting the service to build a sustainable model for delivering adult social care services.If you are looking for a diverse and exciting role which offers the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with the service, develop your talent and support senior officers by offering constructive challenge, assurance, recommendations and innovative solutions to add value to their service, then we would like to hear from you.What experience and skills are we looking for?As well as being a finance professional with experience of delivering a finance business partnering model, you will also need to be a:<ul>\n<li>Strategic thinker - someone who can think independently and beyond the surface of a task/ issue to provide a strategic view and added value to the service that you support.</li>\n<li>Relationship manager - someone with the ability to successfully manage key client relationships.</li>\n<li>Critical friend - someone with the ability to challenge, persuade, negotiate and influence the service that you support.</li>\n</ul> Working for usAs 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:<ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>, employers pension contribution at 19.70%</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of 30days plus bank holidays and 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/\">Staff discounts page</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><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further informationThe reference number for this role is CRS00881.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Laura Hardie at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> with the relevant reference number above. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, with reference to above and ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49746 per annum + pension, flexible working","publishDate":"2024-11-14T11:53:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-28T11:53:56.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f04df7ca-eb97-4d7a-ab5c-d57c5ca87055.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"02c24efb-56fc-43eb-80ea-b2ba5f027639","title":"Coordinator","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"About The JobSalary: £26,409 to £27,711 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm) Location: Based in Chichester - hybrid working available and will be discussed further at interview.You will be providing self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will include directly supporting the work of social workers by updating databases, attending complex meetings to produce written records, and providing support to senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes.By providing professional business and administrative support you will be making a difference to the work of Children, Young People and Learning Directorate and enhancing the effectiveness of the whole team. More information can be found in the job description attached.Experience and SkillsJust a few key skills you will need include:<ul>\n<li>Work independently, confidently, flexibly and in close partnership with others in the Directorate and wider organisation.</li>\n<li>Good time management to manage short deadlines and conflicting priorities.</li>\n<li>Excellent Word and Excel skills, and the ability to concentrate over long periods of time to take accurate and comprehensive notes during meetings on complex and sensitive subjects.</li>\n<li>Resilience and excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with vulnerable individuals or those with complex problems, and occasional challenging behaviours from those accessing the service.</li>\n<li>Handle information with sensitivity and confidentiality.</li>\n<li>GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li>\n<li>Recognised qualification in office skills or administration, or a business-related subject at level 2 or 3 of the national qualifications framework, or have acquired equivalent experience within the workplace.</li>\n</ul>For full list of key skills as well as the qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the job description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About UsHere at West Sussex County Council, we are passionate about our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support.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'.We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There's never been a more rewarding time to join.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05446.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 explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject 3 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26409 - £27711 per annum + Local Goverment Pension","publishDate":"2024-11-14T09:12:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T09:12:48.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c884e96d-8b92-4387-88b4-f2012fc62e67.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8ecdd1d7-2d81-40b8-bf14-822d68027085","title":"Coordinator","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"About The JobSalary: £26,409 to £27,711 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm) Location: Based in Worthing - hybrid working available and will be discussed further at interview.You will be providing self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will include directly supporting the work of social workers by updating databases, attending complex meetings to produce written records, and providing support to senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes.By providing professional business and administrative support you will be making a difference to the work of Children, Young People and Learning Directorate and enhancing the effectiveness of the whole team. More information can be found in the Job Description attached.Experience and SkillsJust a few key skills you will need include:<ul>\n<li>Work independently, confidently, flexibly and in close partnership with others in the Directorate and wider organisation.</li>\n<li>Good time management to manage short deadlines and conflicting priorities.</li>\n<li>Excellent Word and Excel skills, and the ability to concentrate over long periods of time to take accurate and comprehensive notes during meetings on complex and sensitive subjects.</li>\n<li>Resilience and excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with vulnerable individuals or those with complex problems, and occasional challenging behaviours from those accessing the service.</li>\n<li>Handle information with sensitivity and confidentiality.</li>\n<li>GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li>\n<li>Recognised qualification in office skills or administration, or a business-related subject at level 2 or 3 of the national qualifications framework, or have acquired equivalent experience within the workplace.</li>\n</ul>For full list of key skills as well as the qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the job description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About UsHere at West Sussex County Council, we are passionate about our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support.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'.We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There's never been a more rewarding time to join.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05445.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 explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject 3 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26409 - £27711 per annum + Local Government Pension","publishDate":"2024-11-14T09:05:07.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T09:05:07.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/955d1e24-039b-49e0-9a47-3b49a0c0714c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f296ff5d-e661-4b19-8d35-f052e5306bec","title":"House Project Facilitator","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":"The West Sussex approach puts the child first. We work with children, families, communities, our partners and schools in a restorative, strength-based way. Strong relationships are at the heart of what we do.Operating within the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate, you will be expected to have a good understanding of how local, regional, and national education, health and social care markets operate and the ability to identify and manage opportunities and risk.Please view the National House Projects Youtube page for further information around what a House Project is - <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcY1hJi1qvI28hZhHLv_2Q\">The National House Project - YouTube</a>Salary: £35,235 - £37,938 per annumWorking Pattern: Full time (37 hours)Contract Length: PermanentLocation: Countywide travel may be required - based at Bridge House Worthing (opportunity for hybrid)As a House Project Facilitator, you will be providing direct support to approximately 12 young people we care for who are over the age of 16 who have been referred to the House Project.The aim of project is to provide independence and support to young people. Over a period of around a year, the project members will develop their life skills, community skills and independence to live their lives, achieve their aspirations, be a good neighbour and manage a tenancy. Ongoing support will also be provided to young people who graduate from the House Project.You'll need to be able to work tenaciously, flexibly and in an entirely solution-focused and empowering way. This will be a physically active role, and you'll be regularly involved in various group activities with young people. You will also need to be able to drive to various locations around the county.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>\n<li>Developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills in a variety of contexts with young people.</li>\n<li>Ability to form positive relationships with young people which facilitate positive personal development.</li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively and to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Ability to negotiate with external stakeholders and with the young person e.g. around housing options and housing provisions.</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively on your own initiative, manage your own time and achieve challenging outcomes to tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>Good problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and plan accordingly.</li>\n</ul> Qualifications and experience:<ul>\n<li>Relevant degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating that level of applied knowledge in providing advice and support to young people.</li>\n<li>Have an understanding of the social, emotional, safeguarding and practical challenges facing the young people we care for and care leavers.</li>\n<li>An understanding of child development, the impact of trauma and experience of working with vulnerable young people to an agreed practice framework.</li>\n<li>Clear understanding of the legal framework for children and young people who are looked after.</li>\n<li>Clear understanding of safeguarding and ability to assess situations for and with young people, managing and referring on appropriately.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate previous successful experience of working with young people, who have faced difficult circumstances.</li>\n</ul>Rewards and Benefits<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"190\">For a full list of the benefits, you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05460. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35235 - £37938 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-14T04:07:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-28T04:07:08.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0b46d3fa-9ed4-4256-ac3a-c373be8d5e3c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"951abcdc-1ccc-4739-bd61-58cd7db5746d","title":"Senior / Social Worker - Hospital Team, Redhill","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"East Surrey Hospital, Redhill","locationType":3,"description":" About The JobSalary: £35,235 to £45,718 dependent on experience Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Length: Permanent Location: East Surrey Hospital, Redhill You will manage a complex caseload collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes. You will be working within a supportive environment to apply your social work skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. You will be supporting less experienced colleagues to apply learning to further develop their capability, and professional confidence. You will be supported with professional supervision and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development. You will work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and have an excellent understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area. You will remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and codes of conduct as well as Social Work England professional standards to uphold a high-quality, seamless service. Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05360.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Deborah Clay (Team Manager, Adult Services and Health) at For issues or queries regarding your application please contact . To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35235 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-13T12:03:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-04T12:03:02.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d63a9f83-df54-4975-9776-29053cf57583.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a528b731-80fb-467d-91a0-715f0fccd557","title":"Assistant Care Manager - Horsham","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents. If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance.This is a great opportunity for you to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in our Safeguarding Hub. You will act alongside our social work Team and health care colleagues responsible for delivering a statutory social work service to adults in the locality of West Sussex.Safeguarding Hub:<ul><ul>\n<li>act as single point of contact for all safeguarding adults' referrals</li>\n<li>carry out the initial triaging and decision making for safeguarding referrals</li>\n<li>carry out risk assessments</li>\n<li>agree and initiate initial safeguarding plans</li>\n<li>work in partnership with other agencies including police, service providers, housing and so on in relation to managing risk</li>\n<li>provide support and expertise to Adults' Services and partner agencies in relation to statutory safeguarding duties and processes.</li>\n</ul></ul>The team cover the whole of West Sussex and receive referrals from a wide range of sources, including:<ul><ul>\n<li>members of the public</li>\n<li>concerned family and friends of a resident</li>\n<li>the police</li>\n<li>the ambulance service</li>\n<li>health colleagues</li>\n<li>care homes</li>\n<li>other care providers.</li>\n</ul></ul>About The JobSalary: £28,264 to £30,060 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Length: Permanent Location: County Hall North, Horsham✅Do you have experience within the Social Work sector?✅Are you passionate about providing quality care to the community?✅Do you want to #BeTheDifference?We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative new assistant care manager to join our Safeguarding Adults Hub. The successful candidate will be assigned their own portfolio working alongside Health, Community and Third Sector colleagues. You will be forward thinking and able to take the initiative when required whilst remaining calm and professional during particularly stressful or challenging times. Workers within the Safeguarding Hub make decisions about whether referrals need to be taken forward as safeguarding concerns or enquiries, or whether another route is more appropriate, for example, an assessment of the person's social care needs.A priority for the team is to ensure the person being referred is kept central to the decision making process. This means seeking their views, or the views of those close to them in terms of what they would like to achieve from the process. It may also mean undertaking assessment of the person's mental capacity and seeking representation for them where they are unable to make decisions for themselves.As with all our teams, partnership and collaborative working is a vital aspect of decision making and the hub have close links with Sussex Police, the ambulance service, Care Quality Commission and health services. They also work really closely with hospital and community teams, both in terms of referring people on after the initial triage and planning and also in acting as a point of contact for safeguarding advice and guidance. They also frequently support other areas of Adults' Services and less experienced workers.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (please cover within your application):<ol>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</li>\n<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.</li>\n</ol>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>\n<li>GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li>\n<li>NVQ Level 3 in Care. Desirable</li>\n<li>Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.</li>\n<li>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.</li>\n<li>An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.</li>\n<li>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</li>\n</ul>Further Information 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.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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £30060 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-11T11:19:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T11:19:46.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/be932f59-f6e3-4084-be5f-471ed653e641.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2b53d096-61c6-49dd-9dba-ff5247c447f5","title":"Education Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Crawley, Littlehampton","locationType":3,"description":"The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 8 £31,586 to £34,314. per annumContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 37 hours per week (full time)Location: Littlehampton, West Worthing or Crawley (plus Crawley Weighting Allowance of £561 per annum). Please register your interest for other locations across West Sussex.Please note: 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.Closing date: 30 November 2024Interview date: Please do not wait until the closing date to apply, as applications are reviewed each week and interviews are held on an ad hoc basis. Are you looking for the next stage in your career?Do you hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Mental Health?Do you have experience working with children and young people in an education setting?As an Education Mental Health Professional (EMHP), you will be based within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST), working alongside various mental health professionals.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.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.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.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.Development OpportunitiesEducation Mental Health Practitioners make a real difference in supporting Mental Health in Children and Young People.We have many development and progression opportunities within our Mental Health Support Team:<ul>\n<li>Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner from £30,296 per annum,</li>\n<li>CBT qualified Mental Health Practitioner from £37,336 per annum,</li>\n<li>Senior Mental Health Practitioner from £45,441 per annum.</li>\n</ul>About UsOur 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.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'.We fulfil 3 core functions:<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>For more information, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wsthoughtfull/\">Instagram WS Thoughtfull page</a> and our <a href=\"https://schools.westsussex.gov.uk/Page/20224\">WSCC Services for Education website.</a>About YouWe are looking for someone who:<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>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.Key Skills:<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>BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05396. We are also recruiting to Mental Health Practitioners under CAFHE05394.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Fran Ruocco (Northern Team Manager, Thought-Full) at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:thought-\">thought-</a> for more information.For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter (or please visit https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/job-search).In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.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/\">application help</a> page. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31586 - £34314 per annum + LGPS, flexible working","publishDate":"2024-11-11T03:21:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-02T03:21:48.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d8a1ef23-a86d-4751-9480-a35dcef7864b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0e8cbe12-707f-410d-9c18-bb3ea7526edb","title":"Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester, Horsham, Crawley","locationType":3,"description":"The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 10 £38,626 to £41,511 per annum. Pro rata for 18.5 hours £19,313 to £20,755 per annumContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 37 hours per week (full-time) and 18.5 hours per week (part-time)Location: You can work from one of the following locations: Horsham, Chichester, and Crawley (plus Crawley Weighting Allowance of £561 per annum)Please note: 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.Closing date: 30 November 2024Interview date: Please do not wait until the closing date to apply, as applications are reviewed each week and interviews are offered on an ad hoc basis. Do you have experience of working with people with mental health difficulties?Have you trained in low or high intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?We have exciting opportunities to be part of West Sussex County Council's Mental Health Support Team; we are expanding our Mental Health services to meet the growing needs of our community. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will hold cases of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems within schools, being responsible for developing packages of care for them.You will deliver a variety of evidence-based interventions against a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model, working collaboratively with children, young people, their families, schools, and other mental health professionals.Key areas of responsibility:<ul>\n<li>Providing advice to schools and families, and liaising with external specialist services, to get the right support for children and young people.</li>\n<li>Keep clear records, case files, assessments, and data.</li>\n<li>Work in line with safeguarding protocols and follow the Local Safeguarding Board guidance.</li>\n<li>Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to the people you are supporting.</li>\n</ul>You will need to be able to demonstrate personal resilience as some cases may be sensitive, traumatic, or potentially emotionally distressing.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.About UsOur Mental Health Support Team is made up of over 60 professionals, and we are continuing to increase our service to support the growing needs of our communities.We currently have opportunities for Mental Health Practitioners to make a real difference in supporting Mental Health in Children. 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'.We fulfil 3 core functions:<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>For more information, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wsthoughtfull/\">Instagram WS Thoughtfull page</a> and our <a href=\"https://schools.westsussex.gov.uk/Page/20224\">WSCC Services for Education website.</a>About YouWe are looking for someone who has carried out Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has experience of low or high-intensity CBT mental health assessments.You will need to be able to travel independently to carry out assessments, and there will be periodic physical requirements to the role.If you are interested in making a difference and working in a friendly and supportive team with a role that offers variety and challenge, then this could be the role for you.Key Skills: <ol>\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.</li>\n<li>Ability to carry out initial (mental health) assessments which will include thorough assessments of risk and safeguarding or where there may be additional complexities.</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 including assessing, recording, and communicating risk appropriately and taking necessary actions.</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.</li>\n</ol>BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9kNDVhYmE3MDI2ODFlZGI3NDM5MDhiNDdjOTVlOWQ3OC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\">Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05394. We are also recruiting to Education Mental Health Practitioners under CAFHE05396.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Fran Ruocco (Northern Team Manager, Thought-Full) at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:thought-\">thought-</a> for more information.For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter (or visit https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-at-wscc ).In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.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/\">application help</a> page. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum + LGPS, flexible working","publishDate":"2024-11-11T03:04:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-02T03:04:57.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/48766f33-6425-4318-ae43-53b8c4198203.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8784b926-3df1-467f-b5dd-cffa740c2df4","title":"Social Worker - Family Safeguarding - Crawley","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Crawley, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"About The Job<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy80ODcvZmJkYmUxMGU3YjliNTk5MjU4OWJmNjQ1NTU5NDZjNjQucG5n.png?1731334085892\" alt=\"\">Salary: £44,015 - £51,993 (inclusive of market supplement & crawley allowance) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: Crawley Join our Family Safeguarding East Team and you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children.We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and resilient social worker who is excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. Our teams are co-located multi-disciplinary teams that include specialist adult practitioners from domestic abuse (to support both victims and perpetrators), substance use/recovery and mental health services ensure that families are getting support at the right time.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>.How We Support YouAt West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:<ul>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>\n<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>An excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>\n</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</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><ul><li>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>\n</li></ul>About YouJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>\n<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>\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>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</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 a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>\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 are available.</li>\n</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached.About UsHere at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a support and inclusive employer.That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05318.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. 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Family Support Worker

West Sussex County Council

£26409 - £27711 per annum + Local Government Pension

Worthing, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

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House Project Facilitator

West Sussex County Council

£35235 - £37938 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

Senior / Social Worker - Hospital Team, Redhill

West Sussex County Council

£35235 - £45718 per annum

East Surrey Hospital, Redhill (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

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Assistant Care Manager - Horsham

West Sussex County Council

£28624 - £30060 per annum

Horsham (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Education Mental Health Practitioner

West Sussex County Council

£31586 - £34314 per annum + LGPS, flexible working

Crawley, Littlehampton (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Mental Health Practitioner

West Sussex County Council

£38626 - £41511 per annum + LGPS, flexible working

Chichester, Horsham, Crawley (On-Site)

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Social Worker - Family Safeguarding - Crawley

West Sussex County Council

£44015 - £51993 per annum + local gov pension scheme

Crawley, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

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Family Information Service Co-ordinator

16- 19 Study Programme Tutor (Maths)

Thought-Full Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Careers Adviser

Family Support Worker

Support Worker

Dedicated AMHP Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner

AMHP Hub SSWP - Secondment / FTC

Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding Adults Hub

Finance Business Partner

Coordinator

Coordinator

House Project Facilitator

Senior / Social Worker - Hospital Team, Redhill

Assistant Care Manager - Horsham

Education Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioner

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding - Crawley

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