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We are seeking a team-orientated, diligent and skilled person to join the team engaged on a variety of general maintenance and horticultural maintenance activities around Bognor Regis and to support local events.\nIt is essential that you hold a clean Full Driving Licence as you will be required to drive Town Council’s vehicles as part of the role. You will also be responsible for operating a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and handheld power tools and will work as part of a mobile Town Force team maintaining sites primarily in and around Bognor Regis. You will also be required to work on your own on occasions.\nThe successful applicant will be expected to be skilled and experienced in the use of various powered machinery, have industry related experience and will be expected to work outdoors throughout the year. You will have a positive approach to working and take pride in the work that we do. 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(April 2025 pay award pending)\nApplications forms are available on the website www.bognorregis.gov.uk or via e-mail erikaadams@bognorregis.gov.uk or phone 01243 867744.\nClosing date: 9 am on 6 May Interviews: w/c 12 May 2025\nThe Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes diversity","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 – 27,269 per annum (April 2025 pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-04-16T08:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cee74cb6-2561-42b0-a1a5-3ba5bb8d32e0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ea91de5-abc0-4eb8-a331-3867b37ded4f","title":"Housing Administration Officer","employer":"Adur & Worthing Councils","department":"","location":"Worthing Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"Housing Administration Officer\nPost No: 4090\nSalary: Starting from £27,711 to £30,060 per annum\nGrade: Grade 4\nHours: 37 Hours per week\nPlace of work: Worthing Town Hall\nClosing date: 29th April 2025\nInterviews: TBC\nThis role offers the opportunity for an enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated team player to join our Business Support Team. As Housing Administration Officer you will support the team manager in providing an efficient and effective administrative support service to the various teams and services of Adur Homes.\nThe successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail. You will need to be adaptable to ever changing needs. Experience of working in a busy administrative environment and the ability to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues is essential. It is also essential that you can demonstrate numeracy, literacy and strong IT skills.\nYou will be based on site and cannot perform this role remotely.\nAt Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the \"Showing how you meet the person specification and job description\" section of the application form. \nAs a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. \nStaff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Training & development</li>\n<li>Occupational Health</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>\n<li>Employee resource groups/networks </li>\n<li>Buddy Support Programme </li>\n<li>Flexible working options</li>\n</ul>\nWe are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. 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We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.\nOverall Job Purpose:\nTo support the Housing Options manager in the day to day operation, management and development of the Housing Options team in carrying out the Local Authority’s statutory duties to homeless and potentially homeless applicants and those in housing need. The postholder also deputises for the Housing Options Manager.\nFor more information about joining the Housing Options Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).\nWe love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. 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We are seeking an Environmental Health Technician to join our busy Environmental Protection service within our Public Health & Regulation Team.\nYou will deal with a wide range of environmental protection matters, so it is essential you have comprehensive knowledge of relevant environmental protection legislation and enforcement. A knowledge of and experience in acoustics, air quality and/or environmental permitting would be an advantage.\nThe successful candidate will work as part of a busy, agile, friendly, inclusive and professional team. Team working skills are key as is the ability to work with others across the Council and with external organisations and businesses. Good communication skills are vital. You will also be a clear and accurate record keeper and use your knowledge and intuition to seek desirable outcomes. \nWhat we can offer: \nWe are a forward thinking organisation and you will have the opportunity to develop and grow in this role. On top of this, you’ll get an excellent pay package, generous annual leave entitlement (+ bank holidays) and a local government pension.\nWe offer flexible working conditions and benefits that can be tailored to suit you - from our essential car user scheme, parental leave policies through to employee discounts, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career with us.\nFurther Information: \nFor an informal discussion, please contact Nadeem Shad, Team Leader (Environmental Protection) on 01273 263303, <a href=\"mailto:nadeem.shad@adur-worthing.gov.uk\">nadeem.shad@adur-worthing.gov.uk</a>.\nAt Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. 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Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 25 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries.Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working.\"I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues.\" - Senior Social Work PractitionerAbout The JobSalary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Chichester Interview Date: 12th May 2025We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner (SSWP) to join our Chichester Community Team. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team.As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you'll support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality, strengths-based practice. You'll play a key role in mentoring and supervising colleagues, managing complex cases, and ensuring high standards across assessments and care planning.You'll need a strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and experience in applying these in practice. You should also bring a commitment to the strengths-based model-empowering people to meet their outcomes using their own capabilities, family support, and local community assets, alongside funded care where appropriate.What You'll Be Doing<ul>\n<li>Supporting the Team Manager in day-to-day operations</li>\n<li>Supervising and mentoring team members</li>\n<li>Chairing Best Interest Meetings</li>\n<li>Quality assuring assessments and reviews with a strengths-based focus</li>\n<li>Promoting and supporting staff wellbeing</li>\n<li>Contributing to complaint resolution and continuous service improvement</li>\n</ul>You will be a confident and empathetic communicator-capable of managing expectations, delivering difficult messages sensitively, and finding alternative solutions in line with our approach. Experience in a supervisory role (or strong foundations and training in supervision) is essential.You'll also be committed to upholding strong social work values and supporting both qualified and unqualified staff.Please feel free to contact Jo Boylin directly if you would like more information on the role. Experience and SkillsPlease ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application: * A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work. * A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work (e.g., Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional) or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level. * Registered with Social Work England. * Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions. * Extensive 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. * Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach. * Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc. * Requirement for BIA qualified practitioners to contribute to BIA service delivery, AMHP qualified practitioners to contribute to AMHP service delivery. * Valid, full driving licence. Desirable*Please read the role profile for the required key skills for this role as they also need to be covered within your applicationFurther InformationFor 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. 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 (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. 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Candidates should be experienced, enthusiastic and have a passion for trees.\nWith your qualifications in arboriculture and expert knowledge you will provide a quality service assisting the districts residents, supporting Planning and the Tree Officer with making recommendations on Tree Preservation Orders, planning applications and advise with tree related matters.\nYou will have knowledge of arboricultural best practice and relevant British Standards.\nYou will be required to undertake on-site surveys, advise Planning with reports, maintain an accurate record of tree inspections and direct tree work on council owned trees.\nFor more information about joining the Greenspace team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).\nWe love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun\">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.\nWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.\nClosing Date: 9 May 2025 at 12:00 noon\nInterview date: 16 May 2025\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £30,559- £32,654","publishDate":"2025-04-11T13:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/79d2e023-2a88-4040-8a7c-f731a4bd1ea4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ffa35401-c246-41ee-8154-70a44d043b07","title":"Social Worker-Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bridge House, Worthing BN12 4SE","locationType":3,"description":"About UsWorking for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. This is a great opportunity for you to join us as a qualified social worker. This is an innovative pilot scheme for the Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team (MHSWDT), which will form an integral part of a new model of discharge, being implemented in partnership with our colleagues in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT). The team will work alongside a Discharge Hub, led by SPFT, and will be responsible for managing the discharges for all complex social care discharges from acute and community mental health hospitals.If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, why not join us and let's make a difference to our communities together!About the jobSalary: £35,235 to £41,511 per annum Working Pattern: Full time,37 hours per week Contract Length: Permanent Location: Bridge House, WorthingAs a Social Worker, you will be working with people with severe and enduring mental health challenges and coordinating their discharge from hospital. You will work in partnership with our health colleagues and directly link into the wards to support a fast-paced discharge, which adheres to all statutory requirements.You will manage a caseload, collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes.Act as a professional representative for the service, focusing on the safe and effective delivery of services to individuals with complex mental disorders. Uphold integrity, professionalism, and respect for the organisation, prioritising the needs of both individuals and the business.Your office based will be in Worthing, with opportunities to work hybrid from home part of the week. You will need to take an organised approach whilst exercising your expertise with knowledge of policies and legislations to support those in need.There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal office hours. You will be required to travel county wide, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport so it is desirable for you to have a driving licence.Experience and SkillsKey Skills & Qualifications (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):<ol>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret people related information and data in order to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</li>\n<li>Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service in order to support individuals.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in order to deliver the most effective service.</li>\n<li>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and</li>\n<li>Ability to remain up to date with key legislation and apply legislative requirements within social work practice. \n</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format including the ability to explain complicated information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision. Qualifications and/or experience: Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work. * Registration with the relevant professional registration body and responsibility for maintaining registration with that body. * Approved Mental Health Practitioner (it is a requirement to have AMHP qualification or to be working towards the qualification to be complete within 2 years of appointment and to maintain level of knowledge). * Full, valid driving licence.</li>\n</ol>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.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 <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05703For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rifat Khan (Service Manager Working Age Mental Health) 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 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 right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, 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":"£35235 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-11T09:34:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T09:34:58.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eae323b4-6778-430b-b367-4c94e0e97939.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"57cae4b6-4746-4dde-8f6b-bb8e672aa9a8","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bridge House, Worthing, BN12 4SE","locationType":3,"description":"About UsWorking for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. This is a great opportunity for you to join us as an experienced qualified social worker.We're embracing a strength based approach and working within a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both people and their local communities. Together, we'll focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety, to promote wellbeing and independence.We'll ensure that residents, families, and communities have the right support in place, and at the right time. 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.About The JobAs a Senior Social Worker, you will be part of a dynamic social work service conducting strengths-based assessments in complex situations. You will apply relevant legislation and advanced social work skills to develop and implement support plans that enhance wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes, while also contributing to safeguarding efforts. You will manage a complex caseload, collaborating with individuals and their family or friend carers, conducting strengths-based assessments and reviews to identify eligible needs and personalised outcomes.You will apply your social work skills to develop and implement support plans that improve wellbeing and meet eligible needs, while utilising community assets.You will collaborate effectively with staff and voluntary agencies, demonstrating a strong understanding of relevant health, voluntary, and private services in the area. You will stay informed and compliant with legislation, organizational procedures, policies, and the Social Work England professional standards to maintain a high-quality, seamless service.Your office based will be in Worthing, with opportunities to work hybrid from home part of the week. You will need to take an organised approach whilst exercising your expertise with knowledge of policies and legislations to support those in need.There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal office hours. You will be required to travel county wide, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport so it is desirable for you to have a driving licence.Experience and SkillsKey Skills & Qualifications (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):<ol><li>Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs in complex situations and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation). 2. Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills when working in partnership with people, carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in complex situations to meet people's outcomes. 3. Experience of managing situations with complex and competing risks, utilising a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice. 4. Experience of analysis and interpretation of complex people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. 5. Experience of leading on safeguarding enquiries.</li></ol>Qualifications and/or experience:A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work.<ul><li>Registered with Social Work England * Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions. * Extensive 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. * Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach * Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc. * Valid, full driving licence. Desirable</li></ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.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 <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05702For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rifat Khan (Service Manager Working Age Mental Health) 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 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 right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, 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":"£42708 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-11T08:59:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T08:59:13.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5e24b72a-ce40-46a8-b4a8-f7981a968002.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6f16de41-acee-4036-a0e4-ffc50dd3e5ae","title":"Senior Social Work Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bridge House, Worthing ,BN12 4SE","locationType":3,"description":"About UsWorking for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team (MH SWDT) team has a vacancy for a full time qualified Social Worker. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work for team, which will form an integral part of a new model of discharge, being implemented in partnership with our colleagues in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.The team will work alongside a Discharge Hub, led by SPFT and will be responsible for managing the discharges for all complex social care discharges from acute and community mental health hospitals.About the jobSalary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum Working Pattern: Full time,37 hours per week Contract Length: Permanent Location: Bridge House, WorthingAs a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing a statutory social work service to individuals seeking or requiring specialised mental health services, and will assist in facilitating their discharge from the hospital.You will work in partnership with the newly formed mental health hospital discharge hub including completion of all statutory work such as Care Act assessments, s117 aftercare planning meetings, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings as well as any other social care related tasks and functions.The role will require a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure to ensure that all aspects of the individual's needs are addressed and integrated into the discharge process. You will contribute as part of a dedicated small team operating county-wide, specifically focused on discharge responsibilities.Your office based will be in Worthing, with opportunities to work hybrid from home part of the week. You will need to take an organised approach whilst exercising your expertise with knowledge of policies and legislations to support those in need.There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal office hours. You will be required to travel county wide, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport so it is desirable for you to have a driving licence.Experience and SkillsKey Skills & Qualifications (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):<ul>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret people-related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</li>\n<li>-Ability to work proactively as a team member to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, ensuring regular reviews and risk management with various individuals, carers, or families. Evidence of effectively prioritising work and meeting deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service to support individuals.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice, and supervision.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral formats, including explaining complicated information to a wide range of people and negotiating and persuading others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</li>\n<li>Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work.</li>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and responsibility for maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>Approved Mental Health Professional (it is a requirement to have AMHP qualification or to be working towards the qualification to be complete within 2 years of appointment and to maintain level of knowledge).</li>\n</ul> For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.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 <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05701For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rifat Khan (Service Manager Working Age Mental Health) 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 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 right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, 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":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-11T08:44:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T08:44:10.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/642b8029-2944-4220-bb8e-1286cf1615c8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"73408f27-ab21-4af8-8d8f-ff915fe2012c","title":"Asset Manager","employer":"Adur & Worthing Councils","department":"","location":"Worthing Town Hall","locationType":2,"description":"Asset Manager\nPost No: TBC\nSalary: Starting from £45,718 to £49,764 per annum\nGrade: Grade 8\nHours: 37 hours per week\nPlace of work: Worthing Town Hall\nClosing date: 24th April 2025\nInterviews: TBC\nAt Adur & Worthing we are committed to taking an entrepreneurial and commercial approach to serving our communities. We are focused on using our assets and investments to improve our economy and support our communities. So…\n<ul>\n<li>Are you qualified or part qualified in non-residential property asset/estate management?</li>\n<li>Are you seeking a role within a friendly and results oriented team?</li>\n<li>Are you adaptable and a good communicator?</li>\n<li>Are you interested in a variety of work across asset types?</li>\n<li>Are you keen to drive value for our communities and help us to improve our service?</li>\n</ul>\nThis is a key position in an environment where your property, tactical and commercial skills will flourish and where energy for the job is appreciated, led by experienced, supportive and friendly staff to assist in your success.\nThe Councils have significant holdings of community and commercial property and we want to maximise value and community benefit from these assets. Working across the Adur District and Worthing Borough administrative area provides a unique breadth of opportunity, as we own a very wide variety of property types. This includes high quality investment assets, agricultural land, urban investment property, community and sports/leisure property, the seafronts and a range of eclectic assets.\nWe will want you to quickly gain an understanding of parts of the portfolio that require your attention, get ahead of Landlord and Tenant issues, working with us and our tenants on MEES compliance, disposals and problem solving issues, get to know the systems and support the senior staff.\nThe structure of local government is likely to change in the next few years and as such this may present opportunities to work across a wider area and with other types of property. The scope of the role could increase which will appeal to candidates with career ambition or those who prefer to work with certain types of asset class, for example.\nThis role is within a high-performing professional team. We are therefore looking for someone with problem solving skills, communication skills, and who is calm under pressure. This is a collaborative team that values work being done in a timely fashion and will help you to deliver and grow. There is experienced support to assist you in the role and assist in getting to know our systems and processes. We have good data, good geographic software and organised record keeping to enable an easy start.\nA valid driving licence and ability to travel very occasionally to our sites across England is required but predominantly travel would be restricted to Adur and Worthing areas. In future our geographic area may expand depending upon local government structure.\nWe look forward to you being part of the team to bring more growth and prosperity to the people of Adur & Worthing by making the assets we own compliant, income producing and/or of immense value to the community.\nFor further information regarding this role please review the job description/person specification!\nAt Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the \"Showing how you meet the person specification and job description\" section of the application form. \nAs a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. \nStaff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Training & development</li>\n<li>Occupational Health</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>\n<li>Employee resource groups/networks </li>\n<li>Buddy Support Programme </li>\n<li>Flexible working options</li>\n</ul>\nWe are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting from £45,718 to £49,764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-10T13:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-24T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1e78fa4c-f283-46f1-b496-476db800442b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e77d6d4c-32cc-42f1-be64-32307e0a63d7","title":"Repairs Planner","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.\nOverall Job Purpose:\nTo respond to enquiries to our Reactive Repairs service from customers, both internal and external, through a variety of service delivery channels. Resolving enquires at first point of contact where possible and ensuring the highest standard of customer care are provided. \nDay-to-day planning of the DLO’s (and subcontractors) to ensure all jobs are adequately allocated, attended, follow on works raised, jobs re-booked or closed as necessary daily. Ensuring all appointments booked are met on time with correct allocation, operative and materials required, and subsequent jobs booked with residents always updated to ensure a positive customer experience.\nFor more information about joining the Repairs and Maintenance Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).\nWe love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun\">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.\nWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.\nFor support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.\nCLOSING DATE: 25 April 2025\nINTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 8 May 2025\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,000 - £29,999","publishDate":"2025-04-09T14:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d9aef4f8-4fec-4ee8-a41b-a9a3d553e84c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4463dc4c-9b18-4329-9096-2980c447e61e","title":"Regenerative Policy & Project Manager","employer":"Adur & Worthing Councils","department":"","location":"Worthing Town Hall","locationType":2,"description":"Regenerative Policy and Project Manager\nPost No: TBC\nSalary: Starting from £45,718 to £49,764 per annum\nGrade: Grade 8\nHours: 37 hours per week\nPlace of work: Worthing Town Hall\nClosing date: 1st May 2025\nInterviews: Monday 12th May 2025\nAt Adur & Worthing Council’s we are committed to creating a culture of adaptability and creativity to serve our communities and deliver our priorities. We are focused on working collaboratively to improve our economy and support our communities. \n<ul>\n<li>Are you interested in collaboration with external partners to develop creative and innovative policies to address regenerative place based challenges?</li>\n<li>Are you a creative problem solver and able to source innovative solutions to address the challenging socio economic issues impacting Adur and Worthing? </li>\n<li>Are you keen to help drive growth through development strategies?</li>\n<li>Are you adaptable and a good communicator?</li>\n<li>Are you interested in leading a variety of challenging projects? </li>\n<li>Are you keen to drive value for our communities and help us to improve our service?</li>\n<li>Are you seeking a role within a friendly and result oriented team?</li>\n</ul>\nThis is a key position in the newly formed Regenerative Development and Inward Investment team. The post holder will develop evidence based policies to build regenerative place making strategy. Taking ownership of the full policy, report writing and project life cycles from getting to the root cause of issues, leading informed research, using diverse networks and insight to help shape and design council priorities. \nAs a senior management role you will work with and through the Corporate Leadership Team and Council Members to prioritise, develop, implement and deliver with continuous monitoring and evaluation of key work programmes to track, progress and measure impact and performance.\nIn delivering projects, your strong communication skills will develop external partnerships and work with other directorates of the councils to lead projects. Ensuring full ownership of the project lifecycle, including preparation of business cases, procuring delivery solutions via development agreements and construction contracts.\nYou will hold Internal and external oversight and assurance of the programme, cost, design, quality and risk. Commissioning of specialist internal and external resources to ensure projects are delivered within and to budget, and that effective, proactive medium term financial and service strategies are in place to increase impact, reduce net costs and achieve outcomes.\nAdur and Worthing Council’s are committed to a new operating model which will bring digital and data into the heart of the organisation. You will champion this shift and to ensure that your own practice and your service is demonstrably adopting new ways of working.\nAs a leader within our organisation you will embrace and bring to life our three core principles - resilience, adaptability and participation - embedding them in the daily working practices of the team.\nYou will be responsible for developing effective multi disciplinary teams from across the organisation for missions based work, ensuring you have the right people to deliver the required outcomes and ensuring:\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborative practice</li>\n<li>Clear communication</li>\n<li>Clear definition of tasks and responsibilities</li>\n<li>Clear goals, objectives and strategies</li>\n<li>Recognition of and respect for the competence and contribution of each team member</li>\n<li>Competent leadership</li>\n</ul>\nThis role is within a high-performing professional team. We are therefore looking for someone with problem solving skills, communication skills, and who is calm under pressure. This is a collaborative team that values work being done in a timely fashion which will help you to deliver and grow. \nWe look forward to you being part of the team to bring more growth and prosperity to the people of Adur & Worthing by making the assets we own compliant, income producing and/or of immense value to the community.\nAt Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the \"Showing how you meet the person specification and job description\" section of the application form. \nAs a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. \nStaff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Training & development</li>\n<li>Occupational Health</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>\n<li>Employee resource groups/networks </li>\n<li>Buddy Support Programme </li>\n<li>Flexible working options</li>\n</ul>\nWe are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting from £45,718 to £49,764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-09T13:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/56c9fc8f-304e-450b-99c7-b88733223e1b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d84246e8-0cba-415e-9892-3edc529592a3","title":"Social Worker / Senior Social Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"About the JobSalary: £38,626 to £45,718Working pattern: 37 hours per weekContract type: PermanentLocation: Worthing HospitalClosing date: 22/04/2025Interview dates: Week commencing 28th May and 5th MayAre you interested in working within a supportive environment, applying your social work skills to develop and implement support plans, and ensuring that eligible needs are met?Working with the hospital team in this rewarding role, you will work with both Health & Social Care colleagues to provide an excellent Social Work service. In West Sussex, we have a real focus on strengths-based approaches and community-led support; both yourself and the team will be working hard to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission wherever possible.In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.Key Skills and ExperiencePlease be advised you with be shortlisted on your response explaining how you meet the key skills listed.As we are advertising for both a Social Worker and Senior Social Worker please ensure you use the Key listed listed on the job advert for the role you are applying for.Please also state in your application the role you are applying for.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find 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 CAFHE05694.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact for any issues when applying please contact To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your Cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills listed as you will be shortlisted on this) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you confirm which role you are applying for (Social Worker or Senior Social Worker).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 and SWE regisration.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.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":"£38626 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-09T11:51:47.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-19T11:51:47.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0fc708f5-6224-4dca-8e7b-089285674f80.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e323f22c-2740-419c-95c4-c707ecb778db","title":"HMO Officer (Additional Licensing)","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.\nOverall Job Purpose:\nTo assist the Private Sector Housing and Public Health Team in protecting and improving our community’s health and environment with particular emphasis on houses in multiple occupation and implementing and administering the Council’s additional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing Scheme.\nFor more information about joining the Private Sector Housing and Public Health Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).\nWe love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun\">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.\nWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.\nFor support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.\n \nCLOSING DATE: 5 May 2025 23:59pm\nINTERVIEW DATE: Afternoons of 14 and 15 May 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,966.81 - £24,682.22 per annum (£38,626 - £41,511 FTE)","publishDate":"2025-04-09T11:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b344cb75-6a35-4e2b-bc1c-4008c077e03c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"08325d29-5b9e-4990-a457-6a2173c87914","title":"Principal Planning Officer","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"We are hiring. Scroll down to find the role profile for our Principal Planning Officer role and read more about Arun District Council.\nThe post requires the production of high-quality reports and recommendations in line with planning policy and all relevant material considerations for both delegated and non-delegated applications and presentation of items at Committee as requested. You will be required to process and determine larger scale development proposals in the District, and this will involve managing consultees, considering consultation comments, comprehensive case management discussions with managers and producing timely work.\nThe post will require you to deputise for the Strategic Development Team Leader where necessary and sign off delegated decisions on planning applications (other than ‘major’ applications) and work in respect of appeals. This will also include presenting applications to Planning Committee.\nAn important aspect is to use your experience to assist our crop of less experienced staff in learning and development.\nWe are ideally looking for candidates who have experience of working in Local Government and who can make sound and robust decisions on planning applications.\nThe post has an extensive amount of public contact and may require some attendance at public meetings and/or appeal proceedings. Some out of office hours working is part of the job requirement on occasion.\nAbout Arun District Council\nThis is an exciting time to join us here at Arun, we are on the cusp of many major change projects that will move us forward ensuring the vitality of the council. We have high ambitions for this organisation, and all staff play a key and active part in delivering our vision, values, and objectives.\nWe care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun and you could be that difference. Every role and employee at Arun sits at the very heart of our exciting 2022 – 2026 Council Vision, A better future.\nPart of our Vision is to make Arun a thriving, and inclusive area, a place for future generations, providing great services for our residents. Quality of life, and a vibrant and prosperous environment on the south coast makes this an ideal location.\nWe are adding to our talented team of colleagues and want to hear from you if you are ambitious and would like to make a positive impact within the sector and community.\nIf you want to work in an innovative, ethical, and progressive culture, and are committed and driven to enhance and improve the lives and outcomes for individuals, communities, and our environment then we want to hear from you.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.\nFor an informal discussion about these vacancies, please contact either Neil Crowther, Group Head of Planning on 01903 737839.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 - £44,711 per annum (Plus market supplement of £9,140 per annum)","publishDate":"2025-04-09T08:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/142b81c5-69ac-486e-bafb-f55cd95bbdb7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4bc26c06-745d-4286-acff-df31bd8dcfb5","title":"Family Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"About UsAt West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce and are committed to improving our services for children and families in West Sussex. You will join us at a key time in our improvement journey, while we focus on delivering flawless family support and driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan.The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. We work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every child is supported to achieve his or her potential. Working collaboratively with social care so that all children and families are accessing the right help and protection from the most appropriate part of children's services.Early Help ensures that children and families receive accessible and co-ordinated support when they need it. This support ranges across a continuum from universal preventative approaches through to more targeted help where families are experiencing more complex or multiple difficulties. The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 7 £28,624 to £31,067 per annum Working Pattern: 3 x Full-Time (37 hours per week) Contract Length: Fixed Term for 12 monthsLocation: WorthingInterviews to be held w/c 31st March 2025 Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position, however, please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.Family Support Workers assess the needs of children, young people and families in order to access, coordinate and deliver the support they need to improve their outcomes and lived experience and prevent their difficulties becoming irreversible.You'll deliver direct work and interventions around a range of issues to children, young people and their families that helps to keep children safe and supports and sustains positive change for them and their families.You will need strong skills in partnership working, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with parents, families and partners such as education, health, Police and Children's Social Care, to achieve positive outcomes for children.As a Family Support Worker, you might find yourself supporting families:<ul>\n<li>At the front door into services where you will work in collaboration with families and partner agencies to assess risk and needs and ensure children, young people and families can access the most appropriate service at the earliest opportunity.</li>\n<li>By providing them with supported help, working with the whole family to assess the needs of each family member, and to create a whole family plan with agreed outcomes that you will lead, and that the family and professionals will work towards.</li>\n<li>By providing bespoke and wrap-around support for school communities in order to prevent difficulties escalating and requiring targeted support.</li>\n</ul>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, establishing needs, setting objectives and reviewing progress.</li>\n<li>Engage and work creatively in partnership with children/young people and their families, in order to effect positive and lasting change.</li>\n<li>Work in an empowering way with families, focusing on their collective strengths and resources, e.g. using a solution-focused approach.</li>\n<li>Reflect on own practice and to learn from experience. To take responsibility for own performance and to be proactive in relation to own work and professional development.</li>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</li>\n</ul>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 or relevant experience. Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies associated with operating a client focused service.</li>\n<li>Significant experience of working with children / young people and their families in a crisis situation and using a range of direct work interventions.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency context, demonstrating an awareness of differing roles and responsibilities and effective methods of collaboration.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour relevant to the Early Help service.</li>\n<li>Understanding of current childcare legislation and policy.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle / ability to travel around the county independently.</li>\n</ul>Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">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 CAFHE05635.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jonathan Bertram at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-08T11:45:07.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-29T11:45:07.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/60ff1cff-9da5-4fae-8b2d-fe4940e66aec.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0cfa7e0-197c-4f0a-9077-22e95e993b6e","title":"Occupational Therapy Assistant - Regaining Independence Service","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":"About UsReablement is a key strategic priority for West Sussex in 2025, so now is a great time to join the service. The council is investing in growing the service, to reach more people and to support more residents to live as independently as possible for longer.The Regaining Independence Service (RIS) is a therapy led service working with people to help them keep or re-learn skills to manage living independently at home or to get out and about in their local community. Using a strengths-based approach, RIS work over a short and focused period with people who may have had a period of ill health or difficulties caring for themselves to maintain or regain the skills needed to enjoy their every day life. RIS work in partnership with our reablement provider ECL to deliver the Community Reablement Service, and work closely with colleagues in the NHS and other parts of the council.To help us create a reablement workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and to ensure we have diverse perspectives and insights, we would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with a disability.This is what our team members say about working in RIS:\"I think we work well as a team. I feel well supported by the manager and the senior practitioner, who listen to the teams needs and react. I like the fact that as a service WSCC and RIS are extremely flexible and adjust my working to help my work life balance\"\"The team are very supportive with everyone being very generous in terms of sharing knowledge, experience and availability for joint visits. I feel as though the team is passionate about delivering person centred therapy and believe in the core principles of reablement\"RIS is a thriving service: hard working and committed, passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for people, and excited about becoming bigger and better. Come and be part of the future!Take a look at our Regaining Independence Service campaign page for further information on the work of the reablement teams -<a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-social-care-occupational-therapy/our-teams/careers-in-our-regaining-independence-service\"> https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-social-care-occupational-therapy/our-teams/careers-in-our-regaining-independence-service</a>/About The JobSalary: £26,409 to £31,067 per annum (grades 6 to 7) Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: HorshamDo you enjoy working with people and optimising their wellbeing? We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as a part of our strong and dynamic RIS service. You will receive a thorough induction, training and support to enable you to undertake your role.Our Occupational Therapy Assistants need to be resilient, adaptable, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You'll need to work efficiently and accurately record your work using electronic systems. You'll need to be committed to learning about Occupational Therapy and how to implement it in practice.This role will involve undertaking strengths-based assessments with the guidance of an HCPC registered occupational therapist & then developing and implementing a plan of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people. The plans include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for home adaptation supporting people's wellbeing and independence. Additionally you will carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the Mental capacity Act 2007.As it is a community based and fast paced role, you need to be able to travel across the county completing strengths based therapeutic assessments, and prescribe equipment, which may include mobility aids and other equipment for independent living. This may include areas that are not easily accessed by public transport, council pool cars and pool bikes are available.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):<ol>\n<li>Ability to undertake a strengths-based assessment with necessary guidance (as directed by the Care Act 2014) to ascertain required information.</li>\n<li>Ability to develop a person-centred care and support plan with clearly defined outcomes.</li>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide clear and concise guidance and to demonstrate and explain practical activities.</li>\n<li>Ability to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations and deadlines.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate IT skills (Microsoft Office) in order to carry out research, analyse documents, present data and undertake general administrative processes.</li>\n</ol>Qualifications:<ul>\n<li>A minimum of 3 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people with disabilities or with elderly people, and an understanding of the effects of a disabling condition on a person.</li>\n<li>Some experience of working in a hospital, social care or similar formal care environment.</li>\n</ul>Knowledge of the use of and the risk and safety factors associated with disability and equipment / adaptation provision. Rewards and Benefits<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"906\" height=\"600\">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 CAFHE05631.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Joe Vithayathil (Team Manager - Regaining Independence Service) at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>. 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 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.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. 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":"£26409 - £27711 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-07T08:35:22.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T08:35:22.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6bce0d50-5743-46cb-a215-6fd31a3c28e4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e6500737-c6a2-4fa6-bca8-d5914659a761","title":"Customer Service Adviser (First Line)","employer":"Adur & Worthing Councils","department":"","location":"Worthing Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"Customer Service Adviser (First Line) - Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026\nPost No: TBC\nSalary: Starting from £27,711 to £30,060 p.a.\nGrade: Grade 4\nHours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm\nPlace of work: Town Hall, Worthing\nPrimarily Contact Centre based, in the Town Hall. Could be called into any of Adur and Worthing Council’s customer contact locations.\nClosing date: 20th April 2025\nInterviews: TBC\nJoin Our Dynamic Customer Contact Centre Team – A Challenging and Rewarding Career Opportunity\nAre you ready for a fast-paced, rewarding role where every day brings new challenges? We’re looking for a dedicated and resilient individual who thrives in a high-energy environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service.\nAt our Customer Contact Centre, you’ll be at the heart of helping our customers with their most pressing needs. While this role is certainly demanding, it’s also incredibly fulfilling and offers plenty of opportunities for growth, learning, and career advancement.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\n<ul>\n<li>\nHandling high volumes of customer interactions through phone, email, and face to face, ensuring each experience is positive, solution-focused, and empathetic.</li>\n<li>\nProblem-solving - every day presents a new challenge, and you’ll be the expert our customers rely on.</li>\n<li>\nCollaborating with an enthusiastic team that’s committed to helping each other succeed, creating an environment of continuous learning and improvement.</li>\n<li>\nBeing a trusted advisor - you’ll develop expertise in our services, processes and policies, allowing you to guide customers through complex issues.</li>\n<li>\nSupporting customers in arrears - a key part of this role involves working with customers who are behind on payments. You’ll need to approach these situations with care and understanding, negotiating payment solutions in a way that works for both the customer and the Councils’. We believe in offering our customers support and guidance to help them get back on track.</li>\n<li>\nAdapting to change in a constantly evolving role, where you’ll gain valuable skills that can propel you into more advanced positions within the Councils’.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n<ul>\n<li>\nResilience and a can-do attitude - this is a high-pressure environment, Customers who contact us can be vulnerable, frustrated or distressed so the ability to stay calm, focused, and positive is key. Sophisticated communication skills are essential.</li>\n<li>\nExcellent communication skills - clear, empathetic, and effective communication will help you build trust and resolve issues efficiently.</li>\n<li>\nProblem-solving mindset - every customer interaction is different, and you’ll need to adapt quickly.</li>\n<li>\nTeam player mentality - collaborating with others and learning from each other will be essential to your success.</li>\n<li>\nExperience in customer service or a similar fast-paced, customer-facing role is a plus, but we’re also open to training the right person who has the right attitude! We are looking for hardworking, adaptable advisers committed to ensuring excellent customer service, even when the council is unable to provide the resolution the customer desires.</li>\n<li>\nFlexibility - the role is based within our Contact Centre in Worthing Town Hall, but you will be asked to provide assistance when needed at our face to face offices in Worthing and Shoreham.</li>\n</ul>\nWhy This Role Is Worth It:\n<ul>\n<li>\nDevelop your career - this role provides excellent opportunities for advancement. We love to promote from within, and we’ll support you with the training and resources you need to move up.</li>\n<li>\nDynamic environment - no two days are the same! You’ll face a variety of customer needs, keeping the work exciting and engaging.</li>\n<li>\nSupportive team culture - you’ll be part of a close-knit team that encourages collaboration, offers support, and celebrates wins together.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Demands:\nThis is not your typical customer service role. The pace is fast, and the expectations are high. You’ll need to stay focused, multi-task effectively, and manage customer issues with empathy and professionalism. But the rewards are immense - both in terms of the impact you make on customers and the skills you develop along the way.\nThe successful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS clearance and three years employment referencing. \nAt Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the \"Showing how you meet the person specification and job description\" section of the application form.\nAs a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. \nStaff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Training & development</li>\n<li>Occupational Health</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>\n<li>Employee resource groups/networks </li>\n<li>Buddy Support Programme </li>\n<li>Flexible working options</li>\n</ul>\nWe are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting from £27,711 to £30,060 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-04-04T10:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/537c90e7-6584-47a7-a450-4b8d10a4c36c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34862489-1bc4-41f3-945e-e85baa4a2db1","title":"Multi Trade Engineer","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"Join Our Team as a Multi Trade Engineer – Make a Difference in Your Community!\nThere’s never been a better time to join Arun’s Housing, Wellbeing & Communities team. We are transforming the way we deliver our services, and we’re looking for a skilled and dedicated Multi Trade Engineer to help us maintain and improve our residents’ homes. You will be delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance, and installations across our housing stock, directly improving the quality of life for our residents by providing them with safe and comfortable living environments.\nIf you are a skilled in multiple trades, carpentry, or plumbing, and enjoy taking pride in your work, we want to hear from you.\nWe love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun\">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.\nFor more information about the this position, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage). \nWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.\nFor support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 to £35,235 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-03T15:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-17T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/887d0237-d594-4a56-8962-b20cc1da7a8d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c950ef74-0d2d-4d69-926f-4241208abf95","title":"Domestic Abuse Practitioner","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":"About UsAt West Sussex County Council (WSCC), we have a Fixed Term contract opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner in our Early Help Service. We are committed to supporting children, families, and young people to achieve their full potential. We are focused on improved service delivery with measurable outcomes for children, families, and communities.The Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Service is part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. This service identify, assess and assist victims of domestic and sexual violence in order to increase the safety of victims, families and their children and is an integral part of the Early Help Service.The OpportunitySalary: £35,235 to £37,938 per annum, plus Crawley Weighting allowance.Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2025 Location: CrawleyInternal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position, however, please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.You must be able to travel throughout the County, including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.You will work directly with clients and their families who have experienced domestic violence/sexual assault, to ensure they receive an appropriate service. You will work within a multi-agency setting and keep the clients' safety central to all coordinated responses. You will support colleagues and partner agencies to provide the best possible service to victims.This will include crisis management of children and young people who at high risk from domestic abuse, providing one to one or group work to promote safety and understanding of the impact of the abuse for victims and their families, and also advocating for the victim to ensure their voice is heard.You will be a team player whilst also being able to work on your own initiative to manage crisis situations. You will have a passion for supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence and will be able to communicate effectively with multi-agency partners.You will manage a caseload, focusing on all levels of risk in a proactive way, incorporating risk assessment and safety planning. Being both organised and adaptable, you will have the ability to respond to complex situations calmly and effectively.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>\n<li>Excellent crisis management skills with the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with clients, and the ability to provide advice to victims in stressful situations with clarity and empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries.</li>\n<li>Excellent advisory, guiding, negotiating and persuasive skills in order to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>\n<li>Ability to interpret individual needs and to develop appropriate safety and action plans.</li>\n<li>Experienced at judging and analysing, using these skills to solve difficult problems and develop solutions or plans over the medium term in order to work effectively with a wide variety of people.</li>\n<li>Ability to deliver one-to-one or group programmes to support the understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children.</li>\n</ul>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>\n<li>Relevant qualification at degree level in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience in a paid or unpaid capacity of providing support to people in stressful and difficult situations.</li>\n<li>IDVA qualification or willingness to work towards this.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of working in a multi-agency environment with victims of domestic and/or sexual violence.</li>\n<li>Experience of working within legislative frameworks to support victims and using their application to develop, influence and promote safety for clients.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with vulnerable people and managing a complex caseload.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies both adults and children.</li>\n</ul>Valid and full driving licence.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. 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External Role with Bognor Regis Town Council - Town Force Member

Arun District Council

£24,790 – 27,269 per annum (April 2025 pay award pending)

Bognor Regis Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 3 hours ago

Housing Administration Officer

Adur & Worthing Councils

Starting from £27,711 to £30,060 per annum

Worthing Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Housing Options Team Leader

Arun District Council

£42,708 - £44,711 per annum (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 6 days

Environmental Health Technician (Environmental Protection Specialist)

Adur & Worthing Councils

Starting from £24,906.60 to £26,826.60 per annum

Worthing Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Chichester

West Sussex County Council

£46731 - £49764 per annum

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Assistant Tree Officer

Arun District Council

Salary: £30,559- £32,654

Hotham Park Carriage Yard, Bognor Regis (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Social Worker-Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team

West Sussex County Council

£35235 - £41511 per annum

Bridge House, Worthing BN12 4SE (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Social Worker

West Sussex County Council

£42708 - £45718 per annum

Bridge House, Worthing, BN12 4SE (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Social Work Practitioner

West Sussex County Council

£46731 - £49764 per annum

Bridge House, Worthing ,BN12 4SE (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Asset Manager

Adur & Worthing Councils

Starting from £45,718 to £49,764 per annum

Worthing Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Repairs Planner

Arun District Council

£25,000 - £29,999

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Regenerative Policy & Project Manager

Adur & Worthing Councils

Starting from £45,718 to £49,764 per annum

Worthing Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

West Sussex County Council

£38626 - £45718 per annum

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

Posted 7 days ago

HMO Officer (Additional Licensing)

Arun District Council

£22,966.81 - £24,682.22 per annum (£38,626 - £41,511 FTE)

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Principal Planning Officer

Arun District Council

£42,708 - £44,711 per annum (Plus market supplement of £9,140 per annum)

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Family Support Worker

West Sussex County Council

£28624 - £31067 per annum

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

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Regaining Independence Service

West Sussex County Council

£26409 - £27711 per annum

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

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Customer Service Adviser (First Line)

Adur & Worthing Councils

Starting from £27,711 to £30,060 p.a.

Worthing Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Multi Trade Engineer

Arun District Council

£33,366 to £35,235 per annum

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Domestic Abuse Practitioner

West Sussex County Council

£35235 - £37938 per annum + Crawley Weighting allowance

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

Posted 13 days ago

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Housing Administration Officer

Housing Options Team Leader

Environmental Health Technician (Environmental Protection Specialist)

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Chichester

Assistant Tree Officer

Social Worker-Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team

Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Work Practitioner

Asset Manager

Repairs Planner

Regenerative Policy & Project Manager

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

HMO Officer (Additional Licensing)

Principal Planning Officer

Family Support Worker

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Regaining Independence Service

Customer Service Adviser (First Line)

Multi Trade Engineer

Domestic Abuse Practitioner

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