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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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>We'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.</p>\n<p>For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\"><strong>Applying for a job with us</strong></a>. 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We're looking a Night Support Worker to join our wonderful team on a part-time basis.</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/careers-in-adults-residential-services-day-opportunities-and-shared-lives/\">Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</a> to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><strong><span>About The Job</span></strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£12.45 - £12.65 per hour (plus enhancements)</p><p><strong>Enhancements: </strong><em>Weekend working</em> - Time & a half, <em>Bank Holidays</em> - Double time & <em>Night enhancement</em> (8pm - 10pm shifts) *if applicable to the role<strong><br> Working Pattern: </strong>Shifts on 4-week rotation (inclusive of evenings & weekends)</p><p><strong>Contract Length</strong>: Part Time, 22.50 hours per week equating to a total of 90 hours per month *(the weekly hours may vary)</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hammonds, Bognor Regis</p><p>As a Night Support Worker, you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Provide personal physical, emotional care and support during a waking night shift.</li>\n<li>Listen to people and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Undertake light domestic duties as required to ensure cleanliness, comfort, and safety for people we support throughout the day e.g., laundry, or safely cleaning an area after a person has needed personal care.</li>\n<li>Complete regular hourly checks around the service, to include checking on people's wellbeing and on the security of the building.</li>\n</ul><p>You will work as part of a team based within a residential setting. 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We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme</li>\n<li>A range of flexible working options</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li>\n<li>A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, ASOS, B&Q and many more)</li>\n<li>Car benefit scheme</li>\n<li>A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.</p><p><span><strong>How to Apply: </strong></span></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application form explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you explain how your skills and experience relate to the key skills listed on the job description.</p><p>Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p>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.</p><p>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</p><p>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. </p><p>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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Our online platforms offer a download service for books, newspapers and magazines, plus access to trusted information resources.</p><p>During a period of significant and fundamental change, we continually seek to improve and develop our customer offer, meeting residents' high expectations, contributing to the national sector development and consolidating our value to communities.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,731 to £49,764 per annum (£31,575 to £33,624 per annum, pro rata'd per annum)</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Part-time, 25 hours per week</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Based at either Crawley Library, Worthing Library or Power Place in Chichester and working countywide across our network of 36 libraries</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>w/c 19<sup>th</sup> May</p><p>As the Team Manager for the Enquiries, Learning and Enterprise Team in West Sussex Library Service, you will have sound knowledge of information and enquiries services, plus an excellent understanding of how libraries support skills and learning, particularly with job seekers and those wishing to start or develop a local business. 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Excited by the challenge of providing an accessible and universal information service across library networks.</li>\n<li>Experience in curating specialist information for targeted audiences.</li>\n<li>Relevant experience in managing staff and demonstrating strategic leadership with the ability to inspire and motivate action in others.</li>\n<li>Track record of delivering impact for the community through projects and partnerships.</li>\n<li>Chartered Librarian or equivalent level of expertise and good knowledge of information resources and ideally to have experience relevant to public libraries.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills with an open mind and positive outlook. Strong interpersonal skills to build impactful working relationships with colleagues and partners.</li>\n<li>Commitment to developing and enhancing the West Sussex library offer.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Working for us</strong></p><p>As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><strong>local government pension scheme</strong></a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of<strong> 29 </strong>days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our<a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\"><strong>Staff discounts page</strong></a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CPP01074</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager Katie Gledhill (Lead Manager Library Service)at <strong>.</strong>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31575 - £33624 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-23T08:19:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T08:19:19.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e43fb82f-05ed-4fbd-bc98-a2806029b3f2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b983cf9-0982-4e19-8de5-127649496c5f","title":"Residential Childcare Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>In the Worthing area, WSCC Residential Services has a fantastic opportunity within a new home that will care for children with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural needs brought on by early childhood trauma and family breakup. To make sure children receive the right support and have a clear long term plan, the home will function as a temporary emergency assessment home.</span><br> <br><span> This unique role will involve working as a team to provide support, specifically to children who would struggle to live with others and would require additional help from their support circle to thrive. </span></p><p><span>We are looking for a driven professional with a child-centred approach to their work who is willing, able, and committed to helping children. </span></p><p><span>Being able to truly impact the lives of the children and their families will come with joining our children's residential roles. You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about their work and commitment to supporting children.</span></p><p><span>For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/\">Children's residential care careers (westsussex.gov.uk)</a></span></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong><span> £27,711 - £29,093 per annum including weekend working allowance (salary £26,409-£27,711 plus weekend working allowance of £1,302 - £1,382)<br> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time (37 hours) + rota for evening and weekend work<br> <strong>Contract: </strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Location:</strong> <a name=\"_Hlk175319448\"></a>This position will be based in a Residential Home in the Worthing area, with the expectation to provide cover in another Residential Home, Blue Cove within Worthing, as and when required.</span></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months</span></strong></span></p><p><span>To support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role which is identified as hard to recruit and remain in the County Council's employment during this time. </span></p><p><span>The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months</span></p><p> </p><p><span>Shifts and rotas - for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, which will include every other weekend and sleep in duties when needed. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.</span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.</span></p><p><span>In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:</span></p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"227\"></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To succeed in this role, you will be:</p><ul>\n<li>Child centred, with the ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with our children and young people.</li>\n<li>Caring, creative and passionate about supporting and developing positive outcomes for our children and young people</li>\n<li>A positive role model, supporting them to thrive and achieve their full potential.</li>\n<li>Helping to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations to the highest standards possible.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity</li>\n<li>To promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li>\n<li>Qualified to Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent or willing to work towards this.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to join a newly created team, helping to shape our new home, please take a look at the attached job description to see if you have the skills, qualifications and experience to be a Residential Childcare Worker.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05350.</span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact one of the following people;</span></p><p><span><span>Theo Barclay (Registered Manager) </span><a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a></span></p><p><span><span>Elaine West (Resourcing Advisor) </span><a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong><span> </span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>To apply, upload your CV and cover letter, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.</span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. </span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.</span></strong></span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span><span>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 </span><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong><span>application help</span></strong></a><span> page.</span></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27711 - £29093 per annum + Including Weekend Working allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-23T03:08:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T03:08:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f5508f0f-7a66-4a46-b9a2-0051cb3d6760.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cbf277ba-0c72-4d85-920e-a1ed0fa24c5a","title":"Business Improvement Team Leader","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>Overall Job Purpose: </strong>The Business Improvement Team Leader is responsible for driving the continuous improvement of service delivery within Arun District Council’s Housing, Wellbeing & Communities team.  This role is responsible for managing a programme of business improvement projects that deliver improved ways of working and enhance the customer experience.</p>\n<p>The postholder will be expected to use business intelligence and customer insight data to report on service performance and make recommendations for improvements.</p>\n<p>The postholder will lead a business improvement team in coordinating service reviews, identifying improvement opportunities, collecting performance data and managing projects from inception through to implementation. They will also be responsible for overseeing the management and development of housing IT systems.</p>\n<p>The Business Improvement Team Leader will drive the team to deliver innovative solutions and work with the Head of Business Improvement and Tenancy Services to ensure compliance with policy, legislative and regulatory requirements.</p>\n<p>Deputising for the Head of Business Improvement and Tenancy Services where required.</p>\n<p>For more information about joining the Housing and Communities 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).</p>\n<p>We 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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>We'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.</p>\n<p>For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\"><strong>Applying for a job with us</strong></a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.</p>\n<p><strong>CLOSING DATE: 2 May 2025 23:59pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>INTERVIEW DATE: TBC</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 - £44,711 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T15:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/76a7654d-bdeb-4b81-addb-bce52470fa06.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dcb2c638-5662-4698-95df-f5a24d866249","title":"Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £42,003 - £54,533 (inclusive of market supplement)<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Durban House, Bognor Regis / County Hall, Chichester with countywide travel</p><p><strong>\"In West Team, you have a voice that is listened to and a management team that understand the saying 'one size fits all' doesn't always work with the children and family's we are working with. Management allows you to think outside the box, be creative and come up with ideas that help better support the family and children that we support and protect.\" -</strong> <strong>Jade, Social Worker with Family Safeguarding West Team. </strong></p><p>Joining the Family Safeguarding team in Chichester or Bognor Regis, you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children. All of our staff are trained on the new Family Safeguarding model and motivational interviewing.</p><p>We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a new way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.</p><p>For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.</p><p><strong>How We Support You</strong></p><p><strong>\"My managers have provided me with great support with case work, personal learning and when any personal circumstances have come up…I would thoroughly recommend being a social worker in West, it is a supportive and rewarding environment to be part of.\" - George, Social Worker with Family Safeguarding West Team.</strong></p><p>At West Sussex County Council we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:</p><ul>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>\n<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>An excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><strong>local government pension scheme</strong></a>\n</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>\n</ul><ul><li>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a>\n</li></ul><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Just some of the skills and experience you will need include: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>\n<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached. </strong></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05719.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form . In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42003 - £54533 per annum + local gov pension scheme, hybrid working","publishDate":"2025-04-17T02:32:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T02:32:26.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/797f3d83-cd04-4b40-9331-e7c30350e244.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1feafe81-b6e1-4ec4-8972-77f645ac4bc8","title":"Head of Business Improvement and Tenancy Services","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"<p>This is an exciting time to join Arun District Council as we embark on a new chapter in the management of our homes and neighbourhoods. Having recently restructured our Housing Service, we are now keen to implement a range of service improvements and are looking for someone who can deliver the vision of our permanent post-holder* whilst supporting staff and projects to deliver excellence.</p>\n<p>*Please note that this is a fixed term post for 12 months covering maternity leave.</p>\n<p>As the Head of Business Improvement and Tenancy Services, you will lead an integrated, high-quality, and proactive team dedicated to delivering comprehensive and innovative business solutions across the Housing and Communities Service. The role focuses on enhancing customer experience, whilst ensuring value for money. The postholder will oversee and lead on key strategic projects that improve services for our residents including as we bring together our business improvement and tenancy services functions to deliver a cohesive and collaborative team, focussed on the needs of our tenants.</p>\n<p>The postholder will champion continuous improvement, facilitate change, and ensure compliance with the Council's policies and regulatory requirements.</p>\n<p>We’re looking for a housing professional with demonstrable strategic leadership skills and the ability to support service modernisation and performance excellence by fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement, ultimately enhancing services provided to residents. They will manage key business improvement transformation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. They will also ensure a high performing tenancy services team.</p>\n<p>For more information about joining the Housing, Wellbeing and Communities 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).</p>\n<p>We 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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>We'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.</p>\n<p>For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\"><strong>Applying for a job with us</strong></a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.</p>\n<p><strong>CLOSING DATE: 5 May 2025 23:59pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>INTERVIEW DATE: TBC</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£60,449 - £63,033 per annum (12 month fixed term contract)","publishDate":"2025-04-16T14:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bd3fd484-d109-434f-a350-f18f43647038.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7b17ee3c-3317-4ff9-91e9-36e45711e20a","title":"*External Role with Bognor Regis Town Council - Town Force Member*","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Bognor Regis Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Team Member to become a part of our busy <br>Town Force team. We are seeking a team-orientated, diligent and skilled person to join the <br>team engaged on a variety of general maintenance and horticultural maintenance activities <br>around Bognor Regis and to support local events.</p>\n<p>It is essential that you hold a clean Full Driving Licence as you will be required to drive Town <br>Council’s vehicles as part of the role. You will also be responsible for operating a variety of <br>grounds maintenance equipment and handheld power tools and will work as part of a mobile<br>Town Force team maintaining sites primarily in and around Bognor Regis. You will also be <br>required to work on your own on occasions.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be expected to be skilled and experienced in the use of various <br>powered machinery, have industry related experience and will be expected to work outdoors <br>throughout the year. You will have a positive approach to working and take pride in the work <br>that we do. You will be able to demonstrate high standards of behaviour and professionalism <br>in dealing with the public.</p>\n<p>The position is being offered on a 2-year fixed term contract.<br>Salary £24,790 – 27,269 p.a. 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We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.</p>\n<p><strong>Overall Job Purpose:</strong></p>\n<p>To 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.</p>\n<p>For 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).</p>\n<p>We 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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>We'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.</p>\n<p>For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\"><strong>Applying for a job with us</strong></a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.</p>\n<p><strong>CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2025 23:59pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>INTERVIEW DATE TBC</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 - £44,711 per annum (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T14:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2d2a9351-e97e-4a88-832b-96230bd701d9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf7b413d-c42e-4531-a822-97131f663c0d","title":"Senior Social Work Practitioner - Chichester","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation serving more than 850,000 residents. If you're wondering why you should join us, it's because we offer a truly supportive culture-one that's second to none. Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the <strong>Care Act 2014</strong> is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working.</span></p><p><span><em>\"I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues.\"</em></span><br><span>- Senior Social Work Practitioner</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,731 to £49,764 per annum</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location: </strong>Chichester</span><br><span> <strong>Interview Date: </strong>12th May 2025</span></p><p><span>We have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Senior Social Work Practitioner (SSWP)</strong> to join our <strong>Chichester Community Team</strong>. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>You'll need a strong working knowledge of the <strong>Care Act 2014</strong>, the <strong>Mental Capacity Act 2005</strong>, 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.</span></p><p><span><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supporting the Team Manager in day-to-day operations</span></li>\n<li><span>Supervising and mentoring team members</span></li>\n<li><span>Chairing Best Interest Meetings</span></li>\n<li><span>Quality assuring assessments and reviews with a strengths-based focus</span></li>\n<li><span>Promoting and supporting staff wellbeing</span></li>\n<li><span>Contributing to complaint resolution and continuous service improvement</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>You'll also be committed to upholding strong social work values and supporting both qualified and unqualified staff.</span></p><p><span>Please feel free to contact Jo Boylin directly if you would like more information on the role. </span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span>Please ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application: </span><br><span>* A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work. </span><br><span>* 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 </span><span>level. </span><br><span>* Registered with Social Work England. </span><br><span>* Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions. </span><br><span>* 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. </span><br><span>* Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach. </span><br><span>* Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act </span><br><span>(2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc. </span><br><span>* Requirement for BIA qualified practitioners to contribute to BIA service </span><br><span>delivery, AMHP qualified practitioners to contribute to AMHP service delivery. </span><br><span>* Valid, full driving licence. Desirable</span></p><p><span>*Please read the role profile for the required key skills for this role as they also need to be covered within your application</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-15T12:44:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-29T12:44:49.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ab218b55-6043-4422-b350-81bb44761ce6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46ea7ec8-7b06-4b9a-854f-92fdfabe0b0c","title":"Residential Social Services Officer","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"The White House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The White House</strong></p><p>The White House is a three bedroom home for young people aged 8 - 14 and accommodates both male and female residents on a planned admission basis.</p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for the day to day interaction and care of up to three children with a range of complex needs.You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes.You will be expected to apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidance relating to residential child care. </p><p><br><strong>Responsibilities include</strong></p><ul>\n<li>You will work alongside other professionals for example schools and therapists to provide a consistent team approach to manage care & risk</li>\n<li>Attend meetings with children or represent the team at meetings.</li>\n<li>You will be required to input information into the client database and carry out other related administrative tasks.</li>\n<li>You will also be expected to attend and contribute towards team meetings.</li>\n<li>With support from a senior staff member (sometimes on call not physically present) you will make sound judgements in the moment concerning safeguarding and general safety and wellbeing. These decisions must be within policy and practice and justifiable, demonstrating high standards of care. </li>\n</ul><p></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>You will need to have/be </p><ul>\n<li>Be able to effectively engage and build relationships with children. Have an understanding of the issues and pressures affecting children today.</li>\n<li>Have good listening skills and be able to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure.</li>\n<li>Have excellent communication skills as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues and children.</li>\n<li>Be willing to use your initiative and make decisions around the needs of children on a day to day basis. </li>\n<li>Be flexible in being able to adapt to changing workloads of the team. </li>\n<li>A driving license is required.</li>\n<li>A verifiable pass is required in English and Maths. Have good written / IT skills in order to write contact sheets and reports</li>\n<li>A Diploma at Level 3 would be an advantage or a willingness to work towards it is essential.</li>\n</ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</p><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></p><p>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p>What we can offer you:</p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</p><p>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a></p><p>or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 5 £25,652 to £27,363 per annum plus shift allowance, Full time 37 hours, Permanent contract","publishDate":"2025-04-15T10:33:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/284b6270-0c6c-4849-a8f7-8c54c6ec493b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"76731588-f488-4dfb-9f8e-aadb13eb4382","title":"Assistant Tree Officer","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Hotham Park Carriage Yard, Bognor Regis","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong> </strong>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.</p>\n<p>Greenspace are seeking an Assistant Tree Officer. Candidates should be experienced, enthusiastic and have a passion for trees.</p>\n<p>With 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.</p>\n<p>You will have knowledge of arboricultural best practice and relevant British Standards.</p>\n<p>You 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.</p>\n<p>For 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).</p>\n<p>We 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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>We're an equal opportunity employer. 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We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.</p>\n<p><strong>Overall Job Purpose:</strong></p>\n<p>To 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.</p>\n<p>For 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).</p>\n<p>We 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\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>We'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.</p>\n<p>For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job\"><strong>Applying for a job with us</strong></a>. 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You will join us at a key time in our improvement journey, while we focus on delivering flawless family support and driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan.</p><p>The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. We work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every child is supported to achieve his or her potential. Working collaboratively with social care so that all children and families are accessing the right help and protection from the most appropriate part of children's services.</p><p>Early Help ensures that children and families receive accessible and co-ordinated support when they need it. This support ranges across a continuum from universal preventative approaches through to more targeted help where families are experiencing more complex or multiple difficulties. </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> <strong> </strong>NJC Grade 7 £28,624 to £31,067 per annum<br><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: 3 x Full-Time (37 hours per week)<br><strong>Contract Length</strong>: Fixed Term for 12 months</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Worthing</p><p><strong>Interviews to be held w/c 31st March 2025 </strong></p><p><strong>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position, however, please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</strong></p><p>Family Support Workers assess the needs of children, young people and families in order to access, coordinate and deliver the support they need to improve their outcomes and lived experience and prevent their difficulties becoming irreversible.</p><p>You'll deliver direct work and interventions around a range of issues to children, young people and their families that helps to keep children safe and supports and sustains positive change for them and their families.</p><p>You will need strong skills in partnership working, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with parents, families and partners such as education, health, Police and Children's Social Care, to achieve positive outcomes for children.</p><p>As a Family Support Worker, you might find yourself supporting families:</p><ul>\n<li>At the front door into services where you will work in collaboration with families and partner agencies to assess risk and needs and ensure children, young people and families can access the most appropriate service at the earliest opportunity.</li>\n<li>By providing them with supported help, working with the whole family to assess the needs of each family member, and to create a whole family plan with agreed outcomes that you will lead, and that the family and professionals will work towards.</li>\n<li>By providing bespoke and wrap-around support for school communities in order to prevent difficulties escalating and requiring targeted support.</li>\n</ul><p>You'll need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport and will require access to your own vehicle. 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Communications Officer

Arun District Council

Arun District Council logo

£36,124 - £37,938 per annum, pro rata

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Legal Clerk

West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council logo

£25584 - £25992 per annum

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

Posted 1 day ago

**External Role** Allotments & In Bloom Officer

Arun District Council

Arun District Council logo

£24,790 to £27,269 pro rata*

West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Litigation Lawyer

West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council logo

£38626 - £41511 per annum

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Night Support Worker

West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council logo

£12.45 - £12.65 per hour + (plus enhancements)

Bognor Regis (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

(Library) Team Manager - Enquiries Learning and Enterprise

West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council logo

£31575 - £33624 per annum

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

Posted 3 days ago

Residential Childcare Worker

West Sussex County Council

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£27711 - £29093 per annum + Including Weekend Working allowance

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

Posted 3 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Business Improvement Team Leader

Arun District Council

Arun District Council logo

£42,708 - £44,711 per annum

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council logo

£42003 - £54533 per annum + local gov pension scheme, hybrid working

Chichester, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Head of Business Improvement and Tenancy Services

Arun District Council

Arun District Council logo

£60,449 - £63,033 per annum (12 month fixed term contract)

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

*External Role with Bognor Regis Town Council - Town Force Member*

Arun District Council

Arun District Council logo

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

Bognor Regis Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Housing Options Team Leader

Arun District Council

Arun District Council logo

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

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Chichester

West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council logo

£46731 - £49764 per annum

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Residential Social Services Officer

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 5 £25,652 to £27,363 per annum plus shift allowance, Full time 37 hours, Permanent contract

The White House (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Assistant Tree Officer

Arun District Council

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Salary: £30,559- £32,654

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

Posted 15 days ago

HMO Officer (Additional Licensing)

Arun District Council

Arun District Council logo

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

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Family Support Worker

West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council logo

£28624 - £31067 per annum

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

Posted 18 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Domestic Assistant (Beechside)

Portsmouth City Council

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£3,196 to £3,246 per annum for 5 hours (£23,656 to £24,027 FTE)

Drayton, Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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