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We promote the benefits of reading for learning, health and wellbeing through campaigns, events and activities. We help people get online and navigate the digital world. We provide targeted services for hard to reach or vulnerable groups and we offer services to support employment and enterprise. Our online platforms offer a download service for books, newspapers and magazines, plus access to trusted information resources.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.The OpportunitySalary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum (£31,575 to £33,624 per annum, pro rata'd per annum)Working Pattern: Part-time, 25 hours per weekLocation: Based at either Crawley Library, Worthing Library or Power Place in Chichester and working countywide across our network of 36 librariesInterview date: w/c 19th MayAs 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. You will lead a small team of Librarians to support frontline staff in their delivery of services locally.As the Team Manager, you will be engaged in some truly exciting and rewarding work, which will include the following:<ul>\n<li>Develop the work we do to enable enquiry handling and community-based support.</li>\n<li>Shape and articulate the support we offer to residents seeking employment and library-based business.</li>\n<li>Promote and deliver the library service local history and heritage offer, liaising with the Record Office to develop local history and heritage work.</li>\n<li>Plan and deliver strategic projects to engage and support residents and colleagues.</li>\n<li>Champion all elements of Enquiries, Learning and Enterprise as a core priority, contributing to the design of the Library Service plan working with managers across all localities and teams.</li>\n<li>Promote the work of the Enquiries, Learning and Enterprise Team with colleagues across the Communities directorate and the wider County Council and working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies and organisations.</li>\n</ul>What are we looking for?<ul>\n<li>Genuine passion for libraries and their role in providing access to trusted information. 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>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Working for usAs well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including:<ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement of 29 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/\">Staff discounts page</a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further informationThe reference number for this role is CPP01074.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager Katie Gledhill (Lead Manager Library Service)at .For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£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":"About UsIn 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. 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. We are looking for a driven professional with a child-centred approach to their work who is willing, able, and committed to helping children. 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.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> The OpportunitySalary: £27,711 - £29,093 per annum including weekend working allowance (salary £26,409-£27,711 plus weekend working allowance of £1,302 - £1,382) Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours) + rota for evening and weekend work Contract: Permanent Location: <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.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 monthsTo 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. 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 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.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"227\">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.About YouTo succeed in this role, you will be:<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>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.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05350.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact one of the following people;Theo Barclay (Registered Manager) <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>Elaine West (Resourcing Advisor) <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> To apply, upload your CV and cover letter, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.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 an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.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":"£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":"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":"About the JobSalary: £42,003 - £54,533 (inclusive of market supplement) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: Durban House, Bognor Regis / County Hall, Chichester with countywide travel\"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.\" - Jade, Social Worker with Family Safeguarding West Team. 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.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.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.How We Support You\"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.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:<ul>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>\n<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>An excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a>\n</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>\n</ul><ul><li>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>\n</li></ul><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"> About YouJust some of the skills and experience you will need include: <ul>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>\n<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>\n</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>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached. Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05719.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form . In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.","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":"bf7b413d-c42e-4531-a822-97131f663c0d","title":"Senior Social Work Practitioner - Chichester","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"About UsWest 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.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. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!","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":"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":"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. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">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 CAFHE05671.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role please contact Jonathan Bertram at <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"></a>.To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability, Veteran's or Care Leaver's Guaranteed Interview Scheme and meeting the criteria, this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35235 - £37938 per annum + Crawley Weighting allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-03T12:59:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-24T12:59:24.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/771c0bec-b9c0-48e9-9a13-aded4199de01.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cf35a019-6962-4d9e-a674-4610cada59bb","title":"Sensory Support Lead, Qualified Advisory Teacher of the Deaf","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"The OpportunitySalary: Teacher Pay and Conditions, Leadership Range 2 £52,400 plus SEN allowance £2,679Contract Type: Permanent. You will start in this role from 01 September 2025Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, full time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only - weeks to be confirmed.Location: County Hall North Horsham, Bridge House Worthing, or County Hall Chichester Please note: You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport. Closing date: 23 April 2025Interview date: 16 May 2025 Are you a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf?Are you passionate about supporting deaf children and young people?Do you enjoy advising, guiding, and challenging others? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sensory Support Team as a Qualified Advisory Teacher of the Deaf. The Sensory Support Team is highly regarded by parents and schools, and we are looking for an exceptional member of staff to join our team.This role works with families, early years settings, and schools across West Sussex. Your casework will be based in either Horsham, Worthing, or Chichester.We are looking for someone who has recent experience of working with children who are deaf, in a variety of educational settings. You will have recent working knowledge of different hearing devices and assistive listening technologies, as well as a knowledge of different language and speech discrimination assessments.You will ideally have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of educational legislation, the SEN Code of Practice and Ofsted inspection frameworks. Key requirements of the role include:<ul>\n<li>Ensuring children and young people have appropriate technological aids to support their development.</li>\n<li>Working in partnership with and offering guidance to schools and families.</li>\n<li>Delivering planned, comprehensive, co-ordinated support, and direct teaching for children and young people with hearing impairments.</li>\n<li>Promoting inclusion and enabling access to the National Curriculum.</li>\n<li>Clear and effective communication with colleagues and customers. \n</li>\n</ul>To be successful in this role, you will need:<ul>\n<li>Mandatory PGDip / Master level Qualification for Qualified Teacher of the Deaf.</li>\n<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Teacher Reference Number (TRN).</li>\n<li>Recent experience of working in an educational setting, or as a centrally employed teacher for a Local Authority.</li>\n<li>Strong personal values and emotional resilience.</li>\n<li>Confidence in using IT.</li>\n</ul>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter.About UsOur Sensory Support Team (SST) is part of West Sussex County Council's (WSCC) Learning Service, focusing on better learning outcomes for children and young people. The SST is an advisory service, working with families, pre-schools, and schools in West Sussex, effectively delivering the statutory responsibilities and strategic priorities in the Education and Learning Strategy 2023-25. The SST supports the educational and developmental needs of children and young people with physical disabilities, hearing, and vision impairments. The SST aims to ensure that reasonable adjustments, inclusion support and duties under the Equalities Act are carried out. Central to the SST is partnership working with families and schools, to provide a coordinated and holistic multi-agency approach to meet the needs of children and young people with vision, hearing, and physical disabilities. BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:<img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\">Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05669.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact . 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(Library) Team Manager - Enquiries Learning and Enterprise

West Sussex County Council

£31575 - £33624 per annum

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

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Residential Childcare Worker

West Sussex County Council

£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)

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Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

West Sussex County Council

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

Chichester, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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Senior Social Work Practitioner - Chichester

West Sussex County Council

£46731 - £49764 per annum

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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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 16 days ago

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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 21 days ago

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Sensory Support Lead, Qualified Advisory Teacher of the Deaf

West Sussex County Council

Up to £52400 per annum + plus SEN allowance £2,679

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

Posted 23 days ago

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(Library) Team Manager - Enquiries Learning and Enterprise

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Sensory Support Lead, Qualified Advisory Teacher of the Deaf

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