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In joining our team, you will lead Social Workers and Managers employed by all four local authorities in finding the right families for children with a plan for adoption.</p><p>We work to a hybrid working model, meaning that although you would have an administrative base in Horsham, team members work largely remotely, making best use of technology, but with the option to touch base at any of our offices across the region. Regular team meetings are conducted both online and in person at a central base.</p><p>This is an opportunity to join a supportive and committed team of adoption professionals. You will provide professional leadership with a particular focus upon child centred family finding, ensuring effective practices in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework.</p><p>If you are a qualified social worker, with management experience and you share our commitment to children and families, we would be delighted to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. 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. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>To be successful in this role you will have:</p><ul>\n<li>Ability to deliver change and continually improve practice and performance in a supportive, positive way.</li>\n<li>Emotional intelligence and be able to provide effective leadership, people management and performance management skills ideally with a recognised management qualification to go alongside this.</li>\n</ul><ul><li>Effective research, evaluation and interpretation skills to derive conclusions and plan over the short and longer term and consider changes in legislation and national policy.</li></ul><ul>\n<li>Ability to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions, which will have a wider service impact.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of others and communicate information which may be complex and contentious.</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>Able to reflect on practice and identify innovative solutions within the required framework.</li>\n<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level.</li>\n<li>Experience managing resources to deliver a service for example, leading staff, managing a budget, or contributing to financial related decisions.</li>\n</ul><ul><li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>Adoption South East (ASE) is a regional adoption agency delivering adoption services on behalf of four local authorities (Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove) under a partnership agreement. Although our staff are all employed by the partner local authorities we exist as a separate organisation, with our own ASE management structure. This vacancy is hosted by West Sussex County Council, whose terms and conditions of employment would apply. </p><p>To learn more about us and our work please visit our website: <a href=\"http://www.adoptionsoutheast.org.uk\">www.adoptionsoutheast.org.uk</a></p><p>ASE works across the combined footprint of the four local authorities, from the London borders in the North all the way down to the South Coast. We place up to 100 children in adoptive families each year as well as supporting families in the early stages, and later during the children's growing up years, recognising that as well as joy, adopting brings challenges.</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\"><strong>Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</strong></a></p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05572</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Michael Wilson (Head of Service) at <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a> For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>.</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 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. 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Ensuring compliance with contract documents, construction regulations and best practice and providing technical guidance and assistance to the Adaptations team</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>If you can work to a high standard, along with being self-motivated to delivery high quality services across a variety of tasks and duties and have an ambitious outlook in consistently improving and driving service offering to our tenants, then you have found the right role.   </p>\n<p>You will be working closely with our in-house Occupational Therapists and other professionals in our adaptations team to determine the exact alterations that need to be made to the property. You will be responsible for overseeing adaptation projects, working with contractors to ensure high standards of health & safety and the delivery of high-quality adaptations in a timely manner.</p>\n<p>For a discussion about the role please contact Nigel McDonald, Interim Grants & Adaptations Manger</p>\n<p>Nigel.McDonald@guildford.gov.uk </p>\n<p>01483 444317</p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,110 - £48,519","publishDate":"2025-04-07T08:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/26b2c140-4b9f-4c43-b484-77e4948b3260.jpg","score":1054.5471,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0795c69d-119b-4618-9adf-f6b8ad26cb91","title":"Communications Manager","employer":"Horsham District Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the role</strong>:</p>\n<p>We’re looking for a Communications Manager to be our all-round communications expert – ensuring high levels of public engagement and satisfaction with the Council and its services, and protecting and improving our reputation.</p>\n<p>Preparing and implementing our communications strategies and corporate narrative, you’ll be expected to build strong relationships across the Council to identify innovation, best practice and positive messages to promote to the media and residents.</p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will include supporting the Chief Executive with internal and external messaging, leading and managing the Communications department team in delivering corporate communications services, arranging specialist training in communications and marketing for councillors and senior officers, and providing planning for media and public information management in the event of a major incident or smaller civil emergency.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed as Communications Manager, you’ll need experience at senior communications practitioner level in a large, complex organisation, covering both internal and external communications. You’ll be a great communicator yourself, with a track record that demonstrates skill in handling complex and highly time sensitive media, social media, public relations and, ideally, emergency planning communications issues. An understanding of policies and issues affecting local government, and of working with partnerships and externalised services is also important, as is experience of staff management and working with senior managers and councillors or board members/trustees.</p>\n<p>Experience and potential are what really matters, but as a guide we’d expect you to be educated to degree level, with a Chartered Institute of Marketing or Public Relations Diploma, NCTJ level 5 or equivalent, and either management qualifications to at least level 5 or willingness to study for ILM5.</p>\n<p>For further queries about this role please email <a href=\"mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk\">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>PPA </strong></p>\n<p>Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete a <a href=\"https://www.thomas.co/assessments/behavioural-assessments-tests\">Thomas’ Personal Profile Analysis (PPA)</a> which provides a rapid and deep insight into behavioural preferences and communication style.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>We’re well respected as a good local employer, with a friendly and supportive working environment – since we’re a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody!</p>\n<p>We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options.</p>\n<p>We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the <a href=\"https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits\">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.</p>\n<p>To support professional development, we provide reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a range of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).</p>\n<p><strong>To apply:</strong></p>\n<p>Find out more about this great environment and how well you would fit in. Visit our <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and careers page </a>to read about <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council\">Working for Horsham District Council </a>and <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments\">Our employment commitments</a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>When you apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience’ section of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,701 – £56,003 pa (cost of living rise under review)","publishDate":"2025-04-04T11:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fdae9a4e-e330-4c81-b32a-38cc85fc4946.jpg","score":216.11038,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"926966d5-9151-4808-b8d3-c36c32aaddfb","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team Maternity Cover","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Haywards Heath","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.</span></p><p><span>It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.</span><br><span>The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Fixed Term contract until 31/03/2026 </span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><span><span>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</span></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><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></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"551\" height=\"365\"></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p> </p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, , 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><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T10:29:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T10:29:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fcb8091f-afe2-4607-8c1c-623a6cc27f89.jpg","score":213.06339,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9e97b6c5-05f0-4d70-b049-ebdc0533a3a6","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"East Surrey Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at East Surrey Hospital.</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population. The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience </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> East Surrey Hospital, Redhill</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><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></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"548\" height=\"363\"></span></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05706</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T02:41:01.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T02:41:01.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/87b65e65-69de-47d6-b704-1936367c3ed2.jpg","score":208.1773,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c069b7c7-4195-4d64-a671-0dddf8b9ffff","title":"Executive Office Assistant","employer":"Mid Sussex District Council","department":"","location":"Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Position:</strong> Executive Office Assistant<br><strong>Location:</strong> Mid Sussex District Council</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Office <br>Assistant to join our team. This pivotal role supports the Executive Office Manager and <br>the Council's Management Team, ensuring the effective management of Council <br>operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating Management <br>Team meetings, preparing agendas, circulating papers, taking minutes, and tracking <br>follow-up actions.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with the Executive Office Manager to provide EA support to the Council’s <br>senior officers</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of key issues being addressed <br>by the Cabinet and Management Team.</li>\n<li>Identify and appropriately handle sensitive issues.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Skills:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent administrative and MS Office skills.</li>\n<li>Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant role.</li>\n<li>Ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.</li>\n<li>High levels of personal integrity and discretion. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>\n<p>Working for Mid Sussex District Council offers a unique opportunity to make a <br>meaningful impact on the local community and residents. As part of our team, you will <br>contribute to the effective governance and management of the Council, ensuring that <br>we continue to serve our community with excellence. We offer a supportive and <br>collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the <br>chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>\n<p>If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for public service and the skills to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 - £38,626 pa","publishDate":"2025-04-03T10:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b570fd41-76fa-4f2d-aec5-010dd0fbb69d.png","score":207.10367,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f0e8f2d-81de-4233-bc51-ab0b5ddf27db","title":"Social Worker - Princess Royal Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Princess Royal Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>About Us</strong></span></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.</span></p><p><span>It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.</span><br><span>The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><span><strong>About The Job</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: Permanent</strong></span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><span>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</span></p><p><span><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and <span>maintaining</span> up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><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></span></p><p><span><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></span></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?1742482143926\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></span></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><span><strong>Further Information</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, 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><p><span> </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T12:50:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T12:50:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6bc94549-cfc2-47b6-a790-cb4aa478f8d9.jpg","score":204.03471,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5048baa2-12c3-4dc5-99ce-220b12af6ab0","title":"CYPL Coordinator","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 The Job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£26,409 to £27,711 per annum<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full Time - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm)<br><strong>Location: </strong> Based in County Hall North, Horsham - hybrid working available</p><p>You will be providing self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will include directly supporting the work of social workers by updating databases, attending complex meetings to produce written records, and providing support to senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes.</p><p>By providing professional business and administrative support you will be making a difference to the work of Children, Young People and Learning Directorate and enhancing the effectiveness of the whole team. More detailed descriptions and information can be found in the Job Descriptions attached.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p>Just a few key skills you will need include:</p><ul>\n<li>Work independently, confidently, flexibly and in close partnership with others in the Directorate and wider organisation.</li>\n<li>Good time management to manage short deadlines and conflicting priorities.</li>\n<li>Excellent Word and Excel skills, and the ability to concentrate over long periods of time to take accurate and comprehensive notes during meetings on complex and sensitive subjects.</li>\n<li>Resilience and excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with vulnerable individuals or those with complex problems, and occasional challenging behaviours from those accessing the service.</li>\n<li>Handle information with sensitivity and confidentiality.</li>\n<li>GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li>\n<li>Recognised qualification in office skills or administration, or a business-related subject at level 2 or 3 of the national qualifications framework, or have acquired equivalent experience within the workplace.</li>\n</ul><p>For full list of Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:</p><p> <img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p>For a full list this can be found at our<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Here at West Sussex County Council, we are passionate about our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support.</p><p>We are committed to improving our services for the children and families we support in West Sussex. In May 2023 Ofsted Inspectors praised West Sussex County Council's Children's Services for its 'relentless approach to improving practice,' giving the service an overall rating of 'requires improvement', with 'good' judgements for children in care and leadership and management. The judgements on children needing help and protection and children leaving care are they 'require improvement to be good'.</p><p>We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There's never been a more rewarding time to join.</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\"><strong>Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05533</strong>.</p><p>For any query regarding the role, please contact Tana Jackson <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>. If you have general queries around your application, you can contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a>.</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 explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject 3 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p><p> </p><p>EC</p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26409 - £27711 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T02:18:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T02:18:21.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2a799502-59a2-439a-b996-badd56628a16.jpg","score":161.57434,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ecbc008f-a9b3-49a5-a21e-689a84bdec66","title":"Evening Cleaner","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>Guildford Borough Council are looking for a part-time evening Cleaner who will be able to join our existing team in providing an evening cleaning service for the Millmead Offices.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be expected to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>vacuum all carpeted floor areas within the Millmead complex and mop all tiled/vinyl floors to ensure that areas are cleaned and fit for use</li>\n<li>collect recyclable and wet waste from all office/kitchenette areas on a daily basis and take to compound</li>\n<li>ensure that all office areas and public areas are cleaned and fit for use by office staff as directed by Evening Supervisor or Senior Caretaker.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will be required to work as part of a team.</p>\n<p>This is a part-time post for <strong>10 hours per week. </strong>The working hours will be<strong> </strong>Monday to Thursday-16.50hrs to 18.50hrs & Fri 16.20hrs -18.20hrs.</p>\n<p>The salary for this role is £23,695 pro-rata (£6404.05 for 10 hours per week). This is subject to increase following this years pay award.</p>\n<p>We are anticipating a start date of 12th May, subject to receiving all necessary clearances.</p>\n<p>Please see Job Description for full details.</p>\n<p><strong>Previous applicants need not apply.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£6,404.05","publishDate":"2025-04-24T08:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5424e4de-581e-450c-bc93-78cc92bf9b95.jpg","score":157.98285,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"eb9b375f-ae4c-4f31-b824-9f6267f99570","title":"Family Support Lead","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Crawley, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Family Time Team arrange and deliver sessions where Children's Social Care Services are required to supervise a child's time with a parent or family members with whom they are not resident.</p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£39,187- £42,072 (includes Crawley Weighting Allowance)<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Secondment or Fixed Term, maternity cover<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Office based at Teasel Close, Crawley</p><p><strong>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</strong></p><p>We're recruiting for a Family Support Lead to join our team based at our Family Time Centre in Crawley, whose leadership will support children to have safe, supportive and enriching family time sessions.</p><p>As a key member of the team, the Family Support Lead will act as a lead professional responsible for delivering an operational service to families who access or need it. You will work in a multi-agency way to ensure children are central to all coordinated responses. You will support the team and colleagues within the service, carrying out regular management oversight and making the initial decisions on risk level to ensure the service meet the needs of children and families. You will ensure clients receive regular feedback and progress regarding their cases from agencies and organisations.</p><p>We are looking for a confident and resilient leader who can effectively motivate their team and manage expectations across a range of multi-disciplinary services. You will thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional organisational to manage the high volume of referrals this team receives. You will have excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel spreadsheets. You will handle potentially volatile scenarios and navigate conflict with professionalism, while always prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all involved. A successful candidate will be passionate about creating positive and enriching experiences for the children we support.</p><p>As the needs of families do not always fit into traditional working hours, and in order to deliver the best outcomes for children and families, it is expected that the Family Support Lead will be flexible with regular working hours. The role also requires you to be able to travel throughout the County including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Just some of the key skills required for the role: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Excellent crisis management skills with the ability to deal with stressful, difficult situations and the leadership ability to motivate others to provide the highest possible level of service to families and Social Care.</li>\n<li>Good assessment skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex and varied people-related information and data in order to prioritise needs and to negotiate and implement effective support and service provision.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with families in crisis and manage conflict, containing anxieties and working within the boundaries of the role.</li>\n<li>Excellent advisory, guiding, negotiating and persuasive skills in order to encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Computer literacy with sound and accurate IT skills, particularly with excel, and the ability to maintain databases and appropriate records.</li>\n<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent level of significant experience demonstrating comprehensive understanding of social care.</li>\n<li>Advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of legislation and national policy developments regarding children and young people and the implications for practise.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing levels of risk with the families and identifying complex needs.</li>\n<li>Advanced knowledge of safeguarding children.</li>\n<li>A valid full driving license is preferable.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For full list please read the job description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><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/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05306</strong>.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your application form outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. Being able to drive a car is essential due to it being a countywide service and children we care for potentially being placed out of county.</strong></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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39187 - £42072 per annum + local gov pension scheme","publishDate":"2025-04-17T02:10:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T02:10:46.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/debaee1e-25aa-493c-950d-c42b7d2f7c0d.jpg","score":38.15803,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b4300db-afed-41f5-9cd2-4f870d806c20","title":"Commercial Waste Sales Support Officer","employer":"Horsham District Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the role</strong>:</p>\n<p>Horsham District Council is looking for a Commercial Waste Sales Support Officer to be part of our Commercial Waste team to support the growth of the business.</p>\n<p>As Commercial Waste Sales Support Officer you will be working with the Commercial Waste team to support the growth and retention of our commercial customer base, this will include providing excellent customer service and building rapport with customers and internal and external stakeholders.</p>\n<p>You will be required to undertake warm lead marketing exercises and provide support to the Commercial Waste Manager on potential areas of growth or new commercial ventures within the Recycling and Waste department.</p>\n<p>To succeed as Commercial Waste Sales Support Officer you will possess good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a pro-active approach and a flexible can-do attitude to assisting where required. You must be able to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills to both businesses and residential customers.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please call Claire Ward, Commercial Waste Manager on 01403 215441.</p>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.</p>\n<p>We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.</p>\n<p>We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the <a href=\"https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits\">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.</p>\n<p>To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).</p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and careers page</a> to find out more about <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council\">Working for Horsham District Council</a> and <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments\">Our employment commitments</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply:</strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. 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You will assist with running the Box Office operation along with all aspects of front of house duties. You will act as Duty Manager on a regular basis and lead the team in providing first class customer service.</p>\n<p>Your daily duties will include acting as the face of the venue for the various events that take place, including live theatre and cinema and ensuring the venue is in a presentable and safe position to be able to welcome the public. You will liaise with promotors and producers in advance of a visit to ensure the venue is prepared for incoming productions, and subsequently report afterwards on any data that may be required. You will regularly manage a large team of Front of House Staff and Volunteers and ensure protocols and training are carried out as required.</p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed as Assistant Front of House Manager, you will be a customer service led individual with experience of working in a live entertainment venue in a management position. You will be able to work well under pressure and have experience dealing with a dynamic workload in a fast-paced environment. You will also have a good working knowledge of ticketing software, preferably Spektrix, and be willing to work regular evenings and weekends.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please contact Matthew Effemey, Venue and Productions Manager, on 07717800382 or <a href=\"mailto:matthew.effemey@horsham.gov.uk\">matthew.effemey@horsham.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.</p>\n<p>We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.</p>\n<p>We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the <a href=\"https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits\">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.</p>\n<p>To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).</p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and careers page</a> to find out more about <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council\">Working for Horsham District Council</a> and <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments\">Our employment commitments</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply:</strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. 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Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,724 - £35,593","publishDate":"2025-04-24T09:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c5eb9a11-bd81-48fc-83c9-5c622f5484bd.jpg","score":32.59203,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5d366b84-8b80-44a7-9778-6c222ffc5972","title":"Reserve Driver","employer":"Reigate & Banstead Borough Council","department":"","location":"Earlswood","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong>Job Title: </strong>Reserve Driver<br><strong>Location of work:</strong> Earlswood Depot<br><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,157.50 - £35,906.25 (dependent on experience)<strong> </strong><br><strong>Basis: </strong>Full time, Permanent 45 hours per week                                                                      </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Role:</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">We are looking to recruit someone with a full HGV Class 2/C & E driving licence to help us cover a variety of duties within Refuse & Recycling. 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You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion about the role, please call Operations Manager, Bob Wiggins on 01737 276224 or 07974 325140</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date:</strong> Sunday 11 May at 23:59*</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview date:</strong> TBC</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Values and Behaviours</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">See <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/jobs/8b952a9a-1591-42a7-a197-d13421a0f336#sign-in-required\">'Who we are'</a> as a council, to find out more about us.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">*On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,157.50 - £35,906.25 (dependent on experience)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T09:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/27384626-b010-4bf0-b461-df661ed27561.png","score":30.730576,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"049fdb04-04ad-4354-9cbb-e1a95b451fb2","title":"Principal Planning Officer","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>Guildford Borough is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture.  Guildford is a thriving market town that has maintained much of its historic character and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night-time economy. The town’s location provides excellent transport links as well as providing the balance of being surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape. All of these factors contribute to a quality of life that makes it one of the best places to live in the UK.   </p>\n<p>We want to appoint one experienced and dedicated Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join our skilled and fast-paced Planning Enforcement Services which deals with a wide range of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control.</p>\n<p>It is an excellent time to work at Guildford, the Authority has an up-to-date local plan, with a keen focus on preserving the Borough’s heritage and landscape whilst ensuring that the Borough provides high quality homes and access to employment.</p>\n<p>The Principal Officer in the Planning Enforcement Team will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of planning enforcement files, including contentious matters that may require court attendance and participation in planning enforcement appeals, including inquiries. You will also be one of the key officers responsible for mentoring junior staff.  </p>\n<p><strong>The role</strong></p>\n<p>Principal Planning Enforcement Officer (Planning Enforcement):</p>\n<p>You will play a key role in the investigation and management of a wide range of planning enforcement cases, including cases of a contentious and complicated nature.  You will be required to draft and prepare enforcement reports and notices, independently manage and represent the Council at enforcement appeals (including public inquiries) and the role may also require you to represent the Council in court proceedings.  As set out above, the role will involve working with applications in the urban area, the Green Belt, National Landscape, on sites within conservation areas and which impact on listed buildings.  In addition, you will be expected to assist with the mentoring of junior colleagues.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong> </p>\n<p>We are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary; flexible working arrangements; Hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, payment of one professional membership per annum, mileage allowance and training and development opportunities where required.   </p>\n<p>We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance program and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.  </p>\n<p><strong>Additional information</strong></p>\n<p>For more information about the role and what a successful candidate needs, please see the attached Job Description.</p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,519 - £53,976","publishDate":"2025-04-14T13:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d74e871f-db1e-459f-b9aa-c20e1688a562.jpg","score":29.023453,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"acac87f3-d885-4f9e-b35a-40c152e92ede","title":"Housing Options Officer","employer":"Crawley Borough Council","department":"","location":"Crawley","locationType":3,"description":"<b> About the role </b><br> <br>We are looking for two Housing Options Officers to join our busy Housing Options team on a fixed term 12-month contract. Our Housing Options team work with customers to assess their housing situation, establish and communicate the statutory duties owed and work with them to prevent and relieve their homelessness to achieve positive outcomes.<br><br>We are looking for pro-active individuals who are able to take an innovative approach to problem solving, are effective negotiators and can provide a high quality of service to customers with housing problems. An ability to communicate clearly and effectively to customers, landlords, accommodation providers, partner organisations and other professionals whilst providing a high quality of service and customer care to all groups of the community is essential.<br><br>You will need to be efficient and effective in extracting relevant information from customers to produce accurate written assessments and housing plans in plain English so that customers are clear on the steps that both they and the council will be taking and are expected to take to resolve their housing situation.<br><br>Preference will be given to applicants who have worked in a housing options capacity, but training will be provided to the right candidate who can demonstrate the qualities and skills required for this role. Successful shortlisting for interview will be on the basis of meeting the essential criteria in the job description and person specification and selection will focus on experienced candidates in the first instance.<br><br>We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if suitable applications are received.<br><br><b> Additional information </b><br> <br>Interviews will be held in person the week commencing 5 May 2025. 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We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<br><br><b> Safer recruitment </b><br> <br>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<br><br><b> How to apply </b><br> <br>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. 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You should be excited about the heritage sector and work well both independently and as part of a team.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please call Nikki Caxton, Curator on 01403 282594.</p>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.</p>\n<p>We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.</p>\n<p>We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the <a href=\"https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits\">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.</p>\n<p>To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).</p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and careers page</a> to find out more about <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council\">Working for Horsham District Council</a> and <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments\">Our employment commitments</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply:</strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.</p>\n<p>Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to <a href=\"mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk\">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a> explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £28,624 pa FTE (£12,847 - £13,925 pro-rata pa) (Pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-04-22T14:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/35fa921e-fe2f-4669-a6cf-c41b82887210.jpg","score":26.183666,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a7b76138-0666-481f-a0f6-37bf11662ba8","title":"Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding","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 the Job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £44,015 - £56,545 (inclusive of 12.5% Market Rate Supplement and Crawley Weighting Allowance)<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Fixed Term for Maternity/Parental Leave Cover<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Crawley</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy80ODcvZmJkYmUxMGU3YjliNTk5MjU4OWJmNjQ1NTU5NDZjNjQucG5n.png?1731334085892\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\"></p><p>Join our Family Safeguarding East Team in our offered Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker role, and you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions to facilitate positive change for children and families within a supportive team environment.</p><p>We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, stable team environment where successes are celebrated and individuals have a fantastic platform to develop and grow their skillsets.</p><p>Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. Our teams are co-located multi-disciplinary teams that include specialist adult practitioners from domestic abuse (to support both victims and perpetrators), substance use/recovery and mental health services ensure that families are getting support at the right time.</p><p><strong><em>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Rewards & Benefits</strong></p><p>At West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:</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<strong> <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a></strong>\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><p>For a full list this can be found at our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a></strong></p><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><p>Just some of the skills and experience you will need include:</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>Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>\n<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of key skills and experience for the Advanced Social Worker or Social Worker role, please refer to the appropriate job description attached when applying.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a supportive and inclusive employer.</p><p>That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.</p><p>For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit<strong> </strong><a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\"><strong>Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is<strong> CAFHE05581.</strong></p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Heidi Farr at<strong> </strong>and 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 complete our 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 in the appropriate job description) 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<strong> <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> </strong>page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T02:10:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T02:10:57.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/96e47697-1a8d-442e-992e-14b3d7cceb55.jpg","score":25.919746,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ccb5dadd-cc68-456d-80b2-370952e27be5","title":"Housing Options Officer","employer":"Horsham District Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the role</strong>:</p>\n<p>Horsham District Council is looking for a Housing Options Officer to join our dynamic, solution-focused housing service.  We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team with an aspiration to end rough sleeping in the Horsham District.</p>\n<p>As a Housing Options Officer, you will be responsible for a caseload of homeless households to ensure the Council meets their statutory duty and finds solutions for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will be responsible for making appropriate support referrals and identifying suitable housing pathways to prevent homelessness. You will also be required to identify any statutory homeless duties and make decisions under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). In this role you will be required to undertake triaging and assessments of those seeking housing assistance, provide advice, options, and housing solutions to homeless households and those in temporary accommodation with the aim of preventing or relieving their homelessness. The role is that of a decision maker and you will be responsible for making section 184 decisions and writing complex decision letters.</p>\n<p>It’s an exciting time to join the Council’s Housing team as we make progressive steps towards preventing homelessness and supporting people to stay in their homes. Where households become homeless, we are pro-active in finding solutions to resolve their housing need which could be through supported accommodation, private rented accommodation and the use of the Council’s housing register to nominate to registered providers of social housing. The Housing team is well respected at the Council with recent growth approved to enable us to continue to meet the needs of the district’s residents through the cost-of-living crisis.</p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed as a Housing Options Officer in this role you will be a dedicated individual with a passion to end rough sleeping in the Horsham District. You will be self-motivated and able to prioritise your workload with face-to-face and telephone contact with homeless applicants as well as responsibilities to meet the Council’s duty by writing in depth housing decision letters. You will be able to work successfully in a large team and have experience of working in a multi-agency environment. You will be required to participate in the out of hours homelessness rota (approx. one week in ten, for which you will receive additional payment).</p>\n<p>We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team. If you have experience working with vulnerable tenants and a background in housing, we would love to hear from you. We believe in the potential of passionate individuals, and we provide comprehensive training to ensure you have the necessary skills to excel in this role. 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Service Manager - Adoption South East

West Sussex County Council

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£62676 - £66211 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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