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We want to support you in the first steps of your career and beyond!</p><p>We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community.  We are working towards recruiting a workforce that better reflects our community and recognises the unique skills that everyone brings.</p><p>As a newly qualified social worker with East Sussex County Council, you will be helping to support people, their carers and families. You will be involved with strength-based work with people within their communities, helping to promote independence. We look to enable people to identify what matters to them, to understand the outcomes they want to achieve and to promote the resources they can access.</p><p>The opportunities available for newly qualified social workers joining our superb Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme are based within our community teams across the county. Our teams support and safeguard people with a range of care and support needs including:</p><ul>\n<li>Physical disability</li>\n<li>Learning disability</li>\n<li>Mental health needs</li>\n<li>Substance use</li>\n<li>Sensory needs</li>\n<li>Adults in hospital</li>\n<li>Transition from children to adult services</li>\n</ul><p>We know social work can be a demanding career. If you choose to join us, you will be supported by your team, your manager and your ASYE mentor alongside intensive assistance delivered by a dedicated team of professional education specialists. Our ASYE programme is well established and highly rated by our NQSWs. Good reflective supervision, growth, reduced allocation and development of resilience all form the framework around you.</p><p><span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span></p><p>In our increasingly digitally dynamic organisation, we enable you to work flexibly and ensure you are equipped for this.</p><p>Our newly qualified social workers have a starting salary of £37,667 per annum and progress to £38,865 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE.</p><p>In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>Relocation scheme for newly appointed employees*</li>\n<li>Staff travel incentives including discounts on bus and train tickets</li>\n<li>Interest-free loans for season tickets and bicycles (as well as secure bike sheds and showers at some locations)</li>\n<li>Car and motorbike leasing*</li>\n<li>Car share and competitive vehicle loan schemes</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>\n<li>Staff benefits scheme, which features around 6000 offers and discounts at any given time</li>\n<li>Savings on our childcare vouchers</li>\n<li>Excellent Local Government pension scheme</li>\n</ul><p>*<em>criteria applies</em></p><p> </p><p>Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams between Monday 09 – Friday 13 June 2025</p><p>For more details please contact:</p><p>Julie Barnes, Project Officer, Adult Social Care Telephone 07849307587 / e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:Julie.barnes@eastsussex.gov.uk\">Julie.barnes@eastsussex.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>For work that makes a difference</p><p><img src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/5xwbo5qn/complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\" alt=\"complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\"></p><p><br></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check\">http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check</a>. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.</p><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p><p>Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.</p><p>Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. 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As a result, there are exceptionally low levels of temporary or short-term staff. Staff are drawn by the strong commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and the relationship-based practice model. They value the highly supportive, child-centred environment in which they practise and feel that the responsibility for children is shared. Management oversight is thorough at all levels and social workers value the individual and group supervision, within each of the small discrete teams.  Social workers benefit from regular and relevant training, have manageable, mixed caseloads ... This gives them the time that they need to be able to build and sustain relationships with their children and families and so achieve change when it is needed. Social workers know their children very well and talk about them with great affection, warmth and care. One social worker said, ‘They have my heart.\" (<a href=\"https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246981\">Ofsted 2024</a>)</p><p>Our social workers tell us that ‘social workers’ voices are heard’ and ‘I really love working for Brighton & Hove; I feel well supported and there are good opportunities to develop’</p><p>You can hear directly from our practitioners themselves: <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/families-children-and-learning/social-work-brighton-hove/life-social-worker-brighton-hove\">Life as a social worker in Brighton & Hove (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p><p>This includes a video on the <a href=\"https://youtu.be/KM-IpJJsh5M\">ASYE programme</a> and the support you will receive.</p><p><strong>Closing date: Midnight on 5 May 2025</strong></p><p>The interviews will take place on the 20th, 21st and 22nd May and will consist of a group task and an interview.  If there are any days that you cannot attend in that week please state this on your application at the end of your shortlisting questions.</p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>We know that you and our existing social workers are our greatest asset and we strive to give you the time and active support you need so that you can make a real difference to children’s lives and realise our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/Brighton%20and%20Hove%27s%20Vision%20for%20Children%27s%20Social%20Work.pdf\">vision for social work</a>. Our pod model is based on providing emotional containment for you. This includes a supervision model of weekly group supervision, 1:1 supervision, and Reflective Practice Groups for practitioners and managers at every level, as well as a clear CPD pathway. </p><p>We have set up an anti-racist project as we recognised that we need to do further work to support Black and global majority families in the city and to support our staff from Black and global majority communities.  <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urXLYoH3nEY\">Hear more about anti-racist practice from our workers including our anti-racist lead practitioner</a></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>As a newly-qualified social worker, you will work as part of a small team (or pod) led by an experienced manager. You will have a protected workload.  To help you make the transition from pre-qualifying training to a confident and competent practitioner, we will provide you with:</p><p>- A highly rated Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) induction and training programme.</p><p>- Robust supervision and support, including group supervision in your pod.</p><p>- Regular Practice Development Groups and support from a dedicated Professional Education Consultant.</p><p>As you progress beyond the ASYE, you will continue your professional development through reflective practice groups, group and one-to-one supervision sessions and support from Lead Practitioners and professionals from other disciplines, in our Partners in Change Hub. You will also have opportunities to take part in practice research and have access to a comprehensive programme of learning and development linked to our model of practice.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You must hold a Professional Social Work Qualification (e.g. CQSW, DipSW, MSW) and be registered as a social worker with Social Work England, at the point of starting in post on Monday 8 September 2025. In addition, you will need to have experience of working directly with children in need and their families in a multi-disciplinary service and be able to build strong, meaningful relationships with children from diverse backgrounds, their families and key agencies.</p><p><strong>Our benefits</strong></p><p>These include:</p><p>- Competitive salary, including market supplement of 12.5%</p><p>- Career average pension scheme</p><p>- Rental deposit loan scheme</p><p>- 27 days leave a year</p><p>- Flexible working</p><p>- Childcare voucher scheme</p><p><strong>Useful links</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs/working-childrens-social-work-council\">Social work in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/Evaluation%20of%20relationship-based%20practice%20in%20BHCC%20July%202017.pdf\">Empathy, tenacity, & compassion: an evaluation of relationship-based practice in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"http://cfswp.org/perch/resources/papers/second-phase-bh-report.pdf\">Evaluation of Reflective Practice Groups in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246981\">Ofsted Report</a></p><p>If you would like to discuss this opportunity informally, please contact our Professional Education Consultants, Jo Moore, Zara Tighe, and Rachel Foggitt, on joanne.moore@brighton-hove.gov.uk, zara.tighe@brighton-hove.gov.uk, or rachel.foggitt@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</p><p>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process</p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p>\n<p>We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.</p>\n<p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p>\n</div><h2>Company information</h2><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</p><p>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary in range £40,640 to £42,680 (inclusive of a 12.5% market supplement), on completion of your ASYE you will progress to the social worker range of £43,454 to £46,700 (inclusive)","publishDate":"2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1f014112-af22-4cdc-9fae-ca508321dc8f.png","score":14728.966,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b7e9e116-4560-4594-9a6e-2d3ff442bac8","title":"Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker (Building Your Futures)","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Salary:<br>Social Worker (Main Grade, post ASYE) Band 9:<strong>£37,937 to £41,510</strong>per annum.<br>Experienced Social Worker (Higher Grade) Band 10:<strong>£41,510 to £45,718</strong> per annum.<br>Salary will be dependent on training and experience. A <strong>£3,000 per annum market supplement</strong> will also be paid monthly over a 12-month period and will be pro-rata for part- time staff.</p><p>Contract: <strong>Permanent</strong></p><p>Hours: <strong>Full time</strong>(37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexible hours)</p><p><strong>The Service:</strong></p><p>The Building Your Futures Team supports children and young people who are looked after in foster care, cared for by connected carers or family, and specialist care, and where there is a plan to support children Going Home (reunification).</p><p><strong>Your New Role:</strong></p><p>You will support the most vulnerable children in our service, including care planning, undertaking direct and life story work, promoting positive outcomes and ensuring children and young people have permanence plans, which may include being part of the going home pathway.You will ensure that children and families who experience our service receive a quality service that is responsive to the wishes and feelings of children.You will be supported to be creative and solution-focused in responding to children's individual needs and to involve children and young people in all aspects of their care plans and the services we provide to meet their needs. </p><p><em>Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.</em></p><p><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></p><p>You have a Diploma or Degree in social work and are registered with Social Work England, and you have completed your ASYE.You have a good working knowledge of theory and legislation and are prepared to understand the legislation and guidance which relates to this specialist post. You can demonstrate understanding of the issues which relate to children we care for. You are an excellent communicator, have excellent analytical skills, and enjoy a busy atmosphere.You understand anti-oppressive practice and have the motivation and integrity to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.You are people-focused, centring the child in any decision making, empowering them to make informed choices and respecting their needs and wishes in equal measure. A driving licence and access to a car is desirable.</p><p><em>Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.</em></p><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><p>The full job profile is attached below.</p><p><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></p><p>Vicky Laybourne, Team Leader, <a href=\"mailto:vicky.laybourne@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">vicky.laybourne@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 834 650</p><p><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></p><p>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/\">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.</p><p><strong>Application process:</strong></p><p>How to complete your application: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/\">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a></p><p>We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.</p><p>Click on the 'Apply' button to register or log into your applicant account, complete our profile builder, and enter your personal statement.In your personal statement, please detail why you feel you are suitable for the role using the 'Who is the Person' section of the job profile.</p><p><strong>If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.</strong></p><p>Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles.</p><p><em>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go</em><em>into spam/junk folders.</em></p><p><strong>Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?</strong></p><p>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work.It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep.With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work.Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.</p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p><strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 9 £37,937 to £41,510 or Band 10 £41,510 to £45,718 per annum, depending on training and experience","publishDate":"2025-03-24T12:14:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/495cd190-7fdf-4151-a1ab-85a297aad793.png","score":7081.6934,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fbbae1f2-7012-478b-b9ad-df7a561893e2","title":"Social Workers (Children's Teams)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span>Are you a qualified and experienced social worker?</span></p><p>Do we sound like the kind of organisation in which you would like to progress your social work career: \"Social workers consciously choose to work in Brighton and Hove. As a result, there are exceptionally low levels of temporary or short-term staff. Staff are drawn by the strong commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and the relationship-based practice model. They value the highly supportive, child-centred environment in which they practise and feel that the responsibility for children is shared. Management oversight is thorough at all levels and social workers value the individual and group supervision, within each of the small discrete teams.  Social workers benefit from regular and relevant training and have manageable, mixed caseloads .This gives them the time that they need to be able to build and sustain relationships with their children and families and so achieve change when it is needed. Social workers know their children very well and talk about them with great affection, warmth and care. One social worker said, ‘They have my heart.\" (<a href=\"https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246981\">Ofsted 2024</a>)</p><p>We don’t need to tell you about why you should work for Brighton & Hove – our staff will do that - <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ctZSXWg-s\">Hear more about Brighton & Hove’s model of relationship-based social work and how it makes a difference for families and practitioners.</a>  Our social workers tell us that ‘social workers’ voices are heard’ and ‘I really love working for Brighton & Hove; I feel well supported and there are good opportunities to develop’</p><p>You can hear directly from our practitioners themselves: <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/families-children-and-learning/social-work-brighton-hove/life-social-worker-brighton-hove\">Life as a social worker in Brighton & Hove (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p><p><strong>Closing date: Midnight on 28 April 2025</strong></p><p>The interviews will be in the week commencing 12 May 2025.  If there are any days that you cannot attend in that week please state this on your application at the end of your shortlisting questions.</p><p>For more information about these roles please contact: Tom Stibbs (Principal Children and Families Social Worker) <a href=\"mailto:tom.stibbs@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">tom.stibbs@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></p><p>We are interested in hearing from people who want to work full-time or part-time and have family friendly policies including flexible working.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgNKJx9L0V4\">Hear from our practitioners about why they think Brighton & Hove is a great place to live and work</a></p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p>We know that you and our existing social workers are our greatest asset and we strive to give you the time and active support you need so that you can make a real difference to children’s lives and realise our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/Brighton%20and%20Hove%27s%20Vision%20for%20Children%27s%20Social%20Work.pdf\">vision for social work</a>. Our pod model is based on providing emotional containment for you. This includes a supervision model of weekly group supervision, 1:1 supervision, and Reflective Practice Groups for practitioners and managers at every level, as well as a clear CPD pathway. </p><p>We have set up an anti-racist project as we recognised that we need to do further work to support Black and global majority families in the city and to support our staff from Black and global majority communities.  <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urXLYoH3nEY\">Hear more about anti-racist practice from our workers including our anti-racist lead practitioner</a></p><p>For these posts, you must hold a Professional Social Work Qualification and be registered as a social worker with Social Work England</p><p><strong>Useful links</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs/working-childrens-social-work-council\">Social work in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/Evaluation%20of%20relationship-based%20practice%20in%20BHCC%20July%202017.pdf\">Empathy, tenacity, & compassion: an evaluation of relationship-based practice in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"http://cfswp.org/perch/resources/papers/second-phase-bh-report.pdf\">Evaluation of Reflective Practice Groups in Brighton & Hove</a></p><p><a href=\"https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246981\">Ofsted Report</a></p><p>If you are a newly-qualified social worker, we advertise for our ASYE programme once a year in March / April – <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM-IpJJsh5M\">find out more about our ASYE programme from the ASYEs themselves</a></p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</p><p>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p>\n<p>We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.</p>\n<p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p>\n</div><h2>Company information</h2><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</p><p>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Social Workers up to £46,700 (inclusive of a 12.5% market supplement)","publishDate":"2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/741d88a8-30de-45fc-9dd8-88b0186315be.png","score":6419.85,"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":6412.273,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dcb2c638-5662-4698-95df-f5a24d866249","title":"Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £42,003 - £54,533 (inclusive of market supplement)<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Durban House, Bognor Regis / County Hall, Chichester with countywide travel</p><p><strong>\"In West Team, you have a voice that is listened to and a management team that understand the saying 'one size fits all' doesn't always work with the children and family's we are working with. Management allows you to think outside the box, be creative and come up with ideas that help better support the family and children that we support and protect.\" -</strong> <strong>Jade, Social Worker with Family Safeguarding West Team. </strong></p><p>Joining the Family Safeguarding team in Chichester or Bognor Regis, you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children. All of our staff are trained on the new Family Safeguarding model and motivational interviewing.</p><p>We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a new way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.</p><p>For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.</p><p><strong>How We Support You</strong></p><p><strong>\"My managers have provided me with great support with case work, personal learning and when any personal circumstances have come up…I would thoroughly recommend being a social worker in West, it is a supportive and rewarding environment to be part of.\" - George, Social Worker with Family Safeguarding West Team.</strong></p><p>At West Sussex County Council we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:</p><ul>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>\n<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>An excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><strong>local government pension scheme</strong></a>\n</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>\n</ul><ul><li>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a>\n</li></ul><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?1742482167990\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Just some of the skills and experience you will need include: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>\n<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>\n<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>\n<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached. </strong></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05719.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form . In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42003 - £54533 per annum + local gov pension scheme, hybrid working","publishDate":"2025-04-17T02:32:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T02:32:26.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/797f3d83-cd04-4b40-9331-e7c30350e244.jpg","score":6153.504,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aad4ac61-b24e-4e14-92a2-cf299f076c63","title":"Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - LLS Transition","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents. If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance.</span></p><p><span><span>Working in the Transition Teams is all about making a positive difference for </span><span>young people on their journey to </span><span>adulthood. We recruit colleagues who share our </span><span>passion for supporting young people to be ambitious and develop lives of their </span><span>own. If you join us you will be welcomed into supportive teams who will </span><span>encourage you to be the best colleague that you can be.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We</span> <span>aim to</span><span>:</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Offer early intervention</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Build on an in</span><span>di</span><span>vidual</span><span>'</span><span>s strengths to develop skills and independence</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Build and </span><span>p</span><span>romote links with the individual's community</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Promote and maintain safety and good health, and</span></span><br><span><span>-</span> <span>Promote employment and meaningful daily occu</span><span>p</span><span>at</span><span>ion</span><span>.</span></span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> NJC grade 9-11 dependent on experience £35,235 - £45,718 per annum</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Horsham</span></p><p><span><span>The Transition Teams are county</span><span>-</span><span>wide teams that offer a service to young </span><span>people from the age of 16 who have lifelong disabilities. Lifelong disability </span><span>transition services are for those young people with physical disability, </span><span>learning </span><span>disability and / or autism. The focus of the team is to support people moving </span><span>from childhood to adulthood and plan for the time after the person turns 18.</span></span><br><br><span><span>Transition is a busy and exciting time for workers and young people. You will be </span><span>expected</span> <span>to work within organisational, policy and legislative frameworks as you </span><span>support young people to increase their independence and plan for the future.</span></span><br><br><span><span>As a Social Worker </span><span>within a busy community team, </span><span>y</span><span>ou will be responsible for </span><span>achieving positive change an</span><span>d improved outcomes</span> <span>for young people. You will </span><span>have a </span><span>varied, complex caseload,</span> <span>and provide </span><span>a</span><span>n</span> <span>accountable social care service </span><span>to those people who access or need the service. You will be undertaking high </span><span>quality assessments and reviews including mental </span><span>capacity act assessments, </span><span>responding to safeguarding enquiries, </span><span>and </span><span>working as part of a team</span><span>. You will </span><span>be </span><span>expected to work within organisational, policy and legislative requirements</span><span>. </span></span></p><p><span><span>You will have the opportunity to apply your social work skills, experi</span><span>ence and </span><span>values to the work that you do in supporting young people, their support </span><span>networks and your team.</span></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover with examples within your application):</strong></span></p><p><span><span>1.</span> <span>G</span><span>ood assessment skills, including the ability to ensure regular reviews and </span><span>risk management with a variety of individuals, carers or families.</span><br><span>2.</span> <span>Able to </span><span>effectively prioritis</span><span>e</span> <span>work and meet deadlines.</span><br><span>3.</span> <span>Able to analyse and interpret</span> <span>complex situations and people</span><span>-</span><span>related </span><span>information</span><span>, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service </span><span>provision.</span><br><span>4.</span> <span>Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to </span><span>deliver an effective service.</span><br><span>5.</span> <span>Hi</span><span>ghly developed communication skills with the ability to</span> <span>communicate clearly </span><span>and effectively in both written and </span><span>verbal</span> <span>format, </span><span>to explain complicated </span><span>information to others and</span> <span>to</span> <span>use negotiation and persuasion skills to </span><span>encourage others to adopt a course of action</span> <span>they might otherwise not wish </span><span>to take</span><span>.</span><br><span>6.</span> <span>Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek </span><span>appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></span></p><p><span><strong>Please refer to the relevant job description for your level of experience for full Qualification and/or experience requirements. Includes:</strong></span></p><p><span><span>*</span> <span>Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of </span><span>Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work.</span></span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Completion of relevant post</span><span>-</span><span>qualifying training.</span></span><br><span><span>*</span> <span>Registration with the relevant professional </span><span>registration body and </span><span>responsibility for maintaining registration with that body.</span></span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35235 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T12:39:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T12:39:42.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/341f13fd-75cb-4466-8948-4b6965620ffd.jpg","score":6055.9893,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"57cae4b6-4746-4dde-8f6b-bb8e672aa9a8","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bridge House, Worthing, BN12 4SE","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Working for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive<br>difference to the people of West Sussex. This is a great opportunity for you to<br>join us as an experienced qualified social worker.</p><p>We're embracing a strength based approach and working within a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both people and their local communities. Together, we'll focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety, to promote wellbeing and independence.</p><p>We'll ensure that residents, families, and communities have the right support in place, and at the right time. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support.</p><p>This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our social workers can develop and progress in their careers.</p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p>As a Senior Social Worker, you will be part of a dynamic social work service conducting strengths-based assessments in complex situations. You will apply relevant legislation and advanced social work skills to develop and implement support plans that enhance wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes, while also contributing to safeguarding efforts.<br> <br>You will manage a complex caseload, collaborating with individuals and their family or friend carers, conducting strengths-based assessments and reviews to identify eligible needs and personalised outcomes.</p><p>You will apply your social work skills to develop and implement support plans that improve wellbeing and meet eligible needs, while utilising community assets.</p><p>You will collaborate effectively with staff and voluntary agencies, demonstrating a strong understanding of relevant health, voluntary, and private services in the area. You will stay informed and compliant with legislation, organizational procedures, policies, and the Social Work England professional standards to maintain a high-quality, seamless service.</p><p>Your office based will be in Worthing, with opportunities to work hybrid from home part of the week. You will need to take an organised approach whilst exercising your expertise with knowledge of policies and legislations to support those in need.</p><p>There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal office hours. You will be required to travel county wide, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport so it is desirable for you to have a driving licence.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Key Skills & Qualifications </strong>(please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):</p><ol><li>Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an<br>accurate strengths-based assessment of needs in complex situations and<br>negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant<br>legislation).<br>2. Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills when working in partnership with<br>people, carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in complex<br>situations to meet people's outcomes.<br>3. Experience of managing situations with complex and competing risks,<br>utilising a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice.<br>4. Experience of analysis and interpretation of complex people related<br>information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.<br>5. Experience of leading on safeguarding enquiries.</li></ol><p><strong>Qualifications and/or experience:</strong></p><p>A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work.</p><ul><li>Registered with Social Work England<br>* Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work<br>intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and<br>pragmatic solutions.<br>* Extensive experience of working in partnership with those who access the<br>service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people,<br>and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and<br>disagreement.<br>* Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach<br>* Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act<br>(2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc.<br>* Valid, full driving licence. Desirable</li></ul><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></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 CAFHE05702</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rifat Khan (Service Manager Working Age Mental Health) </p><p>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.</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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42708 - £45718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-11T08:59:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T08:59:13.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5e24b72a-ce40-46a8-b4a8-f7981a968002.jpg","score":5526.3853,"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":"<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Teacher Pay and Conditions, Leadership Range 2 £52,400 plus SEN allowance £2,679</p><p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent. You will start in this role from 01 September 2025</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>32.5 hours per week, full time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only - weeks to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: County Hall North Horsham, Bridge House Worthing, or County Hall Chichester</p><p> </p><p><strong>Please note: </strong></p><p><strong>You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Closing date</strong>: 23 April 2025</p><p><strong>Interview date</strong>: 16 May 2025</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Are you a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf?</p><p>Are you passionate about supporting deaf children and young people?</p><p>Do you enjoy advising, guiding, and challenging others?</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p>This role works with families, early years settings, and schools across West Sussex. Your casework will be based in either Horsham, Worthing, or Chichester.</p><p>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.</p><p>You will ideally have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of educational legislation, the SEN Code of Practice and Ofsted inspection frameworks.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key requirements of the role include:</strong></p><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.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul><p><strong>To be successful in this role, you will need:</strong></p><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><p>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.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Our 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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>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>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>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05669</strong>.</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact <span><strong></strong></span>. </p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.</p><p>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. </strong></p><p><strong>This post is subject to QTS check, an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational 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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £52400 per annum + plus SEN allowance £2,679","publishDate":"2025-04-01T10:10:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T10:10:17.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aa87ca80-8089-4085-8a25-26ccca160e5f.jpg","score":5219.4106,"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":4873.14,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0e32bd0a-1bb2-4f48-9c1e-6ea430e31935","title":"Social Worker - Changing Futures Programme Sussex","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Shoreham-By-Sea","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><span>Changing Futures is a Pan Sussex system change programme focussing on improving the system for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. It is one of 15 national Programme<span>'</span>s bringing together public and community sector partners to redesign ways that local systems and services are delivered, designed and commissioned to better meet the needs for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage. Multiple disadvantage is defined by the national Changing Futures Programme as <em>'people who experience three or more of: homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic violence and mental ill health'</em>. To find out more please visit<a href=\"https://www.changingfuturessussex.org/\"> Social Care | Changing Futures Sussex</a>.</span></p><p><span>The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple complex needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma informed, person-centred support. The Programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access. Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three Local Authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p class=\"\"><span><strong>Salary</strong>: £38,626 to £41,511 per annum</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Full-time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span><strong>Contract Type</strong>: Fixed-term until March 2026*</span><br><span><strong>Location</strong>: Office-based in Shoreham, covering the Adur, Arun, and Worthing areas</span><br><span><strong>Interview Date</strong>: Week commencing 19th May</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>*If you are an internal candidate, this position may be available as a secondment. Please ensure you discuss this with your manager before applying.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Changing Futures Programme Sussex, as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the Communities Directorate at West Sussex County Council.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>You will work within a newly developed MDT alongside colleagues from the Communities Directorate, Adult Social Care, and third-sector partners. The team combines a broad range of skills and expertise in multi-disciplinary assessments and support services. Together, we take a holistic, assertive outreach approach to support a small caseload of clients across West Sussex who are facing homelessness (or insecure housing), involvement with the criminal justice system, substance misuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>As a Social Worker, your role will be twofold:</span></p><ul>\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"\"><span>Providing intensive, person-centred support to help clients lead meaningful, independent lives.</span></p></li>\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"\"><span>Undertaking traditional social work duties such as assessments, support planning, and reviews.</span></p></li>\n</ul><p class=\"\"><span>A key part of this role is identifying systemic challenges, working flexibly, and drawing on creative solutions and best practices to overcome barriers faced by people with multiple disadvantages. There is a strong emphasis on continuous learning and practice development.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Key Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short listing criteria):</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to apply</span> <span>a risk enablement approach and us</span><span>e</span> <span>evidence</span><span>-</span><span>based practice.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to analyse and interpret</span> <span>people related information and data </span><span>to </span><span>prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to provide informal supervision and develop the capabilities of less </span><span>experience</span><span>d</span> <span>social care practitioners, </span><span>and to </span><span>mentor and </span><span>coach </span><span>students and </span><span>apprentices</span><span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </span><span>to</span> <span>interact effectively with a </span><span>range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, know </span><span>when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision</span><span>,</span> <span>and </span><span>to </span><span>prioritis</span><span>e </span><span>and organis</span><span>e</span> <span>work and meet agreed performance expectations.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping</span><span>,</span> <span>compliant </span><span>with data protection and respecting confidentiality</span><span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Degree in Social Work, or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification, e.g. Diploma in Social Work.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Registered with Social Work England.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.</span></span></li>\n<li>\n<span><span>Good up</span><span>-</span><span>to</span><span>-</span><span>date working knowledge of</span> <span>relevant</span> <span>legislation</span><span>,</span> <span>e.g. </span><span>Care Act </span></span><span><span>(2014)</span><span>, Mental Capacity Act</span> <span>(2005) </span><span>etc</span><span>.</span></span>\n</li>\n<li><span><span>Valid, full driving licence</span> <span>-</span> <span>Desirable</span></span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Further Information</strong></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><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> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T03:10:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T03:10:56.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e24015d7-7c4a-476d-9448-4c2dc50c28cd.jpg","score":4525.6235,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6f16de41-acee-4036-a0e4-ffc50dd3e5ae","title":"Senior Social Work Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bridge House, Worthing ,BN12 4SE","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Working for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team (MH SWDT) team has a vacancy for a full time qualified Social Worker. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work for team, which will form an integral part of a new model of discharge, being implemented in partnership with our colleagues in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.</p><p>The team will work alongside a Discharge Hub, led by SPFT and will be responsible for managing the discharges for all complex social care discharges from acute and community mental health hospitals.</p><p><strong>About the job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,731 to £49,764 per annum<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time,37 hours per week<strong><br>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent<strong><br>Location: </strong>Bridge House, Worthing</p><p>As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing a statutory social work service to individuals seeking or requiring specialised mental health services, and will assist in facilitating their discharge from the hospital.</p><p>You will work in partnership with the newly formed mental health hospital discharge hub including completion of all statutory work such as Care Act assessments, s117 aftercare planning meetings, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings as well as any other social care related tasks and functions.</p><p>The role will require a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure to ensure that all aspects of the individual's needs are addressed and integrated into the discharge process. You will contribute as part of a dedicated small team operating county-wide, specifically focused on discharge responsibilities.</p><p>Your office based will be in Worthing, with opportunities to work hybrid from home part of the week. You will need to take an organised approach whilst exercising your expertise with knowledge of policies and legislations to support those in need.</p><p>There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal office hours. You will be required to travel county wide, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport so it is desirable for you to have a driving licence.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Key Skills & Qualifications </strong>(please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):</p><ul>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret people-related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</li>\n<li>-Ability to work proactively as a team member to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, ensuring regular reviews and risk management with various individuals, carers, or families. Evidence of effectively prioritising work and meeting deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service to support individuals.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice, and supervision.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral formats, including explaining complicated information to a wide range of people and negotiating and persuading others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</li>\n<li>Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work.</li>\n<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and responsibility for maintaining registration with that body.</li>\n<li>Approved Mental Health Professional (it is a requirement to have AMHP qualification or to be working towards the qualification to be complete within 2 years of appointment and to maintain level of knowledge).</li>\n</ul><p><br><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></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 CAFHE05701</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rifat Khan (Service Manager Working Age Mental Health) </p><p> For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-11T08:44:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T08:44:10.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/642b8029-2944-4220-bb8e-1286cf1615c8.jpg","score":4415.0796,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ffa35401-c246-41ee-8154-70a44d043b07","title":"Social Worker-Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bridge House, Worthing BN12 4SE","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Working for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. This is a great opportunity for you to join us as a qualified social worker. </p><p>This is an innovative pilot scheme for the Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team (MHSWDT), which will form an integral part of a new model of discharge, being implemented in partnership with our colleagues in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT). </p><p>The team will work alongside a Discharge Hub, led by SPFT, and will be responsible for managing the discharges for all complex social care discharges from acute and community mental health hospitals.</p><p>If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, why not join us and let's make a difference to our communities together!</p><p><strong>About the job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,235 to £41,511 per annum<br><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time,37 hours per week<strong><br>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent<strong><br>Location: </strong>Bridge House, Worthing</p><p>As a Social Worker, you will be working with people with severe and enduring mental health challenges and coordinating their discharge from hospital. You will work in partnership with our health colleagues and directly link into the wards to support a fast-paced discharge, which adheres to all statutory requirements.</p><p>You will manage a caseload, collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes.</p><p>Act as a professional representative for the service, focusing on the safe and effective delivery of services to individuals with complex mental disorders. Uphold integrity, professionalism, and respect for the organisation, prioritising the needs of both individuals and the business.</p><p>Your office based will be in Worthing, with opportunities to work hybrid from home part of the week. You will need to take an organised approach whilst exercising your expertise with knowledge of policies and legislations to support those in need.</p><p>There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal office hours. You will be required to travel county wide, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport so it is desirable for you to have a driving licence.</p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Key Skills & Qualifications </strong>(please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):</p><ol>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret people related information and data in order to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</li>\n<li>Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service in order to support individuals.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in order to deliver the most effective service.</li>\n<li>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate <br>assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and</li>\n<li>Ability to remain up to date with key legislation and apply legislative requirements within social work practice. <br><br>\n</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format including the ability to explain complicated information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision. <br> <br><strong>Qualifications and/or experience: </strong><br>Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work. <br>* Registration with the relevant professional registration body and <br>responsibility for maintaining registration with that body. <br>* Approved Mental Health Practitioner (it is a requirement to have AMHP <br>qualification or to be working towards the qualification to be complete within 2 years of appointment and to maintain level of knowledge). <br>* Full, valid driving licence.</li>\n</ol><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></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 CAFHE05703</p><p>For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rifat Khan (Service Manager Working Age Mental Health) </p><p>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35235 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-11T09:34:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T09:34:58.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eae323b4-6778-430b-b367-4c94e0e97939.jpg","score":4204.262,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"10acfb82-27f4-43e8-8529-3aa7596ac5a7","title":"Approved Mental Health Professional/Senior Social Worker","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Mill View Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><em>An exciting opportunity has arisen for one AMHPs to take up a 30 hours permanent position in the City's highly regarded Central AMHP Team.</em></p><p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: 30 hours per week</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:  </strong><strong>£37,890 - £40,349 part-time based on £46,731 - £49,764 (full time rate) plus a market supplement of £2,154 based on £2,657 (full time rate) and additional payments for working unsocial hours and on call</strong></p><p><strong><em>Closing Date: midnight Sunday 4 May 2025</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Interview date:  Thursday 8 May 2025</em></strong></p><p><em>We would encourage anyone interested in applying for this post to have an informal discussion regarding the roles with Dominic Marley, Lead AMHP/Service Manager on 07471217487</em></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>The Brighton & Hove AMHP service is a standalone team with an office base at Mill View Hospital. We're a close knit team who provide a robust, professional and high-quality 24-hour service to meet the Council’s statutory duties.</p><p>Your prospective colleagues will tell you what a huge difference it makes working in a small geographical area where you can travel from one end of your patch to the other in under 30 minutes.</p><p>They'll also tell you how they've adopted flexible working patterns and hybrid working that has transformed their work/life balance.</p><p>We're a forward-thinking team. We were the very first AMHP Team in the country to use a smartphone app to complete statutory MHA forms. We use the same app to approve s12 doctor's claims.</p><p>We're client focussed and share a strong human rights ethic, where team members feel supported to offer a differing view.</p><p>Whilst the systems that we work within continue to pose challenges to our practice, AMHP's who have joined from other local authorities comment on how the following make Brighton & Hove the best Local Authority to work for as an AMHP:</p><ul>\n<li>Quick Police responses to s135(1) requests</li>\n<li>A selection of bookable transport options for conveyance with clear delegation arrangements</li>\n<li>Clear protocols with our Trust colleagues to ensure that clients and their carers receive NHS support whilst they await an inpatient bed.</li>\n<li>Strong partnership working and an emphasis on preventative work.</li>\n</ul><p>The successful applicants will have access to high quality training, individual and reflective group supervision and participate in regular team away days. We also have strong links with the University of Brighton who provide regular teaching opportunities for those interested.</p><p>You can find more information about living and working in Brighton <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/node/1536251\">here.</a></p><p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, click <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">here.</a></p><p><strong>What we expect of the successful applicants:</strong></p><p>You will be working within a 24-hour dedicated AMHP Service on a shift pattern undertaking emergency and planned Mental Health Act assessments on behalf of Brighton and Hove City Council, which includes working weekends and out of office hours and being on standby overnight.  The post holder will be an autonomous professional working on behalf of the local authority, and will need to be available to travel within the city during their working hours.</p><p>You will be able to screen, triage, undertake, and co-ordinate assessments, often in complex, crisis situations with high levels of risk, under the Mental Health Act, as an Approved Mental Health Professional. To make arrangements for informal admission and applications for compulsory admission and guardianship, in accordance with the outcome of the assessment. To appraise, and decline or approve Community Treatment Order applications and renewals. To ensure the 'least restrictive' options have been exhausted using Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team input or referring and signposting to other appropriate services.</p><p>You will work collaboratively and communicate effectively with service users, nearest relatives, carers, other professionals, agencies, organisations and volunteers to ensure that community resources and support are available to service users and their carers to assist them to manage their mental health disorders and to minimise risk. At times sharing your specialist knowledge and offering support and advice to other professionals and other organisations.</p><p>Where it is considered the criteria may be met, you will make applications to the Magistrates Court for warrants to enter, search for, and remove individuals from private dwellings to a place of safety, and will make necessary arrangements for the execution of such warrants. You will make applications to County Court for the appointment of acting nearest relatives where it is felt that the statutory criteria may be met.</p><p>You will consider, and approve as required, applications for mental health crisis breathing space under HM Treasury's Debt Respite Scheme.</p><p>You will act as Practice Educator for trainee AMHP's, providing supervision, support and education. You will provide detailed reports to assessing HEIs as to each trainee's suitability to practice, bearing in mind the key competencies set out in Schedule 2 of The Mental Health (Approved Mental Health Professionals) (Approval)(England) Regulations 2008.</p><p>You will need to maintain and keep updated knowledge of Mental Health Legislation & case law as it impacts on the role of the AMHP, and to be accountable for decisions and judgements made whilst acting under Mental Health / Mental Capacity legislation. As an AMHP you will undertake additional advanced training in all areas as they relate to the role of AMHPs as specified by the MHA 1983, Code of Practice. This may include attendance and participation in AMHP forums & reflective practice, and other training events as required, in accordance with the professional code of conduct and practice standards to remain registered and approved. You will also need to have a working and applied knowledge of the Care Act 2015 as well as being acquainted with relevant legislation (e.g. Children Act 1989 and 2004), Carers Act (2005) Human Rights Act(1998), Capacity Act 2005 ,and Local Authority and Trust policies and procedures. And observe the requirements of all other legislation affecting the role and duties of an AMHP.</p><p>It is important that you understand a range of models of mental disorder, and the contribution and impact of social, physical and development factors on mental health. Understand the implications of a range of treatments and interventions for service users, their relatives and carers, and be able to apply this in practice.</p><p>You must have good assessment skills including the ability to assess and manage risk. You will be able to work effectively under pressure, managing the competing demands of a busy service. You will be able to demonstrate robust and clinically sound triage skills using risk management and assessment models. You must be resilient, reflective and resourceful, have the ability to manage a workload to deadlines and timescales, and to manage time and conflicting demands. You will need to have specialist knowledge/experience of managing high risk, complex situations at short notice in the community.  You will be responsible for working autonomously and dynamically, managing risk and coordinating the support of community services, including the police and ambulance services.</p><p>You will need to be an excellent record keeper with competent IT skills. Able to ensure any reports are completed on time and written work presents information which is structured, clear, evidence based, and logical; in accordance with the standards. This will include reports for court hearings which you will need to be able to present when required.</p><p>You will understand and take account of service users diverse needs in terms of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, spiritual needs and status of social inclusion. And incorporate policies relating to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice into every day working practice and to challenge discrimination and prejudice wherever it occurs. You must have a commitment to promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of service users and carers consistent with their own needs and wishes, to enable them to contribute to the decisions made affecting their quality of life and liberty.</p><p>The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  There will be other duties and requirements associated with your job and, in addition, as a term of your employment you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required.</p><p>Your duties will be as set out in the above job description but please note that the Council reserves the right to update your job description, from time to time, to reflect changes in, or to, your job.</p><p>You will be consulted about any proposed changes.</p><p>£37,890 - £40,349 part-time based on £46,731 - £49,764 (full time rate) plus a market supplement of £2,154 based on £2,657 (full time rate) and additional payments for working unsocial hours and on call.  Currently; weekend hours (x 0.5 hourly rate), Bank Holiday (x2), Weekday unsocial hours (x0.33)) and overnight on-call payments (£60.58 Mon-Thurs, £71/56 Fri-Sun, £87.74 Bank Holiday). Dominic Marley, Lead AMHP/Service Manager will be happy to explain these salary enhancements in more detail. A generous relocation package is also available to those eligible (£2500).</p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</p><p>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/supporting-statement-guidance\">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p><p><strong>Part office / part home – hybrid</strong> -  We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.</p><p>*For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</p><p>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,890 - £40,349 part-time based on £46,731 - £49,764 (full time rate) plus a market supplement of £2,154 based on £2,657 (full time rate) and additional payments for working unsocial hours and on call","publishDate":"2025-03-30T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9a8f8860-0577-4d6f-b5a7-5d6a086b120d.png","score":3828.5505,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf7b413d-c42e-4531-a822-97131f663c0d","title":"Senior Social Work Practitioner - Chichester","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation serving more than 850,000 residents. If you're wondering why you should join us, it's because we offer a truly supportive culture-one that's second to none. Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.</span></p><p><span>Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 25 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.</span></p><p><span>We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries.</span></p><p><span>Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the <strong>Care Act 2014</strong> is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working.</span></p><p><span><em>\"I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues.\"</em></span><br><span>- Senior Social Work Practitioner</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,731 to £49,764 per annum</span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location: </strong>Chichester</span><br><span> <strong>Interview Date: </strong>12th May 2025</span></p><p><span>We have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Senior Social Work Practitioner (SSWP)</strong> to join our <strong>Chichester Community Team</strong>. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team.</span></p><p><span>As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you'll support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality, strengths-based practice. You'll play a key role in mentoring and supervising colleagues, managing complex cases, and ensuring high standards across assessments and care planning.</span></p><p><span>You'll need a strong working knowledge of the <strong>Care Act 2014</strong>, the <strong>Mental Capacity Act 2005</strong>, and experience in applying these in practice. You should also bring a commitment to the strengths-based model-empowering people to meet their outcomes using their own capabilities, family support, and local community assets, alongside funded care where appropriate.</span></p><p><span><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supporting the Team Manager in day-to-day operations</span></li>\n<li><span>Supervising and mentoring team members</span></li>\n<li><span>Chairing Best Interest Meetings</span></li>\n<li><span>Quality assuring assessments and reviews with a strengths-based focus</span></li>\n<li><span>Promoting and supporting staff wellbeing</span></li>\n<li><span>Contributing to complaint resolution and continuous service improvement</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>You will be a confident and empathetic communicator-capable of managing expectations, delivering difficult messages sensitively, and finding alternative solutions in line with our approach. Experience in a supervisory role (or strong foundations and training in supervision) is essential.</span></p><p><span>You'll also be committed to upholding strong social work values and supporting both qualified and unqualified staff.</span></p><p><span>Please feel free to contact Jo Boylin directly if you would like more information on the role. </span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span>Please ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application: </span><br><span>* A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work. </span><br><span>* A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work (e.g., Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional) or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar </span><span>level. </span><br><span>* Registered with Social Work England. </span><br><span>* Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions. </span><br><span>* Extensive experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement. </span><br><span>* Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach. </span><br><span>* Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act </span><br><span>(2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc. </span><br><span>* Requirement for BIA qualified practitioners to contribute to BIA service </span><br><span>delivery, AMHP qualified practitioners to contribute to AMHP service delivery. </span><br><span>* Valid, full driving licence. Desirable</span></p><p><span>*Please read the role profile for the required key skills for this role as they also need to be covered within your application</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-15T12:44:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-29T12:44:49.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ab218b55-6043-4422-b350-81bb44761ce6.jpg","score":3366.335,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aeb7f7a0-7e58-4561-8da1-05c426aa1a6e","title":"Dedicated AMHP Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About us</strong></p><p><span><span>This is an </span><span>exciting time to join the </span><span>County and be part of a new specialist Mental Health Social </span><span>Work Service, that incorporates Older People's and Working Age Mental Health </span><span>Social Work Teams and a Countywide AMHP Service.</span></span></p><p><span>We are building a centre of excellence and are keen to recruit passion</span><span>ate and </span><span>committed individuals, who hold the same values that we do.</span> <span>W</span><span>e provide a working </span><span>environment that values professional supervision and </span><span>offers the right balance </span><br><span>between challenge and </span><span>support. This provides our workforce with what they need to </span><span>deliver</span> <span>the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that </span><span>innovation and evidence</span><span>-</span><span>based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain </span><br><span>an environment within which our </span><span>social workers</span> <span>can develop and progress in their </span><span>careers. If you have the</span> <span>talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we </span><span>serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your </span><span>social </span><span>work</span> <span>career.</span></p><p><br><span>We offer a comprehensive training </span><span>programme</span> <span>for the development of our AMHP's, </span><span>ensuring you have the most up t</span><span>o</span> <span>date knowledge and s</span><span>kills to undertake this </span><span>essential role. We offer our dedicated AMHP staff </span><span>regular specialist supervision and </span><br><span>an enhanced pay </span><span>offer for undertaking this important role.</span> <br><br></p><p> </p><p><strong>About the job</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: NJC Grade 12 £46,731 to £49,764</strong><br><strong>Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours</strong><br><strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong><br><strong>Location: Worthing </strong></p><p><strong>Please note that WSCC offer a Relocation Allowance for this role: If you relocate for a role with us then we can offer a tax free relocation allowance of £8,000. </strong></p><p>We have the following permanent dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner grade 12 post available:</p><p>*Rolling rota. This involves working an 8 week repeating pattern that essentially consists of 7-3 shifts one week and 2-10pm another and includes some weekend hours, bank holidays (additional pay when worked) with an enhancement of 18%.</p><p>Please ask to see a copy of the rota pattern if you are interested.</p><p>This role will involve a combination of going out to assess under MHA and working as a lead to take referrals and triage / prioritise according to risk.</p><p>The base location for this role is Bridge House, Worthing but generally this role is remote working. Please note that the AMHP hub covers the whole of WSCC.</p><p><strong>Any questions or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / </strong></p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></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><span><span>The</span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE04815</strong>.</span></p><p><span><strong>Any questions, or for more information please contact Joanne Cooper Team Manager on 07715242490 / <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> or Zowina Green <a href=\"mailto:\"></a> </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <strong>.</strong></strong></span></p><p><span><span>To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. 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></span></p><p><span><strong><span>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.</span></strong></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46731 - £49764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-17T02:32:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T02:32:45.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f97cd655-ca85-41ed-8406-a7123031899d.jpg","score":3137.534,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"659f45fe-9af7-406c-b31a-0d3352250406","title":"Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Burgess Hill","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Here at Burnside Day Opportunity Hub, we have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.</p><p><strong><span>About the Job</span></strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £24,790 - £25,138<br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full Time 37 hours (Monday - Friday)<br><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent <br><strong>Location:</strong> Burnside Day Opportunity Hub, Burgess Hill</p><p><strong><span>About Burnside Day Opportunity Hub</span></strong></p><p>Burnside's day opportunity hub is all on the ground floor. It has a large garden, with accessible pathways linking a small outdoor gym, covered outside seating, and plenty of shaded spots for the summer months.</p><p>The hub has a variety of identifiable, focused areas, including:<br>* Accessible training kitchen<br>* Sensory/relaxation spaces<br>* Art and craft studio<br>* Garden studio<br>* Computer suite<br>* Dedicated spaces for drama,<br>dance and fitness</p><p><strong><span>About You</span></strong></p><p>To become a Support Worker with us you will be:</p><ul>\n<li>Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</li>\n<li>Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care for it can be anything at all from baking, to bird watching, to crafting. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.</li>\n<li>Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>\n<li>Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain their health.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Key Skills</span></strong></p><p>If you feel this is the role for you take a look at the attached job description and see the full list of skills, qualifications, and experience required to be a Support Worker. Please note these will be used as the shortlisting criteria.</p><p><strong><span>Qualifications / experience</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Adult Care Worker - Level 2 or equivalent is desirable. If you do not have this qualification it is expected that you will begin this immediately after your 6-month probationary period.</li>\n<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills in order to record and document activities.</li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedures, Moving and Handling of people is also desirable.</li>\n<li>UK full driving license - <strong>Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Reward and Benefits</span></strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually</li>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution</li>\n<li>Eligible to apply for a Blue light card</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.</p><p><strong><span>How to Apply</span></strong></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><em><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.</strong></em></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05381.</strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24790 - £25138 per annum +","publishDate":"2025-04-22T07:42:52.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-29T07:42:52.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/77cbce5d-2d63-4848-a41c-4889cd202812.jpg","score":3096.2046,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dfff8b61-3bc9-45cf-be5a-da7b55cd6d82","title":"Support Worker, JCR","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Lewes","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/t4rhacha/job-ad-banner.png\" width=\"475\"></p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Can you get Terry making the tea again?</strong></p><p>Are you ready for a fresh challenge and to make the move to the Joint Community Rehabilitation service?</p><p>Terry has always made the tea at home but after a stay in hospital they needed support to safely access the kitchen again.</p><p>We work with clients like Terry to achieve the goals that are important to them. This may be getting back into the kitchen to make a cup of tea, staying well or adjusting to a new routine.  </p><p>The Joint Community Rehabilitation service is at the heart of care in the community. Our teams assist older adults after an illness or injury get back to independence in their own home. Working alongside other professionals, you may initially be providing some personal care, helping with therapy exercises, and giving emotional support to help clients regain the skills and confidence they need to manage these everyday tasks themselves.</p><p>As a JCR Support Worker, you will be supporting an everchanging group of people across the local community to regain independence, because of this a driving licence and access to a car is needed to meet the travel requirements of the post.</p><p>We are looking for candidates who:</p><ul>\n<li>Display a caring and empathetic approach.</li>\n<li>Can adapt to meet the individual needs of our clients.</li>\n<li>Can work as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Have a driving licence and access to a car.</li>\n</ul><div>\n<span> </span><span> </span>\n</div><p>There are permanent contracts available ranging from 6 - 30 hours per week. We also offer 6 - 30 hour Apprenticeships, 6 - 24 hour weekend only contracts and 6 - 24 hour contracts for evening only work.</p><p><strong>Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for these positions.</strong></p><p>Please note the role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.</p><p>To apply for this role please follow the '<strong>Apply Now</strong>' button above.</p><p>Interviews will be confirmed at a later date.</p><p>In return we can offer you:</p><ul>\n<li>Comprehensive training</li>\n<li>Opportunities for career progression</li>\n<li>Excellent peer and managerial support</li>\n</ul><p>We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment, including an attractive pension and annual leave package. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here/benefits\">benefits page.</a></p><p><em>'Being a JCR support worker every day is different. Every client is different.  We truly make a positive difference to our clients lives and this makes me proud and happy every day.  Some days are challenging but our team is strong and supportive. My job is part of my life now.' </em> Sarah – JCR Support Worker.</p><p><strong>If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Cheryl Smith, Deputy DPS Manager at  </strong><a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.Smith@eastsussex.gov.uk\">Cheryl.Smith@eastsussex.gov.uk</a></p><p><em>For more information about being a Support Worker for JCR please follow this link - </em><a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/choose-east-sussex/adult-social-care-and-health/jcr-support-worker\"><em>Join us as a JCR support worker | East Sussex County Council</em></a></p><p> </p><p><em>#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship</em></p><p><em>Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in </em><a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/apprenticeships\"><em>apprenticeship training.</em></a></p><p><strong>It’s not just a job. It’s work that makes a difference.</strong></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"174\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/5xwbo5qn/complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\" width=\"174\"></p><p>You can find out more about working in Adult Social Care by visiting our <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-in-adult-social-care/types-of-roles/working-with-older-people\">recruitment pages</a></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"174\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/k0ekzex4/refer-a-friend-logo-final.jpg\" width=\"174\"></p><p><em>This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. This means, if you have been recommended by your friend who is an ESCC employee to apply for this role, you need to state it in your application form. You could then both be eligible for an incentive payment. Ask your ESCC friend about the scheme.</em></p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check\">http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check</a>. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.</p>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p>\n<p>Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.</p>\n<p>Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.</p>\n<p>If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.</p>\n<p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.</p>\n<p>Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.</p>\n</div><h2>Company information</h2><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"100\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/lanmber4/disability-confident-logo.jpg\" width=\"207\">  <img alt=\"\" height=\"155\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/ydehsc5r/tfn_fosteringfriendlylogo_colour.jpg\" width=\"250\"></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/3izakvvv/ers-gold-banner-2023.png\" width=\"475\"></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,993 - £26,409 per annum (includes two increments for weekend working)","publishDate":"2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/69dd3dc7-4560-4d79-9f98-acfc08b86e62.png","score":2846.8447,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b983cf9-0982-4e19-8de5-127649496c5f","title":"Residential Childcare Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"West Sussex, Hampshire, Based in Horsham or Chichester, but working countywide , Based in Crawley, Based in Chichester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>In the Worthing area, WSCC Residential Services has a fantastic opportunity within a new home that will care for children with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural needs brought on by early childhood trauma and family breakup. To make sure children receive the right support and have a clear long term plan, the home will function as a temporary emergency assessment home.</span><br> <br><span> This unique role will involve working as a team to provide support, specifically to children who would struggle to live with others and would require additional help from their support circle to thrive. </span></p><p><span>We are looking for a driven professional with a child-centred approach to their work who is willing, able, and committed to helping children. </span></p><p><span>Being able to truly impact the lives of the children and their families will come with joining our children's residential roles. You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about their work and commitment to supporting children.</span></p><p><span>For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/\">Children's residential care careers (westsussex.gov.uk)</a></span></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong><span> £27,711 - £29,093 per annum including weekend working allowance (salary £26,409-£27,711 plus weekend working allowance of £1,302 - £1,382)<br> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time (37 hours) + rota for evening and weekend work<br> <strong>Contract: </strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Location:</strong> <a name=\"_Hlk175319448\"></a>This position will be based in a Residential Home in the Worthing area, with the expectation to provide cover in another Residential Home, Blue Cove within Worthing, as and when required.</span></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months</span></strong></span></p><p><span>To support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role which is identified as hard to recruit and remain in the County Council's employment during this time. </span></p><p><span>The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months</span></p><p> </p><p><span>Shifts and rotas - for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, which will include every other weekend and sleep in duties when needed. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.</span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.</span></p><p><span>In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:</span></p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"227\"></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To succeed in this role, you will be:</p><ul>\n<li>Child centred, with the ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with our children and young people.</li>\n<li>Caring, creative and passionate about supporting and developing positive outcomes for our children and young people</li>\n<li>A positive role model, supporting them to thrive and achieve their full potential.</li>\n<li>Helping to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations to the highest standards possible.</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity</li>\n<li>To promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li>\n<li>Qualified to Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent or willing to work towards this.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to join a newly created team, helping to shape our new home, please take a look at the attached job description to see if you have the skills, qualifications and experience to be a Residential Childcare Worker.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span>The reference number for this role is CAFHE05350.</span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact one of the following people;</span></p><p><span><span>Theo Barclay (Registered Manager) </span><a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a></span></p><p><span><span>Elaine West (Resourcing Advisor) </span><a href=\"mailto:\"><strong></strong></a><strong><span> </span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>To apply, upload your CV and cover letter, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.</span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. </span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.</span></strong></span></p><p><span>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</span></p><p><span><span>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our </span><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong><span>application help</span></strong></a><span> page.</span></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27711 - £29093 per annum + Including Weekend Working allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-23T03:08:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T03:08:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f5508f0f-7a66-4a46-b9a2-0051cb3d6760.jpg","score":2836.0786,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46ea7ec8-7b06-4b9a-854f-92fdfabe0b0c","title":"Residential Social Services Officer","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"The White House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The White House</strong></p><p>The White House is a three bedroom home for young people aged 8 - 14 and accommodates both male and female residents on a planned admission basis.</p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for the day to day interaction and care of up to three children with a range of complex needs.You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes.You will be expected to apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidance relating to residential child care. </p><p><br><strong>Responsibilities include</strong></p><ul>\n<li>You will work alongside other professionals for example schools and therapists to provide a consistent team approach to manage care & risk</li>\n<li>Attend meetings with children or represent the team at meetings.</li>\n<li>You will be required to input information into the client database and carry out other related administrative tasks.</li>\n<li>You will also be expected to attend and contribute towards team meetings.</li>\n<li>With support from a senior staff member (sometimes on call not physically present) you will make sound judgements in the moment concerning safeguarding and general safety and wellbeing. These decisions must be within policy and practice and justifiable, demonstrating high standards of care. </li>\n</ul><p></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>You will need to have/be </p><ul>\n<li>Be able to effectively engage and build relationships with children. Have an understanding of the issues and pressures affecting children today.</li>\n<li>Have good listening skills and be able to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure.</li>\n<li>Have excellent communication skills as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues and children.</li>\n<li>Be willing to use your initiative and make decisions around the needs of children on a day to day basis. </li>\n<li>Be flexible in being able to adapt to changing workloads of the team. </li>\n<li>A driving license is required.</li>\n<li>A verifiable pass is required in English and Maths. Have good written / IT skills in order to write contact sheets and reports</li>\n<li>A Diploma at Level 3 would be an advantage or a willingness to work towards it is essential.</li>\n</ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</p><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. 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Newly Qualified Social Workers, Adult Services

East Sussex County Council

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£37,667 per annum pro rata

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Newly Qualified Social Worker - Childrens

Brighton & Hove City Council

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Starting salary in range £40,640 to £42,680 (inclusive of a 12.5% market supplement), on completion of your ASYE you will progress to the social worker range of £43,454 to £46,700 (inclusive)

Citywide (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 6 days

Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker (Building Your Futures)

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 9 £37,937 to £41,510 or Band 10 £41,510 to £45,718 per annum, depending on training and experience

Civic Offices, Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 3 days

Social Workers (Children's Teams)

Brighton & Hove City Council

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Social Workers up to £46,700 (inclusive of a 12.5% market supplement)

Brighton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

West Sussex County Council

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£38626 - £49764 per annum

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

Posted 8 days ago

Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

West Sussex County Council

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

Chichester, West Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - LLS Transition

West Sussex County Council

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£35235 - £45718 per annum

Horsham (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing today

Senior Social Worker

West Sussex County Council

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£42708 - £45718 per annum

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

Posted 14 days ago

Closing today

Sensory Support Lead, Qualified Advisory Teacher of the Deaf

West Sussex County Council

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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 24 days ago

Social Worker - Hospital Team

West Sussex County Council

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£38626 - £41511 per annum

East Surrey Hospital (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 6 days

Social Worker - Changing Futures Programme Sussex

West Sussex County Council

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£38626 - £41511 per annum

Shoreham-By-Sea (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing today

Senior Social Work Practitioner

West Sussex County Council

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£46731 - £49764 per annum

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

Posted 14 days ago

Closing today

Social Worker-Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team

West Sussex County Council

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£35235 - £41511 per annum

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

Posted 14 days ago

Approved Mental Health Professional/Senior Social Worker

Brighton & Hove City Council

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£37,890 - £40,349 part-time based on £46,731 - £49,764 (full time rate) plus a market supplement of £2,154 based on £2,657 (full time rate) and additional payments for working unsocial hours and on call

Mill View Hospital (On-Site)

Posted 25 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Chichester

West Sussex County Council

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£46731 - £49764 per annum

Chichester (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Dedicated AMHP Hub Senior Social Work Practitioner

West Sussex County Council

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£46731 - £49764 per annum

Worthing (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Support Worker

West Sussex County Council

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£24790 - £25138 per annum +

Burgess Hill (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Support Worker, JCR

East Sussex County Council

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£25,993 - £26,409 per annum (includes two increments for weekend working)

Lewes (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Residential Childcare Worker

West Sussex County Council

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

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

Posted 2 days ago

Residential Social Services Officer

Portsmouth City Council

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

The White House (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

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