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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. 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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. 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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. 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We are a dedicated, friendly and hardworking team. We offer a competitive salary and a generous holiday allowance. Various hours and posts available, some to work with children with Additional Needs or Disabilities. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Deborah Taylor, Nursery Manager on 01273 294780</p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates</strong>: 29 April 2025</p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>An exciting opportunity to be part of a hardworking and child centered team as an Early Years Practitioner.</p><p>At Roundabout Nursery, we offer care and early learning for children from 3 months to 5 years. We pride ourselves on being child led in our practice and engage in a lot of creative and sensory play. We have amazing gardens and use the outdoors in all weathers. Every child and family has a key person to help them feel welcome and supported. The key person is the main person to care for and understand the children’s individual interests and build secure attachments to enable them to explore the opportunities and activities the nursery offers.</p><p>We pride ourselves on our staff who have a wealth of experience and who support all our children and families. We also work closely with the Health Visiting team in the Family Hub, and other professionals such as BHISS, speech and language therapists and social workers. We are open all year round.</p><p>Applicants must be qualified to a minimum level 2 in early years and childcare; be committed to providing a high quality of care for the children; be an effective communicator; have a good understanding of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families and experience of working with young children.</p><p> Duties include providing high quality care and activities for babies and children; creating a secure, safe and stimulating environment; working in partnership with parents and carers; being a key person for a group of children; following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and other appropriate guidance; preparing and serving drinks, snacks and meals to children - encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating; assisting children with personal care - including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties; carrying out ongoing cleaning of the nursery; working with other early years professionals for example health visitors, BHISS, speech and language therapists, service for English as an additional language; being aware of child protection issues and following the council’s child protection procedures and close monitoring of children for whom there are concerns.</p><p>At Roundabout, we support all our staff with ongoing professional development and training opportunities and as a BHCC employee you will benefit from all the council employee benefits. </p><p>For more information and to apply, please go to the council website: <a href=\"http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs\">http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs</a> and search for <strong>Roundabout Nursery</strong></p><p><span>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</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.</span></p><p><span>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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</span></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>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>\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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409-£26,836 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9b7db1f3-6cbb-49d3-9d77-5c5ac2157274.png","score":4896.9683,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"584141f0-9839-48af-896a-201aa82d8f26","title":"Early Years Practitioner (Fixed term)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Roundabout Nursery","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p>Vacancies for Early Years Practitioners at Roundabout Nursery. We are a dedicated, friendly and hardworking team. We offer a competitive salary and a generous holiday allowance. Various hours and posts available, some to work with children with Additional Needs or Disabilities. </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Deborah Taylor, Nursery Manager on 01273 294780</p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates</strong>: 29 April 2025</p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>An exciting opportunity to be part of a hardworking and child centered team as an Early Years Practitioner.</p><p>At Roundabout Nursery, we offer care and early learning for children from 3 months to 5 years. We pride ourselves on being child led in our practice and engage in a lot of creative and sensory play. We have amazing gardens and use the outdoors in all weathers. Every child and family has a key person to help them feel welcome and supported. The key person is the main person to care for and understand the children’s individual interests and build secure attachments to enable them to explore the opportunities and activities the nursery offers.</p><p>We pride ourselves on our staff who have a wealth of experience and who support all our children and families. We also work closely with the Health Visiting team in the Family Hub, and other professionals such as BHISS, speech and language therapists and social workers. We are open all year round.</p><p>Applicants must be qualified to a minimum level 2 in early years and childcare; be committed to providing a high quality of care for the children; be an effective communicator; have a good understanding of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families and experience of working with young children.</p><p> Duties include providing high quality care and activities for babies and children; creating a secure, safe and stimulating environment; working in partnership with parents and carers; being a key person for a group of children; following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and other appropriate guidance; preparing and serving drinks, snacks and meals to children - encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating; assisting children with personal care - including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties; carrying out ongoing cleaning of the nursery; working with other early years professionals for example health visitors, BHISS, speech and language therapists, service for English as an additional language; being aware of child protection issues and following the council’s child protection procedures and close monitoring of children for whom there are concerns.</p><p>At Roundabout, we support all our staff with ongoing professional development and training opportunities and as a BHCC employee you will benefit from all the council employee benefits. </p><p>For more information and to apply, please go to the council website: <a href=\"http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs\">http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs</a> and search for <strong>Roundabout Nursery</strong></p><p><span>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</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.</span></p><p><span>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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</span></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>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>\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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409-£26,836 (£13,69-£13.91 per hour) pro rata","publishDate":"2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5aaf2c85-5807-4aa2-b4c8-1cd2200e1c2d.png","score":4797.5576,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"be24f9ac-caff-44c7-82d1-e06293e8149e","title":"Early Years Practitioner","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Cherry Tree Nursery, Brentwood Road","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>We are seeking a minimum level 3 or higher qualified Early Years practitioner.</strong></p><p>The starting salary for this role is equivalent to £13.69 per hour.</p><p>shifts between 07:45am and 6pm. We are happy to consider candidates who require some flexibility e.g. can't work a certain day of the week, however you will need to be able to start at 7:45 and finish at 6pm regularly </p><p>We would welcome any candidate to visit our setting to meet our staff team, see our learning spaces and hear about our ethos.</p><p>For an informal discussion or to arrange a Visit, please contact Eleanor Macey - Nursery Manager on 01273 296052.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Cherry Tree Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Family Hub Nurseries.</p><p>We operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.</p><p>We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.</p><p>We are located within Hollingdean Family Hub which has been purpose built to meet the needs of young children and their families.</p><p>The nursery is open plan and provides children with lots of space to play and learn. We have a large garden space where children can climb trees, plant vegetables, ride bikes and explore nature.</p><p>We have a play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.</p><p>We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.</p><p>Applicants must have:</p><ul>\n<li>a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early years and childcare</li>\n<li>experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment</li>\n<li>a fun positive attitude to work</li>\n<li>experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li>\n<li>passion to learn and develop</li>\n<li>experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families</li>\n<li>demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities</li>\n<li>excellent communication skills.</li>\n</ul><p>The role involves:</p><ul>\n<li>being a key person for a group of children</li>\n<li>building relationships</li>\n<li>being an inspiration to the children</li>\n<li>supporting attachment building</li>\n<li>ensuring the children feel safe</li>\n<li>carrying out observations</li>\n<li>assessing children</li>\n<li>supporting growth and development.</li>\n</ul><p>We will provide:</p><ul>\n<li>Salary above market average starting at £26,409 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour</li>\n<li>25 days paid holiday every year plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days holiday after five years service.</li>\n<li>a full induction and training programme</li>\n<li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.</li>\n<li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.</li>\n<li>Generous pension scheme</li>\n<li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary.</li>\n<li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.</li>\n<li>ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals</li>\n<li>The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team</li>\n<li>A setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit</li>\n</ul><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</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 upload your CV and 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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance\">CV guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</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 part-time or term-time only.</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><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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409-£26,836 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d2fdd0a6-92ee-48df-96de-8859d5fa419c.png","score":4139.311,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"569acd9f-522e-458b-8940-7eff5a1b5c58","title":"Senior Income Advisor","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Housing Centre","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div><div>\n<p><strong>Secondment up to 31<sup>st</sup> March 2026</strong></p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, customer-focused individual to join our Housing Income Management Team as a Senior Income Advisor.</p>\n<p>In this vital role, you will support residents as they navigate the evolving economic landscape, including the challenges of cost-of-living pressures and Universal Credit migration.</p>\n<p>We are looking for an energetic and experienced income specialist with a proven track record of delivering outstanding customer care.</p>\n<p>This role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href=\"https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1\">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.</p>\n<p>For more information, contact Shah Rahman at <a href=\"mailto:Shah.Rahman@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">Shah.Rahman@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n</div></div><h2>About the role</h2><p>As a Senior Income Advisor, you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Manage complex Universal Credit casework and lead our UC action plan.</li>\n<li>Provide guidance and line management to the Income Advisors within the team.</li>\n<li>Bring fresh insights to our approach to UC migration, ensuring exceptional service levels and quality standards.</li>\n<li>Work closely with the Housing Income Manager, Income Service Managers and Housing Income Officers to deliver an efficient and responsive collections service.</li>\n<li>Build strong partnerships and use your excellent communication and negotiation skills to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.</li>\n</ul><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</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 upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions.  Your answers to the shortlisting questions are 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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting 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><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>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us </a></p>\n</div></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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a></p><p>Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 - £37,938","publishDate":"2025-04-09T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b4782e3e-3f11-49ac-94fe-06018be5081a.png","score":3648.8582,"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":3401.1602,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"293d2f87-9cfb-4418-9c11-bb6ff708e243","title":"Newly Qualified Social Worker - Childrens","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Citywide","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Are you about to complete your social work qualification?</p><p>Do we sound like the kind of organistion in which you would like to embark on 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, 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":3377.1487,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4454cc6c-0360-4bbd-8d4f-b787d9059a9d","title":"Senior HR Advisor","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Central Team Aurora Academies Trust","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Are you an experienced HR professional looking for your next role? </p><p>Have you got some experience of working in the education sector?</p><p> If so, this could be your ideal role! We are currently recruiting for a Senior HR Advisor to support our schools within the Aurora Academy Trust, delivering HR support services to the schools both remotely and on site. </p><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p>The role is to support the School Leadership Teams (SLT) with all aspects of the people management agenda and enable them to deliver a well-run school that can focus on improving educational attainment for pupils. </p><p>The role covers all aspects of HR support from day-to-day enquiries to working with schools on a range of cases which could include attendance management, capability, grievances, investigations and disciplinaries. The role will also support schools with workforce planning, and training to upskill line managers and SLTs. An element of payroll will also be required, as well as potentially line managing a school-based HR colleague. The role will also be proactive in supporting schools to improve processes and knowledge to enabling excellent people management. </p><p>This role is likely to cover our schools in the Horley/West Sussex/Brighton and Hove areas and we are therefore looking for someone that is within easy reach of these locations and has access to their own transport. It may be possible to adjust this allocation to our East Sussex schools for the right candidate, and therefore all applications are welcomed. All travel is expensed and when you are not onsite, you will be home based. </p><p>Hours: 30 hours per week – alternative hours will be considered for an excellent candidate </p><p>Weeks worked per year: 39 (TTO including INSET days) </p><p>Paid weeks per year: 44.85 </p><p>Salary: West Sussex NJC Grade 10 FTE £38,626.00 - £41,511.00, actual salary (pro rata): £26,938.00 - £28,950.00. </p><p>What we are looking for: </p><ul>\n<li>CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience </li>\n<li>Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in HR </li>\n<li>A background of providing HR support in a school/education environment </li>\n<li>Experience of using HR and payroll systems </li>\n<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team </li>\n<li>The ability to work in an organised and methodical manner, whilst remaining calm and patient under pressure </li>\n<li>An ability to demonstrate knowledge of HR legislation </li>\n</ul><p>What we can offer: </p><ul>\n<li>An experienced and supportive central Trust team </li>\n<li>Coaching culture established for staff </li>\n<li>Staff / Long Service Awards </li>\n<li>Aurora Academies Advantage Scheme, which includes discounts to high street shops, well-being support and online GP service </li>\n<li>Hybrid work location </li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n</ul><p>If you think you have what we are looking for, we look forward to receiving your application for consideration. </p><p><strong><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</em></strong> </p><p>For more information contact Emily Sturt <a href=\"mailto:esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk\">esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>How to apply: </strong>Application forms to be returned to – https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-AAT-0179</p><h2>Additional 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><h2>Company information</h2><p>Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality</p><p>The School 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>Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"actual salary £26,938 to £28,950","publishDate":"2025-04-10T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/db07df53-a831-46bb-91b9-5bdd4ab613bb.png","score":2741.698,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f0e8f2d-81de-4233-bc51-ab0b5ddf27db","title":"Social Worker - Princess Royal Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Princess Royal Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>About Us</strong></span></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.</span></p><p><span>It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.</span><br><span>The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><span><strong>About The Job</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: Permanent</strong></span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><span>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</span></p><p><span><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and <span>maintaining</span> up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></span></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?1742482143926\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></span></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><span><strong>Further Information</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p><span> </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T12:50:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T12:50:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6bc94549-cfc2-47b6-a790-cb4aa478f8d9.jpg","score":2573.9126,"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":2485.1157,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f20c788d-57a3-4f9b-a936-49f55129b511","title":"Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Wellington House, Wellington Street","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>In Spring 2025 Brighton & Hove City Council are opening a new Residential Home for children with disabilities called Rainbow Lodge. </p><p>We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to work within this new setting.</p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Hughes – Head of Service for the Specialists Community Disability Service by email at <a href=\"mailto:lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Shortlisting and interviews happen on a frequent basis, please submit applications as soon as possible. This advert may be withdrawn if the vacancies are filled and headcount complete.</strong></p><p>Do you enjoy working with children and young people with a range of disabilities? </p><p>Do you want to make a difference to young people’s lives and support them to meet their full potential? </p><p>If so, we want to hear from you!</p><p>Our Children’s Residential Care Workers care for up to 5 children with complex disabilities who live at Rainbow Lodge. You will be involved in every aspect of the young people’s care. You will work in partnership with the young people’s parents / carers, our local special schools, social workers and our health colleagues to ensure that the young people experience the best care.</p><p>Due to the complexity of the young people’s disabilities the work can be challenging at times, but also very rewarding.</p><p>Do you have the resilience to work with children who have behaviours that challenge or complex health needs?</p><p>Can you be flexible with your working hours? This role may include working weekends and overnight shifts.</p><p>As a worker at Rainbow Lodge, you will be part of the Specialist Community Disability Service 0 – 24 working alongside social workers and social work resource officers to provide children with disabilities and their families the support that they need.</p><p>Children’s Residential Care Workers at Rainbow Lodge will be involved in the day-to-day care of children with disabilities, this will include undertaking personal care, promoting the children’s health, education, relationships with their family and friends. Ensuring that their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs are met and providing them with opportunities for play, leisure and learning.</p><p>You will be part of a new team at Rainbow Lodge, and we are looking for people who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide excellent care and support to ensure that the children meet their full potential, who enjoy being part of a team and who have experience of working with disabled children with complex needs. </p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</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>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us</a></p><p> </p><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 <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</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":"£31,067-£32,654","publishDate":"2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4375e185-838b-4195-b80b-4dff13e6e044.png","score":2419.1829,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"926966d5-9151-4808-b8d3-c36c32aaddfb","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team Maternity Cover","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Haywards Heath","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.</span></p><p><span>It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.</span><br><span>The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Fixed Term contract until 31/03/2026 </span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><span><span>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</span></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"551\" height=\"365\"></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p> </p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, , an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T10:29:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T10:29:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fcb8091f-afe2-4607-8c1c-623a6cc27f89.jpg","score":2298.505,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"36609eb5-876e-4596-84b5-1d62b7e38239","title":"Nursery Deputy Room leader","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Bright Start Nursery, Tarner Family Hub, Ivory Place","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We are seeking a passionate and motivated Nursery  Deputy Room Leader, with a level 3 qualification and experience working in a childcare setting, to join our hard working team. </p><p>This Job will be a Deputy Room leader position; </p><p>For an informal discussion, please contact Cath Linstrem; Nursery Manager, 01273 291570 or email Brightstartnursery<a href=\"mailto:acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk%C2%A0\">@brighton-hove.gov.uk </a></p><p><strong>Interview dates: Week commencing 21 April 2025</strong></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Bright Start Nursery is proud to be one of the five Brighton and Hove City Council Nurseries, open from 8am to 6pm for 52 weeks of the year. We have a 'Good' grading from Ofsted with 'Outstanding' for leadership and management .</p><p>We are a well established early years setting which has newly moved into our new site within the Tarner Family Hub on Ivory Place. We are looking for a Deputy Room  Leader to be part of an existing team to help set up a brand new setting.  We are looking for a person who can demonstrate high quality practice and can lead a team of staff to maintain high standards of early teaching and learning through play for children from age 2 years to 5years, ensuring that activities are developmentally appropriate for varying needs and  which allow children from a range of social, economic and cultural backgrounds to develop and grow. Sound knowledge of  the EYFS and Supporting attachment as you will be expected to be a key person as well as supporting others to build relationships with the children and families.  We desire the applicant to have an indepth understanding of safeguarding procedures, Safeguarding the children is paramount to the role and there could be times where you shall be the designated safeguarding lead for short periods of time as well as your day to day duty of care and commitment to safeguarding children while not being designated lead.  Bright Start Nursery is passionate about inclusion and provide experiences and opportunities to all children in our setting. We practice a non-discriminatory approach and require our staff to demonstrate inclusion in all areas of their work, celebrating diversity. We work closely with outside agencies such as Emas and those within the Family Hub to ensure we fully support children and their families, the role will involve working closely with our SENDCO and to be part of education plans for children in need of additional support. </p><p>We have an 'in the moment' approach to play and learning and we promote a holistic approach where by practitioners  provide experiences that are creative, encouraging children’s inquisitive nature to explore and learn, creating a meaningful and rich learning environment which is stimulating and well resourced encourage children’s curiosity and fascination of the world around them.</p><p>We currently operate within the Tanner Hub with one group room for children from 2 years to five years of age and shall have free flow access to our own roof top outside area. Within the Family hub there are groups and services which we shall be able to work alongside to support our families as well as access areas such as the sensory room and Toy Library.  </p><p>We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people. We have a long standing team of staff who feel passionate about supporting children’s appetite to gain new experiences and grow. We have a holistic approach and ensure children’s emotional health is paramount.</p><p>Applicants must have experience of working with children from 2 years -5 years and preferable to have experience of working with children under the age of 2 in an early year’s environment; experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families; demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities.</p><p>We require applicants to be qualified to a minimum Level 3 in early years and childcare and have excellent communication and IT skills.</p><p>At Bright Start Nursery, as part of Brighton and Hove City Council, we provide a full induction and training programme.</p><p>We provide ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals. Plus the many benefits that Brighton and Hove city council employees receive such as discounts from local businesses via the 'staff shop', and ongoing training and professional development. There may also be opportunities for further additional ad-hoc hours if interested</p><p><span>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</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.</span></p><p><span>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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</span></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>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>\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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269- £27,711 (pro rata if less than 37 hours)","publishDate":"2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ec391acb-6cdc-4a2f-bef2-9aa00b5c273b.png","score":718.4219,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fe808392-6194-4898-98e3-d4eaf03b16c7","title":"Lead Teacher","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Fairlight Primary &amp; Nursery School, Brighton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Lead Teacher – Primary PRU Assessment Centre</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Hub Brighton, based in Fairlight Primary and Nursery School </p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Head Teacher of Central Hub Brighton, with support onsite from the Head of Fairlight School</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Leadership Scale 1-5 </p><p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time, Permanent Start Date: September 1st, 2025, or sooner</p><p>An Exciting Opportunity to Shape the Future of Primary Education in Brighton and Hove</p><p>With the expansion of Central Hub Brighton’s Tier 3 provision at Connaught Road, we are looking to establish a new 10-place Tier 2 PRU to provide intensive 12-week assessment and intervention programmes for Key Stage 2 pupils at risk of permanent exclusion. </p><p>Your role will be to lead the team to empower students to overcome barriers, reignite their love for learning, and successfully transition back to mainstream settings.</p><p>This collaboration between Central Hub Brighton and Fairlight Primary and Nursery School offers a dedicated provision within the building, featuring a separate entrance and access to the school's resources and leadership expertise.</p><p>We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Lead Teacher with a strong leadership presence, a deep understanding of behaviour management, and an unwavering commitment to helping every child thrive academically and socially.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Leadership & Management</p><ul>\n<li>Inspire, lead, and manage a small, team dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable pupils.</li>\n<li>Shape and develop an innovative intervention programme that aligns with Central Hub Brighton’s vision.</li>\n<li>Support and mentor primary staff, ensuring ongoing professional development and high teaching standards.</li>\n<li>Implement effective behaviour management strategies, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.</li>\n<li>Be the key liaison for pupils, families, and external agencies, ensuring a cohesive approach to student success.</li>\n</ul><p>Curriculum & Teaching</p><ul>\n<li>Design and deliver a tailored curriculum that meets the needs of pupils in short-term assessment placements.</li>\n<li>Develop innovative teaching strategies to break down learning barriers and support reintegration into mainstream education.<ul>\n<li>Create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated.</li>\n<li>Track pupil progress and implement targeted interventions to maximise learning outcomes.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with mainstream schools to ensure seamless transition plans for returning pupils.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Collaboration & Partnerships</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish trusting relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals to support each child’s journey.</li>\n<li>Work closely with safeguarding teams and external specialists to ensure student well-being.</li>\n<li>Build strong connections with mainstream schools to create effective reintegration strategies.</li>\n<li>Foster teamwork and shared best practices across CHB sites and Fairlight School.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Operational Responsibilities</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee the daily operations of the PRU, ensuring smooth curriculum delivery and resource management.</li>\n<li>Contribute to the strategic development of CHB, particularly focusing on the new primary PRU.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with educational policies, safeguarding protocols, and health and safety regulations.</li>\n<li>Support the development and implementation of personalised learning plans (IEPs). </li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul><p>Important Information</p><p>School Visits</p><p>We warmly welcome potential applicants to visit the school. To arrange a visit please contact a member of our school office team on 01273 542050 or email sambarber@chb.org.uk</p><p>Please return your completed application form to: recruitment@chb.org.uk</p><p>We are unable to accept applications via post or CVs.</p><p>There is no onsite parking available at this site.</p><p>Shortlisting of candidates and interviews</p><p>Closing date for applications: 12pm 11th May 2025 for shortlisting on the 12th May 2025</p><p>Emailed letters will be sent to shortlisted candidates and, if permission is given, your referees will then be sent a reference request.  </p><p>Interview date: 19th May 2025 </p><p>Start date: September 2025 </p><p>Salary</p><p>1.0 Leadership Scale point 1-5</p><p>Safeguarding </p><p>The Management Committee are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  In order to ensure this, our recruitment and selection policy is in accordance with both local and national guidance.</p><p>Encouraging a diverse workforce</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. 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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. 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As part of our team, you will <br>contribute to the effective governance and management of the Council, ensuring that <br>we continue to serve our community with excellence. 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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><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>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>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. 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We are a large, full and oversubscribed school, reflecting our strong reputation within the community.</p><p>The children and staff are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join us initially for one year to cover a current member of staff who is taking a one-year Sabbatical. </p><p>This role is open to both ECTs and more experienced teachers.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>As a Class Teacher, you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Deliver engaging and effective lessons to all our children.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with colleagues to implement the curriculum.</li>\n<li>Monitor and support the progress and development of children in your class.</li>\n<li>Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.</li>\n<li>Engage positively with our community.</li>\n</ul><p>We require:</p><ul>\n<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate strong classroom practice and to be a confident role model for others. </li>\n<li>Proven experience in teaching and leadership roles.</li>\n<li>Strong communication and organisational skills.</li>\n<li>A commitment to continuous professional development.</li>\n<li>A passion for education and a desire to make a difference in children's lives.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Community:</strong> At Balfour Primary School, we emphasise the importance of belonging within our school and the wider community. 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