Abrar Admin

West Sussex County Council

<div>About the Job 
Salary: &pound;44,844 - &pound;57,775 per annum inclusive of market rate supplement

Contract: 2 x Fixed Term Contract (1 Year)

Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week

Location: County Hall North, Horsham
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.

&lsquo;Within West Sussex there is a supportive culture which enables a more open and honest working environment, no matter the problem there is always help and guidance available. Team Manager encourage you to share with others and there is a vast variety of training offered for areas you may want further understanding and development.&rsquo; &ndash; Social Worker, Charlotte
Join our Family Safeguarding Central Team in our offered Advanced Social Worker or Social Worker role and you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children.

We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and resilient social worker who is excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.

Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. Our teams are co-located multi-disciplinary teams that include specialist adult practitioners from domestic abuse (to support both victims and perpetrators), substance use/recovery and mental health services ensure that families are getting support at the right time.

For further information about us and about working in Children&rsquo;s Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit Careers in children's social work in West Sussex. 
How We Support You 
At West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:
<ul>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child &amp; Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>
<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>
<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>
<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>
<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>
</ul>
For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. 
About you 
Just some of the skills and experience you will need include: 
 
 
<ul><li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>
<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>
<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>
<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>
</ul><ul><li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>
<li>Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>
<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>
</ul>
For a full list of key skills and experience for the Advanced Social Worker or Social Worker role, please refer to the appropriate job description attached. 
About Us 
Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a supportive and inclusive employer.

That&rsquo;s why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.

For further information about us and about working in Children&rsquo;s Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit Careers in children's social work in West Sussex. 
Further information 
The reference number for this role is CAFHE06130. 
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Wanda Parker (Service Manager) at wanda.parker@westsussex.gov.uk and for issues or queries regarding your application please contact kerry.joad@westsussex.gov.uk. 

To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact kerry.joad@westsussex.gov.uk.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page. 

Job Reference: CAFHE06130</div>

Social Worker/Advanced Social Worker – Family Safeguarding

<div>About The Job 
Salary: NJC Grade 6 &pound;27,254 to &pound;28,598 per annum 
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Until 30/06/2027 
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
 
Location: Based in Horsham &ndash; Hybrid working available, 2 days expected in office with flexibility to cover leave where required.

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.

You will be providing self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will include directly supporting the work of social workers by updating databases, attending complex meetings to produce written records, and providing support to senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes.

By providing professional business and administrative support you will be making a difference to the work of Children, Young People and Learning Directorate and enhancing the effectiveness of the whole team. More detailed descriptions and information can be found in the Job Descriptions attached.

Ideal Candidate 
You&rsquo;ll be someone who values organisation, clarity, and making information easier for teams to use. You&rsquo;ll also be confident using emerging AI tools&mdash;particularly Microsoft Copilot&mdash;to streamline processes and enhance the quality of reports and outputs produced. 
Experience and Skills 
Just a few key skills you will need include:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience using Microsoft Copilot for professional note‑taking, content generation and agent creation.</li>
<li>A strong understanding of CYPL meeting requirements, workflows and terminology.</li>
<li>Ability to translate complex information into clear, user‑focused knowledge content.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Confidence working in a fast‑paced, service‑focused environment with multiple stakeholders.</li>
<li>Work independently, confidently, flexibly and in close partnership with others in the Directorate and wider organisation.</li>
<li>Good time management to manage short deadlines and conflicting priorities.</li>
<li>Excellent Word and Excel skills, and the ability to concentrate over long periods of time to take accurate and comprehensive notes during meetings on complex and sensitive subjects.</li>
<li>Resilience and excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with vulnerable individuals or those with complex problems, and occasional challenging behaviours from those accessing the service.</li>
<li>Handle information with sensitivity and confidentiality.</li>
<li>GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li>
<li>Recognised qualification in office skills or administration, or a business-related subject at level 2 or 3 of the national qualifications framework or have acquired equivalent experience within the workplace.</li>
</ul>
For full list of Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. 
Rewards and Benefits 
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:

For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. 
About Us 
Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced senior leadership team, driving forward our &lsquo;Children First&rsquo; improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children.

We don&rsquo;t underestimate the work that still needs to be undertaken and the challenge ahead, we are confident in our approach and excited about the changes occurring. That&rsquo;s why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join. 
Further Information 
The reference number for this role is CAFHE06405.

For any query regarding the role, please contact Richard Cooper (Business Manager) richard.cooper@westsussex.gov.uk. If you have general queries around your application, you can contact kerry.joad@westsussex.gov.uk.

To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter, please outline your motivations for applying and explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact kerry.joad@westsussex.gov.uk.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page. 

Job Reference: CAFHE06405</div>

CYPL Coordinator

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Social Worker/Advanced Social Worker – Family Safeguarding

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