Abrar Admin

West Sussex County Council

<div>About You 
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
<ul>
<li>Experience in supporting young people with additional needs or barriers</li>
<li>Strong employer engagement and relationship‑building skills</li>
<li>Ability to design and coordinate flexible, meaningful work experience</li>
<li>A collaborative, solution‑focused approach</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and/or experience:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with young people facing barriers to education, employer, or training.</li>
<li>Understanding of Alternative Provision and the challenges faced by AP learners.</li>
<li>Ability to design and coordinate inclusive, flexible work experience opportunities to meet the needs of AP learners.</li>
<li>Strong employer engagement skills with the ability to communicate confidently and build trust.</li>
<li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills, to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels and create effective working relationships.</li>
</ul>
If this sounds like you, please get in touch to find out more. 
About Us 
The West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Careers Hub is part of a national network of Careers Hubs supported by The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC). It is hosted by West Sussex County Council.

Careers Hubs lead partnerships of schools, colleges and local businesses, helping young people understand and connect with local businesses and career opportunities through tailored careers education and Modern Work Experience programmes.

Careers Hubs bring together schools, colleges, employers, and training providers in a local area to work together to help schools and colleges improve how they prepare young people for their best next steps through:
<ul>
<li>Delivering as much impact as possible in the lives of young people,</li>
<li>A universal service but one that targets inclusion and removing barriers for young people,</li>
<li>Building a system where high impact careers education continues long into the future.</li>
</ul> 
Reward 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 employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.

For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page.

Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following: 


Further information 
The reference number for this role is EIE01567.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Lisa Mobbs at lisa.mobbs@westsussex.gov.uk

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@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 5 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page. 
Job Reference: EIE01567</div>

Work Experience Coordinator (Alternative Provision)

<div>The Opportunity 
Salary: NJC Grade 6 &pound;27,254 to &pound;28,598 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract / Secondment until 27 June 2027

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time, Monday to Friday 09:00 &ndash; 17:00

Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, with hybrid working

Please note:
<ul>
<li>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying.</li>
<li>Your current work base is Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton. The use of Arun Civic Centre is currently initially expected to be in place for three years to April 2029. The substantive hub for your service is Worthing and therefore, there is the potential for services to relocate to Worthing in the future.</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 05 July 2026

Interview date: 13 July 2026

Are you a self-motivated team player with integrity, openness, and an awareness of others?

Do you have excellent time management, organisational, and communication and interpersonal skills?

Being both adaptable and flexible, you will enjoy the challenge this role will give you to meet service needs and be able to participate in the future planning of the service and new ways of working positively and effectively.

Our Mental Health Support Team Coordinators play a fundamental role in achieving our three core functions.
<div>
<ul><li>Delivering evidence-based interventions in schools for mild to moderate 
mental health issues.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to 
introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external 
specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right 
support and stay in education.</li></ul>
</div>
They ensure the smooth running of the service, by providing self-directed, proactive, confidential, and professional business and administrative support. Acting as the front door for the service, they field all incoming emails and queries, upholding our professional reputation in their communications, whilst managing sensitive information and data.
 
 
They are responsible for coordinating and attending triaging panels, updating databases, supporting data gathering and analysis, and supporting senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes. 
 
They are required to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant 
legislation, organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice. 
About You 
Key responsibilities of the role:
<ul>
<li>Gathering and accurately recording sensitive and confidential data, collating key information relating to Thought-Full - Mental Health Support Team, Early Help, Children&rsquo;s Social Care, and partner agencies.</li>
<li>Assisting with the preparation of reports, evaluation of data and compiling a range of written material.</li>
<li>Supporting the effective delivery of meetings including triage.</li>
<li>Booking resources, arranging meetings and hospitality, minute, and report writing and organisation of events.</li>
<li>Providing guidance and advice to all enquiries in a timely manner through a variety of media.</li>
<li>Demonstrating a clear understanding of the meaning of safeguarding and escalations where appropriate, as defined in relevant policy guidance.</li>
<li>Assisting leadership with tasks as required, such as recruitment, inductions, partner communications and providing support to the wider team.</li>
<li>Establishing effective working relationships with colleagues across the organisation as well as partner agencies such as Early Help, SPOA and schools.</li>
<li>Responsible for the careful handling and processing of service-related computerised data, filing and retrieving sensitive or contentious data.</li>
<li>Contributing to developments in the process and service, by using a solution- focused approach and challenging existing practice.</li>
<li>Remaining up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for someone who can build strong working relationships who has organisational skills and who enjoys problem solving and communicating with others to provide advice and support.

Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.

Key Skills:
<div><ul><li>Ability to build strong working relationships with external partners and stakeholders, as well as working as part of a team, and to negotiate and influence across the organisation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills, including good time management, and to be able to plan work effectively. Ability to meet set deadlines and to understand when problems need to be referred upwards, e.g. in responding to complaints promptly for a quick accurate solution.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to interpret and communicate, both verbally and in writing, complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences with tact and diplomacy to achieve positive outcomes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with children, young people and families in a confident and sensitive manner e.g. dealing with complex queries and family issues, responding appropriately to people who may be in distress or in need of support.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Highly accurate IT and keyboard skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, to produce high quality minutes and reports. The ability to quickly learn and develop expert knowledge in a large number of internal systems and processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Problem-solving skills to anticipate problems and resolve issues, planning effective solutions to benefit the service.</li></ul>
</div>
For more information on the Responsibilities, Key Skills and the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. 
About Us 
Our Mental Health Support Team is made up of over 70 professionals, and we are continuing to increase our service to support the growing needs of our communities.

We currently have opportunities for Mental Health Practitioners to make a real difference in supporting Mental Health in Children. You will be working within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) on exciting new initiatives and an important strand of the Government&rsquo;s 2017 Green Paper &lsquo;Transforming Children and Young People&rsquo;s Mental Health Provision&rsquo;.

We fulfil 3 core functions:
<ul>
<li>Delivering evidence-based interventions in education settings (primary and secondary schools and colleges) for mild to moderate mental health issues.</li>
<li>Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.</li>
<li>Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.</li>
</ul>
For more information, please visit our Thriving in Education Thought-Full website 
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 employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.

For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page.

Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:

Employer Pension Contribution: TBC, this alters per annum on the 1 April each year (previous employer contribution for 2025 18.70%)

Annual leave: 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays = 35 days 


How to Apply 
The reference number for this role is CAFHE06425

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Fran Ruocco, Team Manager, at Frances.Ruocco@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. 


Further Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.

Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

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

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact Natalie Greene, Recruitment Specialist, at Natalie.Greene@westsussex.gov.uk 

Job Reference: CAFHE06425</div>

Mental Health Support Team Coordinator

<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

<div>About the Job 
&ldquo;I love working for A&amp;I West, it is an inclusive working environment with great support from management and the wider team. I have been given the opportunity to progress my career professionally and have been extensively supported with my own personal circumstances. It is a very rewarding role, and I would highly recommend joining A&amp;I West&rdquo;. Samantha - Social Worker 


Salary: &pound;44,844 - &pound;57,775 (market supplements included)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours per week), Hybrid Working

Location: County Hall, Chichester

Join our Assessment and Intervention team as a Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker, where you will be involved in delivering impactful, relationship-based interventions that contribute to improved outcomes for our children and their families.

We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a new way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have excellent 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.

Our Assessment and Intervention service is a fast paced, busy and supportive duty team completing child and family assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection and Child in Need work whilst planning for permanence from day one. Assessment and Intervention is at the forefront of continuing to produce the best outcomes for children and ensure they are safe, and their voice is heard within all the work we do. We ensure strong local links with our Early Help colleagues to promote local community support for children and families when social care no longer needs to be involved. 
How We Support You 
We offer small practice teams of Social Workers 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.

We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you&rsquo;ll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, and Social Work England fees paid.

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<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>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>
<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>
<li>volunteering opportunities</li>
<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>
<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over &pound;1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</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 
You will bring strong theoretical knowledge of Social Work concepts and practices, including attachment, child development and the impact of developmental trauma, alongside a detailed understanding of how professional Social Work services operate in complex situations. You will be confident in applying therapeutic approaches such as solution‑focused and systemic interventions, as well as evidence‑based programmes, and you will have an excellent grasp of the roles and responsibilities of partner agencies. You will also be able to chair a wide range of meetings with confidence and professionalism.

You will be able to:
<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</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>
<li>Recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support and advice when needed.</li>
</ul>
You will need:
<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>Evidence of at least two years experience post qualification working in the UK within front line operational practice.</li>
<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</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 and pool bikes available.</li>
</ul>
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. 
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. 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.

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 CAFHE05840. 
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Sarah Smith at sarah.smith@westsussex.gov.uk. For any issues or queries regarding the application process please contact Kerry Joad at kerry.joad@westsussex.gov.uk.

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

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

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page. 
Job Reference: CAFHE05840</div>

Social Worker and Advanced Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention