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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Specialist Community Disability Service
We have an opportunity for a full-time Social Work post to join the Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS). Specifically, we are seeking to recruit a Social Worker with experience of working with adults.
We are a team which provides a challenging and exciting range of social work services to children, young people and adults with disabilities. This includes the&nbsp;duty and intake service, undertaking care planning within a multi-disciplinary context through Care Act assessments&nbsp;and reviews, appropriate application of the Mental Capacity Act and application of Deprivation of Liberty/Liberty Protection Safeguards and applications to the Court of Protection in relation to welfare decisions. We also work with individuals as part of the Transforming Care Agenda and the use of the Mental Health Act. SCDS are also involved in supporting children, young people and adults with arranging Direct Payments and Personal Budgets.
The successful candidate will:
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<li>Be a qualified Social Worker</li>
<li>Be responsible for managing their own caseload autonomously with the support of their supervisor/manager</li>
<li>Have the skills to work within an integrated multi-agency setting</li>
<li>Be able to support a service undergoing some exciting changes and developments</li>
<li>Have experience of supporting other staff and demonstrate an ability and willingness to develop these skills</li>
<li>Have good knowledge, skills and experience of statutory roles and responsibilities</li>
<li>Whilst prior experience of working with children, young people or adults with disabilities is not essential it would be an advantage</li>
<li>Demonstrate a keen interest in developing their knowledge and skills in relation to disabilities</li>
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For further information please contact:
Richard Stevenson (Pod Manager 25+) Telephone: 01273 295550&nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:richard.stevenson@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.stevenson@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
<h2>About the role</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove has undertaken&nbsp;an innovative restructure of its services for children and adults with learning disabilities to create a strong, sustainable and ambitious whole life pathway disability service.The management of children's and adults' (multi-disciplinary) disability services has been merged within our Families, Children and Learning Directorate with two new Heads of Service, one with responsibilities for aged 0-25 and the other for 25+. The Heads of Service have responsibility for three social work assessment teams or pods whose functions are differentiated by the ages 0-14, 14-25 and 25+. It is anticipated that this new structure will provide service users with a more positive transition to adulthood.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" target="_blank">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.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and 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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">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/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
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.&nbsp;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.
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" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur 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 &amp; 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.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" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Brighton & Hove City Council

Social Worker - SCDS

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>An opportunity has arisen within the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) for a permanent M10 Senior Social Worker (30 hours a week).For an informal discussion, please contact Mardel Peppos (Service Manager for Forensic Outreach &amp; Liaison Service) on Tel: 07464491150Interview date - TBC <h2>About the role</h2>The Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) is a community-based service in Sussex providing holistic support to individuals with a mental health issue that relates to their offending/risk behaviour. The main focus of this exciting role will be to provide support in the community to a small caseload of individuals with mental health and offending behaviour.We are looking for a Social Worker who is enthusiastic, dynamic, are able to demonstrate a strong sense of initiative based in Brighton, adapting to any given situation, and who work well as part of a team. A friendly and caring attitude, a sense of humor and being supportive to your colleagues is also important. You will carry out Care Act Assessments and devise robust risk management plans, whilst implementing bespoke interventions in your role as a Social Supervisor/Lead Practitioner. The role encompasses both working as an experienced Social Worker with service users but also by having skills in leadership, supervision and service development and improvement, your role will be diverse and exciting.We can offer you smaller case load, training opportunities whilst you are working in a supportive environment within a specialised team. &nbsp;Work is varied, fast paced and demanding.&nbsp;The needs of the service mean the post holder must be flexible in their practices. We can offer opportunities for continued professional development, regular supervision and support. The FOLS also has regular CPD days which are bespoke to the team and quarterly forensic Social Work forums. All we ask is that you are committed to delivering a quality service to those under your care and that you are passionate in regards to developing and improving service provision. We will ensure you have a suitable induction period, and training will be provided according to your needs, along with support and weekly reflective practice from an experienced MDT.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" target="_blank">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.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and 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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">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/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.
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.
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" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur 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 &amp; 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.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" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Forensic Senior Social Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Changing Futures Social Worker - Fixed-Term Contract Until 31 March 2026 &nbsp;Do you want to be involved in a new, innovative and dynamic Programme achieving inspiring work to improve the life chances of the most vulnerable people in society? If so, join us!An opportunity has arisen for 2 Social Workers to join the Changing Futures Team within Brighton &amp; Hove City Council (Health &amp; Adult Social Care &nbsp;- HASC). In Brighton and Hove Adult Social Care we passionately believe that putting relationship-based practice at the centre of everything we do enables us to provide consistent and quality support to citizens within the city so that they can lead independent and fulfilled lives. To achieve this as a full time worker within the team you will hold a maximum case load of 10 - 12 clients. Brighton and Hove have a unique demographic which makes it a challenging yet very rewarding place to work. Working closely with our partner agencies, we continue to be at the forefront of making a positive difference in challenging times.This role is available as fixed term opportunity to external applicants and is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy.&nbsp;Before applying, please ensure you have read&nbsp;<a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a>&nbsp;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.<h2>About the role</h2>The Changing Futures Team 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 service aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access.Social Workers within Changing Futures will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who will adopt a curious, creative and collaborate approach to service provision. They will be responsible for discharging the local authority’s statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. We are looking for innovative thinkers and those that truly believe and practice a trauma informed approach. The team includes Social Workers, Homeless Prevention Officers, Community support workers, a Domestic Violence and Abuse Worker, a Recovery Coordinator, as well as Peer Support workers with lived experience. &nbsp; The team is part of the wider Changing Futures Sussex Systems Change priorities to identify blocks and barriers in the system, recognising best practice and flexible working to overcome the challenges facing people with multiple complex needs.Multiple disadvantage or multiple complex needs is defined as people who experience three or more of: homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental ill health.The role covers service delivery across Brighton &amp; Hove. &nbsp;Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home.Fixed term for: Fixed-Term contract 37 Hours until March 2026Closing date: 13th July 2025Interview date: Thursday 22nd July 2025 &nbsp; Interviews will be held in person at Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton or by video (to be confirmed)For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Holly Croydon (Operations Manager) <a href="mailto:hollycroydon@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">hollycroydon@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> or 07753280150Experience we are looking for:A registered social worker, with experience working directly with vulnerable adults and their families, completing assessments, using legal frameworks, and creating care plans. A good knowledge of psychological development, systemic approaches, and interventions.You should have had experience of:• Working with diverse and complex situations and in multi-disciplinary contexts• Completing assessments and safeguarding enquiries using the Care Act• Working with people protected by DoLS and/or the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp;You must also be able to:• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing• Prioritise work in accordance with demand and risk• Promote and sustain professional relationships with a wide range of people including those with care needs, their family/carers, other professionals and relevant agenciesIn return we will offer you regular 1-2-1 supervision meetings, bi-annual appraisals, a career average pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, flexible working opportunities plus a range of other staff benefits.*Please note: Warranted Approved Mental Health Act Professionals (AMHPs) will be encouraged to take part in rota arrangements for the AMHP provision across the city. The AMHP service operates from the AMHP team’s base at Millview Hospital in Hove. A market supplement of £1,503 p.a. is paid for 30 days a year on this rota, subject to satisfactory adherence to the 2008 Regulations for AMHPs.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council" target="_blank">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.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" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.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.*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" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur 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 &amp; 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.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" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Changing Futures Social Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Functional Family Therapist: To deliver the Functional Family Therapy Treatment Programme.&nbsp;To work with young people and their families who are at risk of becoming looked after, going into custody, Criminal and Sexual exploitation.We can now consider applications from candidates who have a Professional Qualification, and either a &nbsp;Diploma in Systemic Practice OR can demonstrate they have extensive, relevant experience.Interview Dates- Monday 14th July or Thursday the 17th July tbc&nbsp;For more information call Emily Davidson 07857662867 (FFT supervisor) or &nbsp;Joanna Pearse (Team Manager) &nbsp;07795336373<h2>About the role</h2>Functional Family Therapy is an evidence based manualised systemic therapy.It is an assertive outreach model that works with families who professionals may have found hard to engage&nbsp;and where there is a young person is on the edge of care or custody or they are being exploited either criminally or sexually.We are looking for&nbsp;experienced professionals to join our team. You will have a core professional training with at least Diploma level training in Systemic Psychotherapy or significant relevant experience. You will need to have an interest in evidence based interventions and be prepared to learn and implement FFT with fidelity (FFT Training will be provided). You will also need to have good skills in engaging adolescents and working with families where there are high levels of conflict.The FFT team is a close supportive team of experienced FFT Therapist and sits within the Family and Adolescent Well-being Service with other mental health clinicians.Although the work can be personally and professionally demanding you will be well supported and have good supervision that will help you develop your skills.The majority of the work takes place in family’s homes and you will be required to work some evenings.For more information about the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us</a> and for how we can support you during the application process, read this:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/supporting-your-application" target="_blank">Supporting your application</a>Please read our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council" target="_blank">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.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" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.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.&nbsp;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.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur 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 &amp; 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.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" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</a>.Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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