About Us
Our Lifelong Services Teams are expanding, and we are recruiting now. We have a unique focus, supporting young people and adults with lifelong physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, and brain injuries acquired at an early age. We offer a dedicated, strengths-based approach to disability that we know makes a positive difference. Whether we are engaging with people seeking advice, providing equipment, skills training, or starting a journey with people that may lead to a personal budget to meet complex needs, we are always looking to deliver the best outcomes.
We believe the best staff get the best outcomes and we’re looking to strengthen our teams. We are looking for exceptional staff who share our passion for the customer group we support and who can help us to be even better than we are today. If you look for the opportunities when other people see challenges, then we would like to talk to you.
About The Job
Salary: £23,194 - £27,852
Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Bognor Regis (flexible working to be discussed at interview)
Interview Date: Tuesday 16th May 2022
Closing Date: Monday 8th May 2022
As an Assistant Care Manager in the Lifelong Services Team, you will be responsible for taking a strengths-based approach, working with you people and families to amplify the voice of the person and create bespoke care plans that reflect the individuality of the person. Working collaboratively, you will support people to take positive risks and realise their potential.
We’re looking for someone with good organisations skills and the ability to be solutions focused with a view to resource efficient options. You will be resilient and have good communication skills when working with challenging behaviour from those accessing the service, and when dealing with vulnerable individuals or those with complex problems.
Does this sound like you? Come and start your journey with us today!
Experience and Skills
Key Skills: for grade 6 key skills please see the job description
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service
- Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards
- Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills
- Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision
Qualifications and/or experience:
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy
- NVQ Level 3 in Care – Desirable
- Experience of providing support and/or working with people in a social care environment
- Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting
- An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to social work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages
- Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to
individual pieces of work.
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 employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.
In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- A generous pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
- Flexible working
- A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more)
- Free access to employee assistance programmes
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE04421.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Paul.Rogers@Westsussex.gov.uk 03302228778. 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 complete the application. In your application outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the 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 an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
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.
For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.
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!
Job Reference: CAFHE04421