About the Job
Salary: £44,844 – £53,078 per annum, (pro rata £36,360 – £43,036 for 30 hours) inclusive of market rate supplement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full Time (37 hours per week) and Part Time (30 hours per week)
Location: Based at County Hall North, Horsham.
There has never been a more exciting and interesting time to join West Sussex and our Children’s Asylum Team. At the heart of our vision is making a difference to children and young people’s lives while supporting their positive growth within their new communities; and we need your help to achieve this.
Our ideal candidate will have passion for supporting asylum‑seeking children and young people; driven to champion their voices while supporting their needs and their future ambitions. Being an excellent communicator is essential, recognising the trauma, challenges, and loss our children and young people may have been through. You will have excellent interpersonal and assessment skills, providing holistic and therapeutic care. Acting as the lead professional you will be developing relationships with their families and educational opportunities as well as upholding strong practices such as maintaining accurate and professional records.
You will be part of a diverse and supportive team, committed to providing a high‑quality service, with a clear focus on protection and the wider safeguarding agenda. Candidates should be familiar with all relevant statutory guidance and legislation, with an appreciation for both how challenging and rewarding the role can be.
Reward and Benefits
We provide regular group supervision and access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days.
About You
Just some of the skills and experience you will need include:
* Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs.
* Able to work in partnership with carers, providers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.
* 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.
* Completion of relevant post qualifying training.
* Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, impact of trauma for children seeking asylum, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice and systemic working. A good understanding of anti‑oppressive, anti‑discriminatory and anti‑racist practice in social work.
* Experience of managing levels of risk with the range of children and young people you work with.
* You will need to be able to travel independently around the county and nationally, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility
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 e. laine.west@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.
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