Job Description

About Us


An opportunity has become available for an Assistant Care Manager who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced teams across West Sussex.



Working for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. This is a great opportunity for you to join us as an Assistant Care Manager. You will act alongside our social work Team and health care colleagues responsible for delivering a statutory social work service to adults in the locality of West Sussex.


About The Job

Salary:

29,540 to 32,061 per annum

Working Pattern:

Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract Length:

Permanent

Location:

Bognor

Interview Date:

25th November



?Do you have experience within the Social Work sector?



?Are you passionate about providing quality care to the community?



?Do you want to #BeTheDifference?



We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative new assistant care manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant difference to our service users lives, although challenging the rewards by far outweigh those challenges as you will always strive for a positive outcome. No two days will look the same; you'll be working in at various locations across the county with numerous colleagues and patients from all walks of life. You will need to take an organised approach whilst exercising your expertise with knowledge of policies and legislations to support those in need.



But don't just take our word for it hear from some of the current Chichester & Bognor Assistant Care Managers:



"Our team is small but tight knit with people from different backgrounds so everyone brings something different and there's always someone you can ask when you need some help. I am neuro divergent and it's one of the first jobs I've been allowed to be who I am. Colleagues accept you for who you are and special adaptions in the workplace were normalised from the start, and after my whole life of having to make do and work arounds it is amazing.



The best part of my job is the amazing people I meet, the different situations they are in and how I can help. We visit people when they are at their most desperate and they don't know where to turn, it's a joy to support, signpost and point them in the right direction and it's up to them to take the next steps with a little encouragement. If you are thinking about a career in social work this role will give you a big insight, and the best advice I can give is to come with a practical can do attitude and a willingness to learn" Debbie



"I have been working as an ACM for little under 3 months. The role is very flexible with the opportunity to create your own dairy. There is a lot of joy in the role, being able to support individuals in getting the care they need is very rewarding. If work becomes overwhelming, there is an approachable and welcoming team right beside you. My role consists of visits in the community and writing assessments, some of which are similar to care plans. Some days we talk to individuals who would like some advice before an assessment". Monika


Experience and Skills

Key Skills:

Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

3. Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.

4. 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.

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/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


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

CAFHE06042

.



For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Emmy Birch (Team Manager) at emmy.birch@westsussex.gov.uk. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk

.

To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role 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 (if you meet all the essential criteria), 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!



LOCATION

Chichester area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Adults' Services

CLOSING DATE

17 November 2025