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Location: County Hall North (Horsham), County Hall (Chichester), Bridge House (Worthing)
Pay Rate: Up to £38 per hour (depending on experience and assessed competency)
Contract Type: Locum/Temporary
Working Pattern: Hybrid - Office attendance 1 day per week (where feasible)

West Sussex County Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our Lifelong Services Countywide Review Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking service focused on delivering person-centred, strengths-based reviews across the county.

About the Role:
As a Countywide Reviewing Occupational Therapist, you will work with adults aged 18+ with a range of needs, including:

Physical disabilities

Learning disabilities

Acquired brain injuries

Chronic health conditions

Your key responsibilities will include:

Completing comprehensive strengths-based reviews

Conducting Mental Capacity Act assessments

Contributing to Continuing Health Care (CHC) checklists and assessments

Developing support plans aimed at improving wellbeing and independence

Recommending assistive equipment and home adaptations

Applying up-to-date, evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice

Undertaking risk assessments and ensuring legal compliance

You will work alongside a knowledgeable, multi-disciplinary team to support positive outcomes and promote independence wherever possible.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration

Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience (desirable for top pay rate)

Confident in assessing, planning, and delivering effective OT interventions

Strong understanding of MCA and CHC processes

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid working environment

Pay Rate & Interview Guidance:

The maximum rate of £38 per hour is reserved for highly experienced candidates (2+ years post-qualification)

All pay rates will be assessed based on experience and competency at interview

If a candidate is offered a lower rate than requested, clear reasoning and feedback will be provided

Why Join West Sussex?

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team environment with regular supervision

Opportunities to contribute to impactful, person-centred services

Multiple office locations across the county

Interested?
Apply now or contact us for more information. We welcome applicants who are passionate about making a difference in adult social care and delivering high-quality occupational therapy interventions.

West Sussex County Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our Lifelong Services Countywide Review Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking service focused on delivering person-centred, strengths-based reviews across the county.

About the Role:
As a Countywide Reviewing Occupational Therapist, you will work with adults aged 18+ with a range of needs, including:

Physical disabilities

Learning disabilities

Acquired brain injuries

Chronic health conditions

Your key responsibilities will include:

Completing comprehensive strengths-based reviews

Conducting Mental Capacity Act assessments

Contributing to Continuing Health Care (CHC) checklists and assessments

Developing support plans aimed at improving wellbeing and independence

Recommending assistive equipment and home adaptations

Applying up-to-date, evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice

Undertaking risk assessments and ensuring legal compliance

You will work alongside a knowledgeable, multi-disciplinary team to support positive outcomes and promote independence wherever possible.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration

Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience (desirable for top pay rate)

Confident in assessing, planning, and delivering effective OT interventions

Strong understanding of MCA and CHC processes

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid working environment

Pay Rate & Interview Guidance:

The maximum rate of £38 per hour is reserved for highly experienced candidates (2+ years post-qualification)

All pay rates will be assessed based on experience and competency at interview

If a candidate is offered a lower rate than requested, clear reasoning and feedback will be provided

Why Join West Sussex?

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team environment with regular supervision

Opportunities to contribute to impactful, person-centred services

Multiple office locations across the county

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call on 01147003826

Refer someone who might be interested in this role & get £300 referral bonus!!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Join our team at Agency FCA - CAFCASS in Sussex as a Qualified Social Worker and make a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are seeking a dedicated professional to take on the following key responsibilities and duties:

Conducting assessments and creating care plans for children and families involved in the child protection system. Participating in case conferences and court hearings to provide expert testimony and recommendations. Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Providing ongoing support and guidance to families to promote positive outcomes and prevent further harm.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Demonstrated experience in child protection and safeguarding practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in challenging situations.

In addition to the above requirements, candidates with experience in court work and knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Children Act 1989 will be highly regarded. We offer competitive salary packages, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values your professional growth and well-being.

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Job Title: Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist
Location: Cross Site - Community Therapy Team West / Community Therapy Team WS - North
Base: Rose Wing, Horsham Hospital
Hours: 4 days per week (flexible on which 4 days)
Contract: Locum / Temporary
Overview:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Community Therapy Team West. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality physiotherapy interventions within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, working across the community setting in West Sussex.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management for a wide range of patients in the community.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop personalised care plans and rehabilitation programmes.
* Support hospital discharge and prevent hospital admission through timely, goal-oriented physiotherapy interventions.
* Liaise effectively with GPs, community nursing teams, and social care colleagues to ensure seamless patient care.
* Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service quality improvement activities.
* Participate in the supervision and support of junior staff and students.
Requirements:
* HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
* Previous experience working at Band 6 level in a community physiotherapy setting.
* Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
* Smart Card (essential).
* SystmOne experience (desirable).
Additional Information:
* This is a cross-site community role with a base at Rose Wing, Horsham Hospital.
* The role is offered on a 4-day per week basis flexible days to suit candidate availability.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work within a highly supportive and collaborative community team.
* Flexible working pattern.
* Gain valuable experience in community physiotherapy services.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Mental Health Social Work Discharge Team in West Sussex on a part-time basis. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in supporting service users in their transition from hospital to community care.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Conducting assessments and developing care plans for service users being discharged from mental health facilities. Collaborating with healthcare professionals, families, and community resources to ensure a smooth and effective discharge process. Providing ongoing support and intervention to service users to promote their mental health and well-being in the community. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Essential qualifications and skills:

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience working in mental health settings and a strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse individuals and groups. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Additional requirements and benefits:

Part-time position offering flexibility in working hours. Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of mental health social work. A supportive team environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits package. Read less

In this challenging but rewarding role, you will work as part of a strong and dynamic social work service. You will be required to act as an allocated social worker, responsible for delivering a statutory social work service to those people who access or need specialist mental health services and will support their discharge from hospital. You will work in partnership with the newly formed mental health hospital discharge hub, including completion of all statutory work such as Care Act assessments, s117 aftercare planning meetings, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings as well as any other social care related tasks and functions. This will be a fast-paced role, and you will be required to be proactive and able to work under pressure to ensure all aspects of the individual's needs are considered and incorporated into the discharge process. You will work as part of a small county-wide team which will focus solely on the discharge role. The workers within this team will be aligned to geographically based mental health hospitals, providing a service to people who are aged 18 and over. The staff within the team may focus on a specific age group either 18-65 or 65+, but you will need to be willing to cover work across the age range. You will manage a caseload, collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes. You will act as a professional representative for the service by working with a focus on ensuring the safe and effective delivery of services to people who have complex mental disorder, acting with integrity, professionalism, and respect on behalf of the organisation, ensuring at all times that the needs of individuals and the business are paramount. You will work effectively in partnership with other staff, teams and agencies, both internal to the Council and external, including Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. An excellent understanding of the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area is essential. You will remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and codes of conduct as well as Social Work England professional standards to uphold a high-quality, seamless service. You will be working within a supportive environment to apply your social work skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. You will be working within a managed and supportive context, applying learning to further develop capability, and professional confidence. You will be supported with professional supervision and assessment and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development. There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly using your own initiative where appropriate to support people, carers, and families, sometimes out of normal working hours. You'll need to be able to travel independently throughout the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport, so a driving licence is preferred. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for West Sussex Council who are looking for Mental Health Discharge Team

Qualified Social Worker - Mental Health Discharge Team (DORS)
Location: County Hall North, Horsham (Countywide Coverage)
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Expenses: Additional £150 per week (for candidates living outside West Sussex - subject to confirmation)
Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week | 2 days office-based, remainder remote

We're currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Mental Health Discharge Team (DORS) in West Sussex. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role supporting hospital discharges for adults aged 18+ with complex mental health needs. You'll carry out Care Act assessments, s117 aftercare planning, safeguarding, MCAs, and Best Interest decisions in partnership with the new Mental Health Discharge Hub.

Requirements:

At least 2 years' post-qualified experience

Excellent understanding of Care Act, Mental Health Act, and safeguarding responsibilities

Confidence in hospital discharge planning and multi-agency working

SWE Registration

Important:
Pay rates are MoC capped - maximum of £38ph based on experience and interview assessment. £35ph is standard for this role. Rate offered will reflect the candidate's skills and experience as determined at interview stage.



If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Richie Johnson at or call on 01756556845

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Refer someone who might be interested in & get £300 referral bonus !!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist Specialist
Ref: GD1FL
Location: Crawley Hospital, UCR Central - Urgent Community Response Team
Department: Unplanned Care
Banding: Agenda for Change - Band 6
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing / until 29 August 2025 (based on assignment)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist Specialist to join the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team based at Crawley Hospital. The role is part of the Unplanned Care services, supporting rapid response and early intervention therapy to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and enable safe discharge into the community.

The successful candidate will work across Crawley and Horsham, covering a wide area from Pulborough to Horley, providing timely and effective physiotherapy assessments and interventions in a community setting.

Key Responsibilities:
Undertake physiotherapy assessments in patients' homes or community settings.

Deliver high-quality clinical interventions that support urgent response and reablement goals.

Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe discharge and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.

Provide ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment of treatment plans.

Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical documentation.

Essential Requirements:
HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (community travel required)

Previous experience in community physiotherapy or unplanned care

Strong knowledge of urgent care pathways and clinical risk assessment

Desirable Skills:
Experience using SystmOne

Possession of a valid NHS Smart Card

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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