Super proud of our Childrens Mental and Emotional Health team for getting the Silver Award for Team of the Year at the National Social Worker Awards in London. So very deserved for their groundbreaking efforts supporting young people at risk of suicide ❤️

So proud and humbled - hats off to our amazing staff - great people doing great things for our children, families, schools and communities 👏🏽

The GOLD AWARD WINNER for the Lifetime Achievement Award is… Susan Banyard! West Sussex County Council Congratulations, Susan! 🎊 “Susan is a much-loved colleague with a ‘heart of gold’ and has been an asset not just to her team and the fostering service, but also to the profession.” #SWA24

Huge congratulations to Susan Banyard from West Sussex County Council winner of the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 social work awards! ❤️ #SWA24

Just amazing Susan, it’s been a true honour for us to share the moment your commitment to a lifetime of service, care and love for our most vulnerable has been recognised in such style! 👏🏽

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Today I will be laying a wreath in East Grinstead on behalf of West Sussex County Council honouring those who gave their todays so that we could have our tomorrows

NHP is hiring!🌟 NHP are looking for an apprentice to provide business admin support, enrich the understanding of the care experience journey, and develop their own skills along the way. Find out more: ow.ly/Ak7j50U9S9e #NHP #Job #Apprentice #CareExperienced

Breakwater is the latest #WestSussex children’s home to be praised by Ofsted. The home in #Shoreham has been rated ‘outstanding’ following an inspection in October. You can read the full report here: orlo.uk/IAXtQ

Great to be in Liverpool for #NCASC24. Fantastic opening speech from Andy Smith, spotlighting the challenges and opportunities ahead if we are to deliver fairness, equity and social justice within our social care system as equal partners ⁦⁦🌈Updates from ADCS⁩

Discover powerful leadership with the Women in Leadership (WiL) Programme in Birmingham! Dates: 8th & 9th May 2025 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham Cost: £795 + VAT Book your spot! thestaffcollege.uk/women-in-leade… #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership

To explore more about the benefits of fostering with us as a local authority, please visit ➡️ fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/why-foster-wit…

To offer encouragement and guidance, Community Care has shared 'The 12 Days of a Foster Carer’s Christmas Guide' by Foster Carer Maria Catterick. Read the useful guide here 👉 communitycare.co.uk/2012/12/19/the…

Congratulations to our Corporate Parenting Senior Leadership Team as their new ‘Children’s Homes Collaborative’ initiative has been shortlisted at this year’s MJ Achievement Awards. Read more here: orlo.uk/5kuCw

Our Adults’ Services have been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The regulator found strong leadership within adult social care teams and effective support that enables people to live healthier lives. Read more in the thread below 👇

Thank you Jacquie Russell and West Sussex County Council Cllrs John Dabell, Paul Linehan, Brenda Burgess & Paul Marshall for championing our children. A proud moment to share, our children were EPIC supported by their families and friends and an incredible team who helped them shine!

It’s a privilege to be in Manchester, with team West Sussex to celebrate the achievements, passion and dedication of our nations social workers #SWA25 Social Work Awards @Childrenfirstwestsussex

It is an honour and a privilege to share this moment with Stacey Godley and her inspirational and dedicated team and a true testament West Sussex County Council improvement journey. 👏🏽

Nine new wholetime firefighters celebrated the end of their 16-week training course at a pass out parade at Platinum House yesterday. Read more about their journey: orlo.uk/KxWw8 Congratulations and welcome to the service! 👏👏👏