Training and information for professionals
We know that it is important to make sure people working within social care are fully trained and equipped to do their jobs properly. Whether you are a West Sussex foster carer or working for the County Council, you can find useful information here.
Do you work with vulnerable adults? If so, you can find useful information, forms, policies and procedures here.
The West Sussex Local Safeguarding Children Board is the multi-agency committee responsible for establishing policies and procedures for responding to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
We want to make sure that children and families can get the right help at the right time. The main agencies responsible for children's services are working together to make this a reality through the Children's Trust.
The Children Act 2004 places a statutory duty on West Sussex County Council and its partners to prepare a Children and Young Peoples Plan (CYPP).
The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment research is carried out between West Sussex County Council and our partners to assess the health and wellbeing needs of our population.
Almost all of our social care training courses are available to professionals who work in this sector as well as our staff.
The following information is for all professionals in West Sussex who are supporting, or have concerns for, a child or young person's emotional wellbeing.
Information for professionals about Supporting People housing support.
What to expect if you are interested in working in occupational therapy.