Broadwater Osteopathic Practice- Free Workplace Wellbeing Checks

Alongside working with our clients at the practice, Broadwater Osteopathic Practice also works with many local companies, offering Workplace Wellbeing solutions. Workplace Wellbeing makes good financial sense and means employees can return to work quicker, suffer less discomfort and feel better looked after. We offer bespoke packages, designed around your specific workplace issues.

Our Free Wellbeing Checks, on offer to local companies, have proved to be extremely popular. Initially the check involves a review of your primary work place issues, from aches, pains, and repetitive strains to stress related issues and ergonomic problems. Our team  then tailor a Free package of mini treatments, talks or assessments to take place at your workplace to start addressing these concerns. Any follow up treatments take place back on-site with us at BOP. These can be arranged out of working hours, so as to minimise time off work and to enable attendees to fully benefit from their treatment sessions.

We have been retained locally by several large companies to provide their Workplace Wellbeing solutions following these free checks. All the companies we have worked with have provided nothing but positive feedback on this service and have noticed a reduction in staff absence as a result. The costs of many of our treatments can be re-claimed by mostprivate health insurers if your company has a policy in place. 

For more information, please email Susan Bunce oninfo@bop.uk.net  or see our website at worthingosteopathy.com. 

Adur & Worthing urge Sussex PCC to reconsider community safety cuts

Leaders in Adur and Worthing are calling on the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner to think again before stripping the areas of more than half of its funding to keep communities safe.

The Adur & Worthing Safer Communities Partnership, which is led by Adur & Worthing Councils, has an excellent track record of working with the public, private and third sector groups to make the area a safer place to live, work and visit.

But, the partnership says it must consider stripping back its pioneering services after Sussex PCC Katy Bourne announced funding cuts of more than £40,000 from the service - the largest amount of any area in the county.

While other areas across Sussex receive only funding from the police to pay for its community safety work, Adur & Worthing has brought in large amounts of money from other sources.

This has led to a number of pioneering projects in supporting some of its most vulnerable people, such as rough sleepers.

Despite overall funding for services across Sussex remaining the same, Ms Bourne has recommended that Adur & Worthing lose 55% of its grant from 2019/20 - reducing the annual sum from £95,160 to £42,872.95.

Leaders locally claim their track record in bringing in external funding has seen it lose out at the expense of others.

In a joint statement, Councillor Dave Simmons and Councillor Val Turner, of the Adur & Worthing Safer Communities Partnership, said: “We received the Police and Crime Commissioner's funding proposals for 2019/20 just over a week ago and are currently reviewing them before issuing a detailed response.

“On initial viewing, we are disappointed that the Police Commissioner has failed to recognise the innovation of our partnership.

“Unlike many other Community Safety Partnerships across Sussex, Adur & Worthing has been successful in bidding for and generating significant amounts of additional income to deliver bespoke services such as supporting outreach workers for women and the street community. This approach has achieved considerable success and been replicated in other areas of the county.

“Any reduction in funding will impact on front line services that promote safety across our communities.

“We sincerely hope the Police and Crime Commissioner will reconsider this unwelcome approach once we have submitted our formal response on behalf of the communities of Adur and Worthing.”

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Start date: 02 May 2018

Timetable:Wednesdays

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Day 1 – Gear Up For Success™

An exclusive* programme to the Leadership & Management Academy, developing a structured process to encourage changes in behaviour, challenge existing methods of operation, and develop a personalised plan to set and achieve your business objectives. * This programme is not available through any other training provider.

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Leadership Styles, Understanding People, Power and Authority, Clear and Concise Communication, Motivation, Inspirational Leadership, Effective Meetings.

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Connect with your audience through skilled performance, Preparing a Presentation, Dealing with Nerves, Preparing yourself, Delivering your Presentation.

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Sourcing Candidates, Preparing, Conducting and Analysing an Interview, Evaluating Candidates, Assessing Potential. The General Principles of Appraisals, Designing a Successful System, Conducting the Appraisal Interview, Planning Continuous Professional Development.

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Win a £2,000 bed for the wonderful of Worthing

In and around Worthing, there are many unsung heroes who act selflessly for the benefit of others.  These people often go unrecognised, but now you have the chance of nominating them for a Sussex Beds Wonderful Award.

The family-run, independent bed retailer is looking to hear about outstanding people in the area who go the extra mile to make a difference.

The winner will receive a bed of their choice worth up to £2,000 - because the least they deserve is a great night’s sleep!

Nominations are now open and people are being urged to put names forward to compete for the title. 

To make a submission email wonderfulawards@pmwcom.co.uk with a short description of the nominee, why they deserve to win, their contact details and the area they live in. Please also include your own contact details. Nominations can be made until midnight on Sunday 11^th March.

Steve Pickering, MD of Sussex Beds, said, “We opened our Worthing store last year and have been made to feel a part of the neighbourhood very quickly.  As a local business we want to give something back to those who help make our communities a great place to live and work.

“Perhaps your neighbour works for the emergency services and deserves a great night’s sleep because of their shifts, or maybe you know someone who gives their time to help a good cause.  Whatever it is they do that makes a difference to other people’s lives, we want to hear about it.”

Greater Brighton is expanding: Crawley and Gatwick join the City Region

Greater Brighton is ready to take the next step in bringing national and global investment into the area after Crawley Borough Council and Gatwick Airport were officially welcomed into the City Region.

As both were voted on to the Greater Brighton Economic Board (GBEB), City Region leaders said the move was significant in increasing the scale and profile of its work.

The addition of Crawley, one of the south east's powerhouse economies, means the City Region's economy is now worth more than £21 billion and represents nearly 900,000 residents.

With one of Europe’s leading international airports also on board, it brings Greater Brighton’s profile in line with other City Region’s that are high on Government’s radar – Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle.

More importantly it incorporates fully the A23 corridor into the region, meaning there is now a united voice for the body to clearly articulate the case for investment into the area.

Board members pledged to use the move to step up the campaign for better transport infrastructure, especially much-needed improvements in the Brighton Main Line; as well as developing a proactive Inward Investment and Trade strategy which will drive further growth.

Councillor Andy Smith, GBEB Chairman, said: “Greater Brighton has made great strides since being formed in 2011 - attracting £150 million of direct investment which has unlocked tens of thousands of homes and seen many more jobs created.

“The addition of Crawley Borough Council and Gatwick means we can step up this work, elevating our city region further into the minds of decision makers on a national and international stage.

“The London-Gatwick-Brighton Growth Corridor has been recognised as one of nine corridors in England that have been at the heart of growth over the last decade. Our region is almost certain to maintain that pivotal role in the future so it's crucial we do everything we can to maximise our potential.

“Our work, bringing together local authorities, businesses and academia, is vital to that.”

The move was formally ratified at a meeting of the Greater Brighton Economic Board (GBEB) held yesterday (Tuesday February 6).

Members of the board heard how Crawley was a real economic powerhouse - representing just two per cent of the land mass in West Sussex and only 110,000 residents, yet generating 25 per cent of the county's wealth and 40 per cent of the business rates.

With more jobs than residents, thousands of people travel into the area to work every day - which makes investment in transport, particularly the rail network, a crucial aim.

Crawley leaders said they were looking forward to working with GBEB to drive forward investment in jobs along the A23 corridor; as well as developing a strategic approach to workforce skills.

They also wanted to use Greater Brighton to build business relationships between its globally-recognised STEM workforce and Greater Brighton's digital and creative sector.

Councillor Peter Lamb, leader of Crawley Borough Council, said: “The challenges we face on the ground as councils increasingly require us to look beyond our own borders. By joining with the other members of Greater Brighton, we seek to resolve the combined challenges faced by residents across all our communities.”

Gatwick is one of the South East’s most high profile and important anchor businesses with 24,000 direct employees, as well as 13,000 indirect employees, from across the region.

Board members heard how the airport is a major investor in growth, having invested £1.7 billion since 2009 with plans to invest a further £1 billion before 2021. It is also an attractor for inward investment, providing access to markets for business as well as supporting the ongoing growth of tourism.

Gatwick representatives said being part of the board meant they were looking forward to work together with local authorities and business partnerships to tackle the challenges faced by the region.

Tim Norwood, Gatwick Airport’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Planning and Sustainability, said: “Gatwick is delighted to have been invited to join the Greater Brighton Economic Board and we look forward to working with representatives from the region to ensure continued prosperity and economic growth.

“Gatwick plays a key role in the local economy and, in addition to the 24,000 jobs sustained on the airport campus, provides a global gateway for thriving local business sectors.”  

Adur & Worthing Councils’ watchdog to quiz police chiefs

Police chiefs will be grilled on operational issues by Adur & Worthing Councils’ watchdog at its next meeting - and the public are invited to have their say.

Following concerns around response times and antisocial behaviour, Adur & Worthing Councils’ Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JOSC) requested Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne and the local district commander answer questions on a range of topics.

Despite Ms Bourne now being unavailable due to other commitments, Chief Inspector Miles Ockwell, Adur & Worthing District Police Commander, will take questions from the panel of councillors.

Members of the public are invited to submit their questions by Tuesday (February 13) ahead of the open meeting on February 15, which will take place from 6.30pm in the Gordon Room of Worthing Town Hall.

Councillor Stephen Chipp, Adur District Council’s joint chairman of the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee, said: “Local policing is an area of concern for all of our communities.

“While we are disappointed Mrs Bourne can no longer attend, we want to thank Chief Inspector Ockwell for being available and hope he can shed some light on some of the major concerns that councillors and members of the public have on this issue.

Councillor Roy Barraclough, Worthing Borough Council’s joint chairman of the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee, said: “Although not a decision making body, JOSC is the watchdog of Adur & Worthing. It has enormous potential to influence and inform decisions made by both the Councils and organisations connected with the areas.

“I hope as many members of the public as possible can attend this session and help us find answers to concerns over this crucial area of public service.”

JOSC made the request to examine local policing after a number of concerns raised by local councillors. These include:

· A heavy reliance on PCSO’s;

· Claims there are very few Police on the ‘beat and not many were in cars due to a lack of resourcing;

· Claims the public were waiting 45 minutes to get a reply to 101 and there were delays in the 999 response;

· Claims it was taking over 24 hours to get a reply from the online reporting service;

· Claims that follow ups were often non existent;

· issues with drug dealing being reported but no action taken and issues with homeless/rough sleepers causing disturbances in Lancing.

To submit a question, members of the public are asked to email democratic.services@adur-worthing.gov.uk by 6.30pm on Tuesday February 13.

For full details on the meeting visit here.

HR & Governance Assistant Job Advert for Worthing Homes                                                                        

Up to 12 Months (Maternity Cover) £22,500 per annum

37 Hours per week

Worthing Homes has over 3,678 properties housing 10,000 customers in the Sussex coastal area. We provide affordable rented homes, key worker accommodation, low-cost shared ownership, sheltered housing and new homes for local people. We are committed to providing great places to live and improving communities.

We are now looking for a HR & Governance Assistant to join the team on a FTC up to 12 months Maternity Cover, making a significant and effective contribution to both the team and Worthing Homes - ensuring that it is well positioned to achieve its vision, current and future business and operational plans and performance targets. 

Working with colleagues across the business so that we provide joined up services that meet our vision and values, you will demonstrate a high level of commitment and excellence in delivering both external and internal customer services and have high standards, demonstrating our values of customer focus, respect, transparency, innovation and commitment at all times.

In the role you will provide administrative support by acting as the first point of contact for all routine queries, escalating to the HR Adviser as appropriate, and administering all HR and payroll (new starter and changes) processes, delivering excellent quality, flexible and customer focussed services. Supporting the Assistant Company Secretary and Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks and projects (scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars etc.) you will provide basic level advice and guidance to employees in relation to HR matters, support recruitment campaigns, process all people related data in strict compliance with GDPR and prepare statistics and reports for the HR Adviser / Head of HR and Governance as required.

Ideally qualified to CIPD Level 3 and with a good standard of education, you will have experience of administering HR Processes and of providing administrative support. A qualification in administrative studies (or equivalent) and with strong attention to detail and knowledge of Microsoft Office, you will be an excellent communicator with evident organisational and time management skills. Able to work under pressure and as part of a team, you will ideally have experience of minute taking and evidence of commitment to (and delivery of) high quality customer service and continuous improvement.

In return we offer:

·         26 days holiday (pro rata)

·         Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)

·         Stakeholder pension scheme

·         Child care vouchers

To apply, send your CV and covering letter, maximum 3 pages each to jobs@worthing-homes.org.uk            Closing date for the receipt of CV’s is midday Monday 12 February 2018. 

Join us at the West Sussex Business Expo 2018!

Come and join Worthing and Adur Chamber on stand 41 and see what we have to offer you, at the region’s biggest business to business exhibition taking place at Fontwell Park Racecourse on 45 May 2017, between 10am – 3pm.

With over 400 businesses attending the show, this is a brilliant event to gather new contacts that could benefit your company in the near future.

Don’t miss the chance to grow your connections by getting involved with workshops and speed networking throughout the day and listen to keynote speakers and become engaged with ideas and inspiration for your business. 

Tickets are free, so there really is no excuse to miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

To register for free tickets go to: www.b2bexpos.co.uk/WestSussex