Changing Futures in West Sussex 

The Changing Futures Multi-Disciplinary team (MDT) working in West Sussex is based within the Communities Directorate at West Sussex County Council. We have a dedicated team of professionals with expertise within Adult Social Care, community prevention and peer support who offer a flexible, person-centred approach to a small caseload of 8-10 clients with multiple compound needs to support increased periods of stability and more opportunities to make positive changes in their lives.

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The MDT covers Arun, Adur & Worthing.

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The team come together on a weekly basis at MDT meetings to discuss new Nominations, client care and opportunities.

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Recruitment continues within the MDT to incorporate expertise within domestic abuse and substance use to the team.

 

Below is an organisational chart of the roles that make up the MDT and the partner organisations that they are employed by:

 

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Support Offer for West Sussex:​

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The MDT work in a smaller geographic area covering Arun, Adur & Worthing. However, the Changing Futures Programme will continue to connect with stakeholders and partners across the county in a number of ways.

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The ongoing support offer for West Sussex includes:

• Case consultation and guidance  from the Changing Futures Senior Social Work Practitioner for organisations and support staff to offer signposting and insights around supporting clients. If you are interested in a conversation with our Senior Social Work Practitioner, please contact our Project Delivery Officer at changing.futures@westsussex.gov.uk with some details around your client's background and any querieis you may have - this will be redirected to our Senior Social Work Practitioner.

• Training and practice development (for example, Trauma-Informed Training, Reflective Practice Facilitator Training.)

• Invitation to Changing Futures networks (Stakeholders & Partners, Lived Experience Network, Trauma-Informed Network.)

• Access to Changing Futures resources and learning.

• Quarterly Multiple Needs Audit and upon request Changing Futures client outcomes data dashboard (monthly NDTA and ReQol.)

• Access to the Practice Development Network and invitation to events / training opportunities.

• Invitation to the Temporary Accommodation Action Group.

• Invitation to join system change working groups; for example, Common Referral Tool working group

• Feeding into the West Sussex Multiple Compound Needs Board and West Sussex Multiple Disadvantage Forum.

• Reflective Practice offer for Senior members of staff.