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, domestic violence  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. We are joined on a weekly basis by a Non Medical Prescriber from Change Grow Live who provides advice and rapid access to treatment for substance use. ​

 

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.