Recruiting and retaining social workers is a challenge facing councils up and down the country.

At West Sussex County Council our people are just as important as the children and families we care for. It's our imperative to support and be there for our staff in every way, at every step.

That's why we are trying something new. We have redesigned our service to transform both our systems and the way we work.

We are doing away with silos and non-joined up thinking within our own service and with partners. Our offer as an employer to social workers is the best it's ever been.