Last updated: 30 May 2026
Brighton and Hove City Council is a unitary authority with a notable reputation for inclusive practice, particularly around LGBTQ+ young people, which shapes the cultural ethos of many local children's residential services. Commissioning spans the city itself and draws on wider Sussex independent-sector providers, with strong links to East Sussex County Council on sub-regional sufficiency planning.
Brighton and Hove employers value inclusive-practice experience, strong LGBTQ+ affirmative practice, and sub-regional working with East Sussex and West Sussex providers.
Ofsted-registered children's homes: approximately 330 registered children's homes
Sector vacancy rate: 21%
Kent, Hampshire and Surrey are among England's highest-commissioning authorities, and proximity to London intensifies competition for experienced residential staff
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