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With an understanding of Adult Social Care Services, you will have a fast and accurate typing speed, experience of minute taking and a thorough understanding of data protection, information governance and GDPR. You will be able to self-prioritise with a flexible approach with the ability to work with minimal supervision. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p></p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process:</strong></p><p>Please read the full job profile for further details on the post to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role stated in the who is the person.</p><p>Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. This is important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please read alongside the 'How to apply' information on the careers page. </p><p>We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.</p><p>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. 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With an Ofsted rating of 'Good' and a commitment to core values, the school boasts beautiful premises that provide an inspiring environment for learning.</p>\n<p>We are seeking an exceptional HLTA to join our dedicated team. As a qualified HLTA with a proven track record of accelerating pupil progress, you will be passionate about children's learning through the curriculum. 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Preparing adoption placement reports and adoption support plans to enable the panel and subsequently the Agency Decision Maker to consider the proposed link.</p><p>Preparing Annex A reports, court statements and attend court in response to applications challenging the adoption process as well as for the adoption order hearing.</p><p>Supporting birth family members as they say goodbye to their children moving to adoption but also set up considered and appropriate Keeping In Touch arrangements so that these relationships can be maintained.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><em><strong>You will need to have/be</strong></em></p><p></p><ul>\n<li>A diploma in social work or equivalent, be registered with Social Work England and have a good amount of experience in children's social work.</li>\n<li>A sound understanding of the needs of Looked After Children and permanence. 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Highly competent in producing clear, evidence based analytical assessment reports for families, adoption panels and courts within government anddepartmental timescales.</li>\n<li>Flexible, to accommodate the needs of the service and adoption community in offering visits at evenings and weekends and willing to travel some distances using most efficient means- this can often include using a hire car, so a driving licence would be desirable.</li>\n</ul><p><span>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days a week</span></p><p><em><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</strong></em><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact <a href=\"mailto:dave.crewe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">dave.crewe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or 023 92 688 371.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a<strong>personal statement,</strong> this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p></p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a></p><p></p><p>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/\">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p><p><br></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Experienced Social Worker - Band 10, £41,510 to £45,718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-19T14:11:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/98d504da-0b65-403a-8901-49159e92778b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e9abe7c5-7913-4fc0-8322-4e934d46fa6a","title":"Business Intelligence and Reports Development Lead","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This role will be part of the Commissioning and Performance service which sits within the Children, Families and Education directorate. The Strategic Intelligence will report to the Head of Planning and Partnerships and will support the aims of the Children's and Families services to help improve outcomes for our children and young people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>The Business Intelligence and Reports Development Lead supports Children and Families services through extraction of data and analysis from various case management systems to enable case holders to support their case work, for managers to track performance of their teams, and for senior management to make informed strategic decisions to help improve outcomes for children and young people.</p><p>The post holder will manage a team of report developers within the Children's Services department. The lead will leverage their experience in similar leadership positions to maximise the capabilities of the existing team, processes, and report/BI outputs. They will propose and implement programs of improvement and efficient development practices. Additionally, the lead will be responsible for delivering and maintaining a robust and successful reporting offering to Children's Services, ensuring that the department's data needs are met with high-quality, timely, and accurate Business Intelligence outputs. This role is crucial in supporting the department's strategic objectives and enhancing its ability to respond to service demands and requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone that has a thirst for knowledge and wishes to use their problem solving skills to find innovative solutions to complex problems; to be able to suggest or explore key lines of enquiry and work intuitively within systems to develop data sets and analysis.</p><p></p><p><em>You will need to have/be</em></p><p>Qualifications</p><ul>\n<li>Proven experience in a leadership role within a Business Intelligence/reporting environment.</li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of the Mosaic case management system.</li>\n<li>Experience working in a social care environment.</li>\n<li>Broad understanding of various reporting tools and infrastructures.</li>\n<li>Technical competence in Business Intelligence reporting.</li>\n<li>Experience in administering reporting tools and managing workspaces.</li>\n</ul><p>Skills</p><ul>\n<li>Excellent leadership and team management skills.</li>\n<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li>\n<li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.</li>\n</ul><p>Technical Competencies</p><ul>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Business Intelligence and reporting tools, including:</li>\n<li>Power BI</li>\n<li>SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)</li>\n<li>SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)</li>\n<li>Azure Data Factory</li>\n<li>Experience in the development of Power BI reports and dashboard development</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p>Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.</p><p><strong>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days a week.</strong><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Hayley Webb email <a href=\"mailto:hayley.webb@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">hayley.webb@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></p><p>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.</p><p><br></p><p>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/\">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p></p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 11 - £45,718 to £49,764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-14T11:45:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ea9eeb49-fecf-4a1b-815f-c6bbdc9814f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ee66fa0-6dde-42a9-9996-040fd1083b10","title":"Strategic Intelligence and Information Manager","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This role will be part of the Commissioning and Performance service which sits within the Children, Families and Education directorate. The Strategic Intelligence will report to the Head of Planning and Partnerships and will support the aims of the Children's and Families services to help improve outcomes for our children and young people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Strategic Intelligence Manager will have overall responsibility for both information, data and performance</p><p>analysis and participation activity, across the Directorate.</p><p><br></p><p>The post holder will leverage their experience in similar leadership positions to maximise the capabilities of the existing team and to:</p><p><br></p><ul>\n<li>Bring together the information, performance and data teams within the Directorate to support integration and joined up planning, build resilience within the teams and create opportunities for personal development</li>\n<li>Strengthen and integrate our analytical capacity in order that our commissioning of integrated health, care and education services and placements is better informed by strong strategic, integrated, evidence-based analysis</li>\n<li>Develop our systems and capacity to use predictive analytics in order to better target our services to meet children's needs at an earlier point </li>\n<li>Support the data teams on our roadmap to improving reporting functionality and implementing programs of improvement and efficient report/PowerBI </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><em>You will need to have/be</em></p><p><br></p><ul>\n<li>Hold a Degree or equivalent and ideally a relevant Post Graduate qualification and / or professional qualification in statistics/data analysis and/or aspects of children’s services including education & have extensive knowledge of Education, Social Care and related information and data requirements</li>\n<li>A good understanding of the expectations of regulatory bodies and external inspection regimes with experience of successfully working with a variety of stakeholders at a senior or strategic level</li>\n<li>A strategic leader in applying an in-depth understanding of organisational roles and responsibilities, decision making and policy direction in Children's Services across local government and the NHS. Able to develop strong working relationships to engage and influence a variety of stakeholders</li>\n<li>Able to analyse, evaluate and interpret complex data, drawing clear and logical conclusions to inform confident strategic and service decision-making. Proactive in seeking opportunities to optimise the efficient use of data across the Directorate and local system. </li>\n<li>Able to lead collaboratively and have a track record of working positively with a range of partners and across organisational boundaries. The post holder will be visible and flexible in their approach and will value input from a range of colleagues. </li>\n<li>The tenacity to prioritise and organise own workload and that of others in a complex changing environment. Able to work with limited assistance and supervision and meet tight deadlines using personal time management and organisation skills.</li>\n<li>Have significant programme and / or project management experience</li>\n<li>Proficiency in PowerBI, SQL reporting and report and dashboard development</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.</strong></em><em><strong>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days a week.</strong></em><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Hayley Webb email <a href=\"mailto:hayley.webb@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">hayley.webb@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a<strong>personal statement,</strong> this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the<strong>'Who is the Person'</strong>points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a></p><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.</p><p><br></p><p>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/\">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.<br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p></p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 13 - £59,017 to £66,085 per annum.","publishDate":"2025-05-14T10:46:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/041bc7ff-d7d3-456c-bf30-4263fd6683d7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bbf63eec-025a-4a48-a4db-91277f3c72f6","title":"SEMH Teaching Assistant","employer":"Isle of Wight Council","department":"","location":"Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>27.5 hours per week</strong><strong>, Term-time only</strong></p>\n<div>\n<p>We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the team initially within our SEMH provision at Hunnyhill Primary School. </p>\n<p>You will support the social, emotional and mental health of our provision pupils to help them meet their potential, giving you the opportunity of achieving great job satisfaction in an inclusive, positive learning environment. </p>\n</div>\n<p>You will be patient and reliable, be able to work well in a team which works proactively to meet each pupil’s needs and have experience of working with children in an inclusive Primary school setting.</p>\n<p>To support this, the ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of teaching and behaviour strategies, and you will hold a TA level 2 or 3 qualification.  </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 3-5a-e, £15,658.00 to £16,676.00 per annum (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2025-05-12T13:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3392b593-3132-4d62-854c-ea41a34c3194.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"993e6f7a-059f-4829-9125-75cc473d7361","title":"Service Manager - SEND","employer":"Isle of Wight Council","department":"","location":"Isle of Wight","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>37 hours per week</strong></p>\n<p><strong>You may be required to attend meetings outside of standard office hours</strong></p>\n<p>Do you want to make the difference to the lives of children and young people across the Isle of Wight?</p>\n<p>Do you like a challenge, but want to live and work in a beautiful part of the country?</p>\n<p>If so, come and join us on the Isle of Wight, as we transform education on the Island.</p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead and transform our SEN Specialist services. The post is responsible for ensuring that the SEN Statutory team achieve all of their statutory duties in line with legislation, but also to ensure that the service is providing a high level of support to our school leaders. The post also has The Speech and Language and Specialist Teaching Advisory Services under its management.</p>\n<p>The post is based at County Hall in Newport but will require the successful candidate to be able to travel across the island to visit schools and settings as well as hold meetings with parents as required.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will need to have a high level of knowledge of the Children’s and families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice and will need to be able to provide strong leadership to the services they manage.</p>\n<p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Responsibility for transforming the SEN service and improving SEN provision for children and young people across the Island.</li>\n<li>Work with external stakeholders to improve the opportunities for our children and young people.</li>\n<li>Take responsibility for developing and monitoring service planning, including KPI’s.</li>\n<li>Represent the department within the various meetings and partnerships.</li>\n<li>Work with senior colleagues to drive forward the Education Strategy.</li>\n<li>Work with senior colleagues to improve SEN provision across the Island and contribute towards our Safety Valve work.</li>\n<li>Work with senior colleagues to contribute towards our Area SEND preparation.</li>\n<li>Improve the outcomes for children and young people with SEND.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>An experienced SEND officer or manager.</li>\n<li>Able to work as part of a team, taking responsibility for areas they lead on.</li>\n<li>Ability to access face to face meetings locally.</li>\n<li>High quality verbal and written communication skills.</li>\n<li>A commitment to ensuring children and young people across the Isle of Wight achieve their best outcomes and develop into independent adults.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As a new department we are building our reputation and relationships with schools and across the council.</p>\n<p>We are ready to embark on a journey of development and growth and we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join a Senior Leadership Team which supports an ethos of distributed leadership across the Service, and who will help all our colleagues to be the best they can be. </p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A commitment to creativity and innovation.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li>\n<li>A passion for improving the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups.</li>\n<li>An ability to work collaboratively with different professionals.</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 15, £64,836.00 to £69,872.00 per 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activities and opportunities for children, expanding on work to support families, sharing youth specific knowledge across the service<br><br><br><br><b>Skills:</b><br><br>You will be someone who:<br>1.\tHas experience managing staff and operations and are looking for a new challenge.<br>2.\tHas a passion for providing high quality services for children and young people.<br>3.\tHas a good understanding of safeguarding and how to embed safeguarding practice within a workforce. <br>4.\tUnderstands the importance of listening to the needs of children and young people, especially in play and youth services.<br>5.\tIs aware of the challenges faced by those who live within our communities and has the emotional resilience to be able to deal with the impact of being exposed to the difficult circumstances experienced by children young people and their families.<br>6.\tIs able to support a workforce that shares this emotional resilience.<br>7.\tBeing able to remain professionally detached and 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You will be expected to work alongside other professionals such as social workers, schools and therapists to provide a consistent team approach to manage care & risk and attend meetings with young people or represent the team at meetings.</p><p>You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes. You will be required to input information into the client database and carry out other related administrative tasks.Within the role you will also be required to attend meetings with young people or represent the team as appropriate.</p><p>You will work a rolling shift pattern, whereby you will work a variety of shifts which include earlies, lates, weekends and sleep in duties.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><strong><em>You will need to have/be</em></strong></p><p><br></p><ul>\n<li>A QCF Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare or equivalent qualification. 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Report and respond to any child protection concern in line with departmental procedures.</li>\n<li>Respond to and action any health needs of the children we care for.</li>\n<li>Safely handle, store and administrate medication including emergency medication.</li>\n<li>Provide and support children with personal care tasks following the child's individual care plans.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues, and children. Be able to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. 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This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a></p><p>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.</p><p>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/\">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p>Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Should you require anysupportin completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p><p><br></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,652 - £27,363 per annum, pro rata, plus 17% shift allowance to include shift and weekend working. 24 Hours per week - worked on a Rota","publishDate":"2025-05-09T13:07:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7635f694-8498-4591-a699-11a8c95ff72e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d3a83a2e-b186-42b6-8f2b-fd3207b510d4","title":"Social Work Assistant (Ref: 2025_1341)","employer":"Isle of Wight Council","department":"","location":"Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to join our Localities team within Adult Social Care as a Social Work Assistant.  This full-time role requires strong emotional intelligence and previous experience of working with vulnerable adults.</p>\n<p>In this impactful position, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to have independence through strength-based care and collaborative planning. You will work closely with individuals to conduct assessments that promote autonomy, choice, and dignity.</p>\n<p>We need a dedicated professional with:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A passion for person-centred care and a commitment to improving lives.</li>\n<li>Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with colleagues, families, and the community.</li>\n<li>An NVQ3 in Care (or equivalent qualification) or demonstrable experience in the care sector, such as working with vulnerable adults in a senior role within a registered provider setting or day care.</li>\n<li>A proactive and confident approach to problem-solving, with knowledge of The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and Data Protection Act.</li>\n<li>The ability to travel across the Island, so access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license are essential.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>What We Offer</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Career progression with ongoing training and development.</li>\n<li>Reflective supervision in a supportive environment that encourages growth.</li>\n<li>A values-driven work culture, where collaboration and community focus are key.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you're eager to advance your social care career and be part of a team that truly makes a difference, don't miss this opportunity—apply now!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 8, £29,884 to £32,654 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-08T15:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0b9e5001-1c46-4555-ab71-f3d138b641c1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9e5d6c89-918e-4fa4-aaf3-4c88d91e24c9","title":"Social Work Assistant (Enhacned) x2 (Ref: 2025_1340)","employer":"Isle of Wight Council","department":"","location":"Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? We have two fantastic opportunities for Social Work Assistants (Enhanced) to join our Localities team within Adult Social Care.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>1 x 37 hours per week</p>\n<p>1 x 30 hours per week</p>\n<p>This is a dynamic role supporting individuals and helping them have independence through strength-based care and collaborative planning.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As an Enhanced Social Work Assistant, you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with individuals, helping them transition back to independent living.</li>\n<li>Conduct strength-based assessments and care planning that promote autonomy, choice, and dignity.</li>\n<li>Support carers and family members, offering advice, guidance, and Carers Assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.</li>\n<li>Follow safeguarding procedures and departmental recording policies to maintain high standards of care.</li>\n</ul>\n<div>\n<p>This role will allow you to work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality care that puts people first.   You will enjoy a varied and agile working role that allows you to build meaningful relationships and shape positive outcomes for individuals and their families.  You will be a dedicated professional who will join a rota to help provide vital emergency and crisis support to Island residents outside of core business hours.</p>\n<p>In this role, you’ll also mentor and coach newly qualified and junior staff, helping them grow and develop their expertise. As a trusted point of escalation, you’ll share your knowledge and experience to guide other Social Work Assistants across the department, supporting career progression and professional development. Additionally, you’ll take the lead in reflective practice sessions, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.</p>\n<br>What we are looking for:\n<ul>\n<li>Passionate individuals who are committed to improving lives through person-centred care.</li>\n<li>Strong communicators who can work collaboratively with healthcare teams, families and the wider community.</li>\n<li>Have an NVQ3 in Care or equivalent qualification or demonstratable experience in the care sector (working with vulnerable adults in a senior position within a registered provider setting or day care) or equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>A proactive and confident approach to problem-solving, with an understanding of The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and Data Protection Act.</li>\n<li>The role involves travel all over the Island. Being able to drive and access to own vehicle is essential.</li>\n</ul>\n<div>\n<br>What we offer:\n<ul>\n<li>Career progression - we invest in our team through ongoing training and development.</li>\n<li>Reflective supervision - we provide a supportive environment where you can learn and grow.</li>\n<li>A work culture built on values - Community and customer focused. Working together</li>\n</ul>\n<div>\n<br>\n<p>If you're ready to take the next step in your social care career, apply today and become part of a team that truly makes an impact!</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 9, £33,367 to £36,325 (£27,054.32 to £29,452.70 pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-05-08T15:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3c90920e-d38b-4aae-86dd-abd6257929eb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e89930f4-3ac0-41a7-aeb0-a3a343dd818f","title":"Independent Reviewing Officer","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Service </strong></p><p>The Children & Families Service Quality Team provide support, scrutiny and oversight for our children on Child Protection Plans and the Children we Care for. The Service consists of Child Protection Advisors, Independent Reviewing Officers and Independent Visitors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role of the Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)</strong></p><p>The Independent Reviewing Officer is a key role in quality assuring the care planning process and interventions for children. The role offers independent oversight and monitoring of children and young people's plans and interventions, to ensure there is high quality, timely and effective multi agency work being undertaken that will address need and achieve positive outcomes. The IRO should be confident to provide constructive professional feedback to promote good practice and to ensure that children's care plans are progressed with pace. </p><p>They adhere to the guidance outlined in the IRO Handbook. There is a requirement that children are consulted prior to their review. Children are encouraged to participate fully and even chair their review where possible. </p><p>The IRO has an essential role in advocating for children and young people, escalating concerns and challenging on their behalf. They use restorative practice to work in a positive way with children, families and carers to ensure that they are able to fully contribute to the development of the Care Planning.</p><p></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate </strong></p><p><em>You will need to have/be</em></p><p></p><ul>\n<li>A registered social worker and have substantial post qualifying experience of statutory child care social work - this should include some management experience. Previous IRO experience would be advantageous</li>\n<li>The skills and ability to develop relationships with children and young people and promote their engagement and participation in their meetings. Be able to identify, challenge and escalate issues that hinder the progression of children's plans.</li>\n<li>Experienced in chairing multiagency meetings that are inclusive of children, young people and family members and are managed effectively. </li>\n<li>Able to write concise and good quality reports in a timely manner, edit minutes and record decisions on the electronic recording system. Relevant training and development opportunities will be available. We write a letter to each child following reviews and you will need to be able to write to children in a manner that is sensitive and appropriate to their age and understanding.</li>\n<li>Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills as you will be planning, organising, and managing your workload in a busy, complex environment with specific deadlines and requirements.</li>\n<li>Be flexible in your hours of work and available to travel within the City and further afield, as there will be some travel to locations throughout the UK for reviews. Some overnight stays may be required for this. Full driving licence will be required.</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details and expectations of this role</strong></em><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><p>If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Jenny Brennan, Service Leader for SQT, on 02392 606432</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a<strong>personal statement</strong>, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the '<strong>Who is the Person</strong>'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. 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These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/\">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, <span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\">committed</span> to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p>Portsmouth City Council iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p>Should you require anysupport in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 12, £50,787 - £54,999 per annum, pro rata for part time","publishDate":"2025-05-08T11:36:52.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-21T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/af5a709e-7cb7-41c4-a3a4-af36e77bca6f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b72e0adf-5184-4cf0-8f0d-af46f0e3af11","title":"Team Manager (Ref: 2025_1338)","employer":"Isle of Wight Council","department":"","location":"Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead a team, drive positive change, and make a real difference? 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Strategic Development Surveyor

Fareham Borough Council

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£51,948 - £61,467 (dependent on experience)

Fareham (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Asset Management seeks a Strategic Development Surveyor for Daedalus site, focusing on delivery of council development sites. Market-facing experience and a full driving license required.

KS1 Class Teacher

Isle of Wight Council

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MPS3 – MPS6, £35,674.00.00 to £42,607.00 per annum-pro rata (actual salary £11,772.00 to £14,390.00)

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 2 hours ago

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Isle of Wight Council

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NJC Scale 18, £30,599.00 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £12,765.21)

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 2 hours ago

Occupational Therapy Administration Officer

Isle of Wight Council

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Grade 5, £25,583.00 to £25,992.00 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £20,742.97 to £21,074.59)

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 2 hours ago

Transport Delivery Project Manager

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 10 - £41,510 to £45,718 per annum

Civic Offices, Guildhall Square (On-Site)

Posted 5 hours ago

Closing in 1 day

Team Assistant

Portsmouth City Council

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£25,652 - £27,363 p.a,

Civic Offices, Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 5 hours ago

Quay Assistant/Cleaner

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 5 - £25,652 to £27,363 pa (including allowances £37,864.85 to £40,390.45)

Portsmouth International Port (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA

Isle of Wight Council

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Grade 6 - Scp 18-22, £31,537.00 to £33,699.00 per annum pro rata

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Experienced Social Worker (Adoption)

Portsmouth City Council

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Experienced Social Worker - Band 10, £41,510 to £45,718 per annum

Civic Office, Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Business Intelligence and Reports Development Lead

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 11 - £45,718 to £49,764 per annum

Civic Offices (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Strategic Intelligence and Information Manager

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 13 - £59,017 to £66,085 per annum.

Civic Offices (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 2 days

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Isle of Wight Council

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Grade 3-5a-e, £15,658.00 to £16,676.00 per annum (depending on experience)

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Service Manager - SEND

Isle of Wight Council

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Grade 15, £64,836.00 to £69,872.00 per annum

Isle of Wight (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Locality Lead

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 10 - £41,510 - £45,718 p.a. (£24,906 - £27,430 pro rata)

Charles Dickens Centre (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Residential Social Services Officer

Portsmouth City Council

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£25,652 - £27,363 per annum, pro rata, plus 17% shift allowance to include shift and weekend working. 24 Hours per week - worked on a Rota

Beechside, 235 Havant road, Drayton, PO6 1DA (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Social Work Assistant (Ref: 2025_1341)

Isle of Wight Council

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Grade 8, £29,884 to £32,654 per annum

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Social Work Assistant (Enhacned) x2 (Ref: 2025_1340)

Isle of Wight Council

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Grade 9, £33,367 to £36,325 (£27,054.32 to £29,452.70 pro rata)

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Independent Reviewing Officer

Portsmouth City Council

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Band 12, £50,787 - £54,999 per annum, pro rata for part time

Civic Offices (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Team Manager (Ref: 2025_1338)

Isle of Wight Council

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Grade 13, £48,062 to £51,531 per annum

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

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