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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":"a3a0370c-ff70-46ba-bf86-d0f2ad930464","title":"Family Liaison Officer","employer":"Isle of Wight Council","department":"","location":"Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Hours: </strong>23.75 hours per week, 8.15am - 1pm term-time only</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Gurnard Primary School is an enlarging two/three-form entry primary school set in a stunning coastal location. 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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. 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>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</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, <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? Are you a dedicated Senior Social Worker with a passion for empowering individuals and promoting independence? If you have experience of managing a team—or are a social work manager looking for a fresh challenge—we want to hear from you!</p>\n<p>About the Role:</p>\n<p>We are looking for a motivated and skilled Integrated Team Manager to join our Isle of Wight Integrated Locality Team in a full-time position.</p>\n<p>As our Localities Team Manager, you will oversee the Locality Multi-Disciplinary Teams, ensuring that those in need of adult social care receive safe, timely, and person-centred support. This role is all about leadership, collaboration, and innovation in service delivery.</p>\n<p>What You’ll Be Doing:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leading the delivery of high-quality social care assessments and practice in line with the Care Act.</li>\n<li>Championing a person-centred, strengths-based approach, placing individuals at the heart of every decision.</li>\n<li>Encouraging independence to minimize the need for formal care whenever possible.</li>\n<li>Continuously improving service efficiency through collaboration with key stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To be successful in this role, you’ll need to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a Social Work qualification and be SWE registered</li>\n<li>Be an accredited Practice Educator or AMHP</li>\n<li>Thrive in a fast-paced environment</li>\n<li>Have experience chairing meetings</li>\n<li>Demonstrate expertise in person-centred and strengths-based approaches</li>\n<li>Possess strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding</li>\n<li>Be confident in decision-making and service improvement</li>\n<li>Understand how data supports teams and service delivery</li>\n<li>Lead with passion and drive, promoting strengths-based care</li>\n<li>Have proven experience leading and working within a team</li>\n<li>Collaborate effectively with partner agencies</li>\n<li>Be prepared to take part in the Out of Hours Stand-by Duty Rota as required</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We take pride in delivering outstanding care and support to our community. We are committed to strong leadership, work-life balance, quality management, and reflective supervision—ensuring that our professionals thrive in a fulfilling and enriching environment.</p>\n<p>If you're someone who shares our commitment to helping people live their best lives, has confidence in your practice, and wants to lead an exceptional team—apply now.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 13, £48,062 to £51,531 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-08T08:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T21:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f39729ed-9ff9-4e1b-a3fb-d81fcc985e2d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e910da09-ffe3-4405-b0af-7eae91b39167","title":"Experienced Social Worker - Early Help and Prevention","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Somerstown Family Hub","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>The Early Help and Prevention Service in Portsmouth is a new way of doing things – providing extra practical help with families early on, to stop problems getting worse. We talk with families about the things that are most important to them, what might help and what we can do differently to help them. This is how we start working together with the whole family to help get things back on track.</p><p>We are committed to working with families to repair harm and relationships. We are restorative in all we do, working closely with partnership agencies to provide high challenge and high support, building strong relationships between practitioners and their families. We have been recognised by Ofsted as a \"Good\" Local Authority, working systemically to provide services improving outcomes for children and their families.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The role involves working within the 0-19 Early Help team to strengthen plans and support families to make change without statutory intervention. The role requires sensitive support and challenge to families and staff. The role includes line management responsibilities as part of a Locality based team. This will include data monitoring and other Quality Assurance activities. </p><p>In Portsmouth we believe social work matters. We continue to invest in our front-line staff and services drawing on a wide range of skills, sharing expertise with our partner agencies and valuing development and improving practice.</p><p>We are committed to professional development and will provide training for the successful candidate. If successful you will be joining lively, challenging and supportive teams whose priority is in improving outcomes for Portsmouth’s children and young people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><strong>You will need to have/be </strong></p><ul>\n<li>A social work qualification (degree, diploma or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Have substantial post qualifying experience in the role of a social worker and be able to evidence extensive direct family work with families and children and be able to support the team with threshold decisions.</li>\n<li>A good working knowledge of theory and legislation including the Children Act 89/04 amongst others.</li>\n<li>Understand anti-oppressive practice and the legislative framework around this.</li>\n<li>Understand how families can be supported outside of statutory intervention through restorative practice and early help.</li>\n<li>Be imaginative and creative, coming up with inspirational ideas and at times amazing solutions to the toughest of problems. Have experience of supervising/ mentoring individuals</li>\n<li>Be an excellent communicator who is equally comfortable speaking with children and other professionals from external partners and agencies. Be able to converse at ease with clients and provide advice in accurate spoken English. This is essential for the post.</li>\n<li>Have excellent analytical skill to aid you in your assessments.</li>\n<li>Be someone who enjoys a busy atmosphere who can cope with competing demands and the stresses that comes with them.</li>\n<li>Be motivated to achieve good outcomes for children and able to demonstrate child focussed practice.</li>\n</ul><p><em><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</strong></em><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></p><p>Gill Noble, Early Help and Prevention Service Lead, <a href=\"mailto:gill.noble@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">gill.noble@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 437 832</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><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong><br></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":"Band 10, £41,510 to £45,718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-07T15:35:25.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8427ee75-ae0a-4807-ba91-8738856f075a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"57203ddb-2fec-429a-8132-92d368a21ff0","title":"Teaching Assistant C","employer":"Isle of Wight Council","department":"","location":"Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>31 hours per week, term time only</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Commencing June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Medina House School, School Lane, Newport, IOW, PO30 2HS </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Tel: 01983 522917</strong></p>\n<p><strong>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk\">admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk</a></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Web: <a href=\"http://www.medinahouseschool.co.uk/\">www.medinahouseschool.co.uk</a></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Headteacher: Chris Berry</strong></p>\n<p>Medina House is a Primary Special School for children with complex learning difficulties aged 4-11. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant C to join our team. We welcome applications from all candidates and encourage a visit to Medina House to learn more about this exciting opportunity. The candidate would work for 5 days per week, term time only. Hours to be worked 8.30-3pm daily except Wednesdays 8.30-4pm.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Hay Scale 3, £17,650.92 per annum (FTE £24,404.00)","publishDate":"2025-05-07T13:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bb371dbb-23cb-45d1-90ba-c3a20d7b1909.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b6343884-d270-4ec0-b3ed-98312c7df0e0","title":"Experienced Social Worker","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>Family Support & Safeguarding Teams South Locality</p><p>We have exciting opportunities for qualified social workers to join our Children and Families Directorate, in one of our Family Support & Safeguarding Teams (FSS) based in Portsmouth City Council.</p><p>We have been recognised by Ofsted as a \"Good\" Local Authority with \"Outstanding\" for our Family Safeguarding and Support teams.</p><p>The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be based within one of our Family Support & Safeguarding Teams.Within this teamyou will be working to provide support under children in need or in need of protection where necessary, or when children have come into the care of Children's Social Care. You may be involved in working families under Public Law Outline (PLO) or within care proceedings. All of this will be undertaken with the support of your manager.</p><p>You will be supported in your practice by your Service and Team Leaders, your peers and our Stronger Futures Academy. You will be offered Restorative Practice and Motivational Interviewing training in your first year of employment and we have a comprehensive continuing professional development pathway to meet the standards of Social Work England. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will be based at the South Locality, Civic Offices, Portsmouth. This is a fully office-based role with little opportunity for hybrid working.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include</strong></p><p>As a Social Worker in our team, you will work to ensure the children and families we work with maximise their potential and achieve the best possible outcomes available to them.</p><p>You will do this through:</p><ul>\n<li>The provision of timely, high-quality assessments which generate clear plans that enable services and intervention to be targeted effectively.</li>\n<li>Ensuring that children and families who experience our service receive a quality service that is responsive to the wishes and feelings of children.</li>\n<li>Promoting participation of service users, and respecting difference.</li>\n<li>Ensuring planning results in timely, permanent care arrangements that allow children and young people to reach their absolute potential. </li>\n</ul><p>If this reflects who you are, how you work, or how you would like to work, then this could be the role that meets and exceeds your expectations of social work. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><strong><em>You will need to have/be </em></strong></p><ul>\n<li>A social work qualification (degree, diploma or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>A good working knowledge of theory and legislation including the Children Act 89/04 amongst others and be prepared to understand the legislation and guidance which relates to this specialist post.</li>\n<li>Have substantial post-qualifying, relevant experience</li>\n<li>Demonstrate understanding of the issues which relate to children and their families.</li>\n<li>Be an excellent communicator who is equally comfortable speaking with children and other professionals from external partners and agencies. Have excellent analytical skills to aid you in your assessment of children's needs.</li>\n<li>Be someone who enjoys a busy atmosphere who can cope with competing demands and be resilient enough to manage the stresses (with support) that come from this. Have the motivation and integrity to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.</li>\n<li>Understand anti-oppressive practice and the legislative framework around this and be restorative in your thinking.</li>\n<li>Be people-focused, centring the child and parent, empowering them to make informed choices and respecting their needs and wishes in equal measure.</li>\n<li>Value diversity and being inclusive, and work with people in a way that respects and acknowledges difference.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><em>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Vicky Williams email - <a href=\"mailto:vicky.williams@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">vicky.williams@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>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</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 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abuse cases<br>•\tDevelop and deliver training to Housing Teams ensuring they are kept up to date with good practice and current legislation.<br>•\tDevelop an effective toolkit for Housing Teams to support their management of domestic abuse cases.<br>•\tDevelop learning and reflective practise across the service to ensure continuous learning.<br>•\tTo advise on policy and processes<br>•\tMake appropriate links to partner agencies to support Portsmouth Homes inclusion in relevant multi agency meetings and forums.<br>•\tTo collate and use data to improve service delivery<br>•\tCreate and present reports to provide oversight as part of the governance structure.<br> <br><br>The role: <br>Working within the Anti-Social Behaviour team and reporting to the Anti-Social Behaviour Manager, the role of the Domestic Abuse Housing Specialist will: <br>•\tbe co-located as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist advice to Housing Officers on best practice to support survivors of domestic abuse <br>•\tcontribute to statutory activities undertaken by the council including safeguarding in the home and advice to access safe accommodation.<br>•\tProvide support and advice to Housing Officers to help residents who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic abuse regarding the options available to them, and provide the help they need to follow the right option for them<br>•\tProvide support and advice to Housing Officers to help residents (male and female) who are experiencing domestic abuse or are using unhealthy behaviours in their relationships, which is impacting upon their welfare and that of any dependants. <br>•\twork within the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) framework to engage wider local partnerships to identify and assess survivors of domestic abuse and to provide a proactive crisis intervention to reduce risk and meet the needs of all family members<br>•\tprovide support and practical information to Housing Officers on options available to empower and enable survivors and household members to improve the impact of unhealthy behaviours and develop healthy behaviours. This will include assistance with immediate safety planning and/or advice on how to access emergency accommodation as well as supporting access to other services to help meet their and their dependants needs.<br>•\tProvide support to enable housing teams to hold those who use abusing or unhealthy behaviours to account and signpost to support to change behaviours<br>•\tprovide a restorative, strengths-based approach to meet complex households needs and manage information in a calm and professional manner<br>•\twork alongside colleagues to provide face-to-face and telephone support, including safety planning, advocacy and crisis intervention <br>•\tuphold confidentiality whilst adhering to a multi-agency model of safeguarding vulnerable adults, children and young people<br>•\tbe responsible for continual self-learning and development and be able to deliver advice, guidance and training to both internal and external colleagues and partners<br>•\tunderstand the complexity of needs and circumstances of adults and young people who are experiencing abusive and unhealthy behaviours as 'victims', 'perpetrators' or 'survivors' and be able to support and empower all household members to recognise the impact and dynamics of this behaviour<br><br>•\twork collaboratively with relevant statutory and non-statutory partners to strengthen and maximise the impact of multi-agency plans which support the wider household and family network. Ensuring that individuals needs have been identified and addressed, including safeguarding needs and risk of harm<br>•\tAttend court when required to provide support to victims <br><br><br><b>Skills:</b><br><br>As a Domestic Abuse Housing Specialist, you will need to:<br>1.\thold an IDVA accreditation, a relevant vocational qualification, or have experience of working within a domestic abuse service and be willing to undertake relevant training and accreditation as necessary and appropriate<br><br>2.\thave experience of working with domestic abuse in a professional or voluntary capacity<br><br>3.\thave an understanding and appreciation of the relationship features and dynamics of domestic abuse and unhealthy behaviours, and how to achieve and maintain a healthy relationship whilst exercising professional curiosity<br><br>4.\thave the confidence and competence to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing<br><br>5.\tcan build and maintain empowering, strengths-based relationships with adults<br><br>6.\thave a good working knowledge and experience of promoting anti-discriminatory practice and addressing equality opportunity issues<br><br>7.\toffer a restorative approach to engage with colleagues and families<br><br>8.\thave experience of providing evidence-based interventions to both individuals and groups<br><br>9.\thave a working knowledge of the MARAC process, the threshold of assessing needs and risk, and the DASH Risk Identification and Assessment and Management Model<br><br>10.\thave an ability to manage crisis and have professional resilience to respond effectively in stressful circumstances<br><br>11.\tbe confident in making safe decisions independently as well as being receptive to seeking and receiving additional professional advice and guidance from others<br><br>12.\texperience of complex assessments, analysing information and developing strengths based, outcome focused plans with survivors that engage their household<br><br>13.\thave good computer skills (as required to navigate electronic databases and case management systems and use Microsoft Office) and be able to keep and maintaining up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive records<br><br>14.\thave a good knowledge of the Data Protection Act and an understanding of client confidentiality<br><br>15.\tunderstand and have experience of children and adult safeguarding, both in terms of practice approaches, policy and legal processes<br><br>16.\tmaintain a keen interest in relevant local and national developments<br>You will need to be a car owner with a full driving license and be willing to work across several office bases in Portsmouth and Havant.<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 8 - £35,235 - £37,937 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-05-07T10:14:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2c863f39-11b8-4e0e-aab9-f43fb7d6161e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"694ded4f-07de-471d-b1e4-af62b7c107fa","title":"Advanced Social Worker - Family Support & Safeguarding Teams - South Locality","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>Family Support & Safeguarding Teams - South Locality</p><p>The Children, Families & Education Service provide social work/care support and intervention with children, young people and their parents/carers. This includes Children in Need of Support, Protection and Care, including Care Experienced, Children with Disabilities and Young People who offend and/or are at risk of exploitation.</p><p>Portsmouth City Council is committed to keeping the welfare of children and young people paramount and expects all staff and volunteers to share this goal. As part of our approach, we are committed to working with families to repair harm and relationships.We have been recognised by Ofsted as a \"Good\" Local Authority, working effectively to provide services improving outcomes for children and their families.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will be based at the South Locality, Civic Offices, Portsmouth. This is a fully office-based role with little opportunity for hybrid working.</p><p>Responsibilities include</p><ul>\n<li>Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.</li>\n<li>Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.</li>\n<li>Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.</li>\n<li>Take the lead in managing positive intervention that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.</li>\n<li>Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.</li>\n<li>Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.</li>\n<li>Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students.</li>\n<li>Share and present professional knowledge and expertise to colleagues within the team and with other partners.</li>\n<li>Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case records on the database as required.</li>\n<li>Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies.</li>\n<li>Co-work (where appropriate) with less experienced qualified staff.</li>\n<li>Chair professional meetings where appropriate.</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><strong>You will need to have/be </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have a social work qualification (degree, diploma or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Understand relevant legislation.</li>\n<li>Currently be practising at an Experienced Social Worker level, i.e. Social Worker with substantial experience.</li>\n<li>Have a commitment to undertake relevant continued professional development.</li>\n<li>Have a full UK driving licence or be able to show that you are taking lessons, as you will be visiting various locations across Portsmouth and further afield.</li>\n<li>Offer high support and high challenge to families and professionals ensuring anti discriminatory practice and equal opportunities is adhered to.</li>\n<li>Have the ability to influence and engage social workers, managers, senior leaders to embed the very best anti-racist practice based upon research.</li>\n<li>Be a confident facilitator, have a keen interest in social justice, practice education and anti-oppressive practice.</li>\n</ul><p><em><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</strong></em><strong></strong></p><p>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Vicky Williams email - <a href=\"mailto:vicky.williams@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">vicky.williams@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>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/\"><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span></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,committedto 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>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>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":"Band 11, £45,718 to £49,764 plus a recruitment and retention package of £3,000 market supplement per annum, paid monthly, pro-rata if part-time.","publishDate":"2025-05-06T15:44:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0b2bb687-2a8f-4fd4-b8c7-35d703d49332.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"921eb105-8d66-4932-960c-3e914c98f107","title":"Deputy Director - Adult Social Care","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</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>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><strong>Job introduction</strong></p><p>Following a retirement, Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Deputy Director of Adult Social Care operations to support our residents in Portsmouth to live the lives they want to live.</p><p>This exciting and varied role will suit you if you have substantial experience working at a senior leadership level in adult social care and a recognised social work qualification.</p><p><strong>Your new role</strong></p><p>We will be looking to you to deliver on our <a href=\"https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/78.349-ASC-strategy-document-2024-2027aa-accessible.pdf\">strategy</a> and improvement plan (which can be supplied on request) and to lead a broad range of services from learning disabilities to safeguarding; from mental health to long-term support.</p><p>This is a challenging but critical role, where you can really make a difference, developing our commitment to supporting residents with care and support needs, and making our city a healthier and happier place.</p><p>We have a strong history of working together with our partners to deliver better outcomes for our residents:</p><ul>\n<li>Corporate Plan 2024-2026</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://imagineportsmouth.co.uk/the-vision/\">City Vision</a></li>\n</ul><p>In this role you will be a champion of high-quality practice, with a focus on continual improvement. You will be an advocate for partnership and collaborative working, building upon our already strong city-wide relationships. Our committed and caring workforce will give you the platform to drive innovation and transformation and evolve how we support residents through strengths-based practice with a focus on outcomes and learning.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to champion and represent the authority in the South-East through regional ADASS networks. You will join a strong and experienced senior leadership team, who care passionately about our residents and empowering our workforce to deliver their best practice.</p><p><strong>Who is the person</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced leader with a recognised social work qualification, who is creative, and who will bring transformation that delivers positive outcomes. Reporting directly to the Director of Adult Social Care, you will be part of an experienced Directorate Leadership Team, leading and managing operational teams. The Deputy Director will create the right culture and environment for the workforce to flourish and ensure operational plans are delivered. You will be a visible leader who gives direction and has an impact.</p><p>For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.</p><p><strong>Our recruitment process</strong></p><p>Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/\">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a></p><p>Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs. You will be required to support out of hours cover for the service.</p><p>You must 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. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.</p><p>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.</p><p>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Andy Biddle, Director of Adult Social Care: andy.biddle@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</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>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 92 616 800.</p><p>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p>Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies\">privacy notice</a> before submitting any information.</p><p>You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.</p><p><strong>Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Candidates that are successfully shortlisted will be invited to a 3-stage interview process, including both an internal and external stakeholder panel, followed by an interview panel and case study. It is anticipated that interviews will take place w/c 9th and 16th June.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 17 - £89,707 to £98,935 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T14:33:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/560cf6d8-586c-4a1b-9ef4-15379a74bf23.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9a2563f6-0083-4a47-8047-f4ddabea8320","title":"Specialist Teacher Adviser, Visual Impairment","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p>As a Specialist Teacher Adviser, you would be part of the Vision and Hearing Team, which is based in the Civic Offices in the city centre and is a successful Team within the Inclusion Service.</p><p>We invite applications for Qualified Specialist Teacher Advisers, Visual Impairment (QTVI). </p><p>We also invite applicants who are Qualified Teachers and who are willing to train as a QTVI funded by Portsmouth from September 2025.Successful candidates will be required to sign a formal training contract to confirm their acceptance of the conditions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>The Vision and Hearing Team is a highly regarded needs led Team within the Inclusion Service which is an integral part of the Education Department.The team comprises of Specialist Teacher Advisers (vision and hearing), Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Digital Accessibility, a Habilitation Specialist for visually impaired pupils, and Communication Support Workers for deaf pupils. We are a supportive, enthusiastic<span>, and experienced team who are looking forward to welcoming a new member of staff to our team to fulfil an additional Specialist Teacher Adviser post for Visual Impairment</span>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Specialist Teacher Adviser.Visual impairment provides crucial support and expertise to visually impaired children and young people, families, other professionals and educational settings across Portsmouth.Ultimately, they work to promote inclusion and ensure visually impaired students have equitable access to learning and development.This includes the development of specialist skills in areas like sensory development, communication, literacy (including Braille), accessing information, and technology.</p><p><em><br></em></p><p><strong><em>The post will include: </em></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Identifying and assessing the needs of children and young people (0-25) who have a visual impairment, in conjunction with other professionals, teachers and parents and in line with the SEND Code of Practice. To undertake the assessment of children's vision using a range of specialist testing materials.</li>\n<li>Providing advice and support to teachers and teaching assistants of pre-school, school settings and college/post 16 children and young people with a visual impairment. To provide direct intervention/specialist teaching as required.</li>\n<li>Monitoring the progress of children who have a significant visual impairment.</li>\n<li>Liaising with colleagues from health, social services and voluntary bodies over the needs of children who have visual impairment.</li>\n<li>Liaising with parents over the educational needs and progress of pupils with a visual impairment, including those visually impaired children under statutory school age.</li>\n</ul><p><em>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</em></p><p></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong><strong></strong></p><p>You will need to have/be </p><ul>\n<li>Be a qualified teacher with the Mandatory Qualification in Visual Impairment or studying for it</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of Braille</li>\n<li>Have good ICT skills including up to date knowledge of technology, resources and issues relevant to VI</li>\n<li>Possess a sound base of current research and practice relating to visual impairment</li>\n<li>Have an understanding of developments within Education especially with regard to the National Curriculum and Early Years.</li>\n<li>Be someone who understands family engagement and is committed to working in partnership</li>\n<li>Be able to work as part of a co-operative team based on a flexible approach to support but also have the ability to work individually.</li>\n<li>Have effective interpersonal & communication skills. Excellent personal organisation and time management skills</li>\n<li>A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people with Visual Impairment.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Trainee Specialist Teacher Adviser Visual Impairment Trainee (QTVI)</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): You must hold a recognised teaching qualification.</li>\n<li>You will need demonstrable successful experience of working with children or young people in an educational setting, including CYP with special educational needs .</li>\n<li>Working with families and experience of multi-agency working.</li>\n<li>Commitment to further study: A willingness to undertake and successfully complete the Mandatory Qualification (MQ) in Visual Impairment is essential.</li>\n<li>Understanding of SEND: A good understanding of the principles and practices of Special Educational Needs and Disability is crucial.</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact details if you want an informal discussion or have any questions:</strong></p><p>Please call Marie Lloyd 07734 828 415 or email <a href=\"mailto:marie.lloyd@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">marie.lloyd@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> 21st May 2025</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.We advise that you read the full Job Profile before completing your application</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>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</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><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><strong><br></strong></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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"M6 to Upper 3 - £43,607 to £49,084 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2025-05-02T15:13:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a2438550-104c-4b72-b670-d181313fe907.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3c48c07f-0b99-4f84-a1cc-5272bdd56008","title":"Business Support Officer (Holiday Activities & Food)","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices - Hybrid","locationType":3,"description":"Reporting to the HAF Project Lead, this is a varied role providing an effective and comprehensive administrative support to the HAF Fun Pompey team and the partners who are responsible for delivering the programme. <br><br>Specific duties include:<br><br>•\tProviding business support to the HAF Project Lead and their associated teams.<br>•\tBooking appointments and arranging meetings.<br>•\tMinute taking at meetings with partners and providers, action tracking and forward planning - including off-site meetings.<br>•\tAdminister meetings and events associated with the HAF programme.<br>•\tCarrying out all necessary word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation duties <br>•\tResponding to telephone, email and face to face enquiries from providers, families and other partners.<br>•\tHaving regular check-in calls with providers and using this information to update relevant databases and spreadsheets. <br>•\tAssist with ensuring a clear audit trail is in place for the activities that have been commissioned.<br> <br>General duties may include:<br><br>•\tProcessing monitoring and evaluation documentation <br>•\tUpdating databases and budgets <br>•\t@HAF inbox monitoring <br>•\tDetailed data entry and basic reporting <br>•\tMaintaining files and documentation <br>•\tProcessing application forms <br><br><br><b>Skills:</b><br><br>You need to have:<br><br>•\tExperience in working in a higher-level administrative role.<br>•\tExperience of organising and taking notes of meetings. <br>•\tExcellent working knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams and be confident using IT systems (outlook/word/excel/databases) to undertake the admin tasks of the role.<br>•\tA good standard of written and spoken English. <br>•\tGood communication skills.<br>•\tA customer focus (internal and external).<br>•\tNumerate, with good attention to detail and level of accuracy.<br>•\tThe ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the team and wider service.<br>•\tThe ability to prioritise workload.<br>•\tAbility to work under your own initiative.<br>•\tAn awareness of Data Protection and children's safeguarding issues.<br><br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 5 - £11,124 - £11,866 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-05-02T10:32:30.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6e0395a0-527a-425a-928c-28ef78eeebdf.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f8feb29b-eb41-4f3d-9ad0-07c47762da86","title":"Senior Residential Social Services Officer","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Beechside, 235 Havant road, Drayton, PO6 1DA","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Service</p><p>Beechside Short Break Service provides care and short break accommodation for up to six young people aged between 5 - 18 years. The service is tailored to meet individual children's needs that have a learning or a physical disability, often alongside communication needs. The aim of our service is to support children, providing them with a home away from home where they can develop confidence and flourish.</p><p>The Role</p><p>If you have experience as a Residential Social Services Officer (or similar role) and are looking to gain your first experience in a management/supervising position, this could be the opportunity you are looking for. You will be given training and support as you develop your skills in leading and supervising a team. You will supervise staff, monitor risk assessments and monthly summaries, undertake medication audits and write policies and procedures.</p><p>The key part of the role is working directly with children and young people. The role requires a child centred approach and ability to build warm, strong and positive relationships with our children and young people. You will be responsible for the day-to-day care of up to six children with a range of complex needs. You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes. You will apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidance relating to residential child care. </p><p>What our team say:</p><p><em>\"Working with children with additional needs can be incredibly rewarding. I can positively impact a child's life by helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential… The Beechside team listen to one another and express ideas openly. There's transparency in expectations, feedback, and problem solving. Everyone values each other's strengths and contributions. Team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and concerns without fear or judgement.\" Ellie, Deputy Manager.</em><em> </em></p><p><em>\"I enjoy working at Beechside, what I like is being with children and helping them make good memories, supporting them having fun and giving them the chance to have sleep overs with their friends. We have good training here on all aspects, this is provided by PCC. I enjoy working with all the children to help them have a nice time at Beechside.\" Julie, Senior Residential Social Services Officer.</em></p><p><em>\"Working with children is more than just a job, it's our chance to make a real difference in their lives. It gives us the satisfaction of being involved in a child's intellectual, social and emotional development. Promoting the independence and listening to the children voice is our team focus while they attend Beechside. We all work hard to meet the relevant standards of practice according to their individual Care plans.\" Camelia, Senior Residential Social Services Officer.</em></p><p>The ideal candidate</p><p>You will need to have/be </p><ul>\n<li>A QCF Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare or equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Professional experience of working in a residential children's setting.</li>\n<li>Awareness of the needs of children with learning and physical disabilities.</li>\n<li>Sound experience of key working.</li>\n<li>The ability to work under pressure and make decisions to safeguard children, the service and staff.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of how to safeguard and support children in a short breaks service.</li>\n<li>The ability to form warm and positive relationships with children to support their development and positive experiences.</li>\n<li>The ability to actively support children and encourage children to grow and flourish to their full potential.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues, and children.</li>\n</ul><p><em>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</em></p><p>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</p><p>Sam Stokes, Registered Manager,<a href=\"mailto:sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\"><span>sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span></a>, 023 92 688 039</p><p>Interview date:Interviews will be held 16th, 17th and 18th June.</p><p>Application process</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 apersonal 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 <span>the </span>'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/\"><span>Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</span></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/\"><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span></a>.</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>Portsmouth City Council iscommitted 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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 6 - £27,363 to £31,067 plus 17% shift allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-01T15:37:30.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/734755f5-e8ef-4e06-8597-49ed9e9e649d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":29,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"ContractType":{"1":23,"2":2,"3":2,"5":2},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":20,"2":11,"3":4,"4":1,"5":1,"6":1,"7":1},"EmployerType":{"local government":29},"PublishDate":{"1":1,"2":4,"3":15,"4":22,"5":29},"LocationType":{"2":3,"3":26},"JobTypes":{"administration":4,"community":1,"education":6,"housing":3,"management":3,"social care":1,"social work":5,"teaching":2}},"randomNumber":0,"noOfFeaturedJobs":0,"bounds":[{"lat":50.80314,"lng":-1.1036241},{"lat":50.77756,"lng":-1.1036241},{"lat":50.77756,"lng":-1.0287448},{"lat":50.80314,"lng":-1.0287448},{"lat":50.80314,"lng":-1.1036241}],"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1747203348611,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,"southsea",null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,\"southsea\",null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1747203348277,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}
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