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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.



37 hours per week
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.
Travel is an aspect of the role and you may be required to attend meetings outside of standard office hours.
Do you want to make the difference to the lives of children and young people across the Isle of Wight?
Do you like a challenge and want to live and work in a beautiful part of the country?
If so, come and join us on the Isle of Wight, as we transform education on the Island.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our SEND Statutory Team.&nbsp; The post is responsible for ensuring that the SEND 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 families and school leaders.&nbsp;
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.
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 2015 and will need to be able to provide strong leadership to the service they manage.
What will you be doing?
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<li>Responsibility for transforming the SEND service and improving SEND provision for &nbsp;children and young people across the Island.</li>
<li>Work with external stakeholders to improve the opportunities for our children and young people.</li>
<li>Take&nbsp;responsibility&nbsp;for developing and monitoring service planning, including KPI’s.</li>
<li>Represent&nbsp;the department&nbsp;within the various meetings and&nbsp;partnerships.</li>
<li>Work with senior colleagues to drive&nbsp;forward&nbsp;the Education Strategy.</li>
<li>Work with senior colleagues to improve SEND provision across the Island.</li>
<li>Work with senior colleagues to contribute towards our Area&nbsp;SEND preparation.</li>
<li>Improve the&nbsp;outcomes for&nbsp;children and young people with SEND.</li>
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About you
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<li>An experienced SEND Senior Officer, Senior EHCP Writer or SEND manager.</li>
<li>Able&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;as&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;team,&nbsp;taking responsibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;areas&nbsp;they&nbsp;lead&nbsp;on.</li>
<li>Ability to&nbsp;access&nbsp;face&nbsp;to&nbsp;face&nbsp;meetings&nbsp;locally.</li>
<li>High&nbsp;quality&nbsp;verbal&nbsp;and&nbsp;written&nbsp;communication&nbsp;skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to ensuring&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;young&nbsp;people&nbsp;across the Isle of Wight achieve&nbsp;their best&nbsp;outcomes and develop into independent adults.</li>
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As a new department we are building our reputation and relationships with schools and across the council.
We are ready to embark on a journey of development and growth and we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team and who will help all our colleagues to be the best they can be.&nbsp;
We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:
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<li>A commitment to creativity and innovation.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
<li>A passion for improving the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups.</li>
<li>An ability to work collaboratively with different professionals.</li>
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In line with the Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

SEND Statutory Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.



37&nbsp;hours per week
The Fostering and Adoption Team are looking to recruit a Social Worker to the Adoption Hub.
This role will include an emphasis on placing the safety and welfare of children at the very centre of everything we do.
Based within the Adoption Hub of the Fostering and Adoption Team, you would write Child Permanence Reports, match children to their adoptive family and support the child’s transition into their adoptive home. You would be responsible for supporting birth relatives through the adoption process too. You would have the opportunity to undertake Step-Parent Adoption assessments and Special Guardianship assessments within this role as well. So we are looking for a Social Worker who is excellent at working directly with young children and adults alike. The successful applicant will have well developed empathy skills, a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and be keen to engage in reflective supervision.
As part of the Fostering and Adoption Team you would work closely with colleagues in the Fostering Hubs, Support and Protection Teams, and Adopt South. As such, we are looking for candidates who are energetic and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our experienced and hardworking team.
Given the diverse nature of the role and sensitive work that we do, you must be adaptable in your approach and be equipped to manage the emotional demands of the role whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism.
If you have experience and skills in working with children and adults from all walks of life and are enthusiastic and passionate about supporting positive outcomes for children and their families, we would love to hear from you!

Adoption Social Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.



18.5&nbsp;hours per week
The Fostering and Adoption Team are looking to recruit a Social Worker to focus on the support needs of children living with adults via a Special Guardianship Order (SGO). This role will include an emphasis on placing the safety and welfare of children at the very centre of everything we do.
Based within the Adoption Hub of the Fostering and Adoption Team, you would work directly with children and adults to undertake assessments of SGO support needs, produce and action SGO support plans and review these regularly. You would offer advice, guidance and signposting to Special Guardians, birth parents, other relatives and professionals on SGO-related topics (e.g. keeping in touch arrangements). So we are looking for a Social Worker who is excellent at working directly with young children, adolescents and adults alike. The successful applicant will have well developed empathy skills, a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and be keen to engage in reflective supervision.
As part of the Fostering and Adoption Team you would work closely with colleagues in the Fostering Hubs, Support and Protection Teams, the Virtual School, schools, other professionals and the wider community. As such, we are looking for candidates who are energetic, self motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our experienced and hardworking team.
Given the diverse nature of the role and sensitive work that we do, you must be adaptable in your approach and be equipped to manage the emotional demands of the role whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism.
If you have experience and skills in working with children and adults from all walks of life and are enthusiastic and passionate about supporting positive outcomes for children and their families, we would love to hear from you!

Post-SGO Support Social Worker

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Social Worker &amp; Experience Social Worker – Family Support &amp; Safeguarding TeamsWe are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for qualified Social Workers to join our Children and Families Directorate, working within one of our Family Support &amp; Safeguarding (FSS) Teams at Portsmouth City Council. About the ServicePortsmouth City Council has been recognised by Ofsted as a“Good” Local Authority, with“Outstanding”ratings for our Family Safeguarding and Support Teams.As a Social Worker in our Family Support &amp; Safeguarding Teams, you will support children in need, those requiring protection, and children in care. You may also work with families under the Public Law Outline (PLO) or within care proceedings. Throughout, you will be supported by experienced managers and colleagues.We are committed to your professional development.You will receive training in Restorative Practice and Motivational Interviewing during your first year, and benefit from our Stronger Futures Academy and a comprehensive CPD pathway aligned with Social Work England standards. The RoleAs a Social Worker, you will help children and families achieve their full potential by:<ul>
<li>Delivering timely, high-quality assessments that lead to clear, targeted plans.</li>
<li>Providing a responsive, child-centred service that reflects the wishes and feelings of children.</li>
<li>Promoting service user participation and respecting diversity.</li>
<li>Ensuring timely and permanent care arrangements that support children’s long-term outcomes.</li>
</ul>If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and committed to high standards of practice, this role could be the perfect fit. The ideal candidateWe are looking for skilled and motivated professionals who are eager to grow and champion best practice in social work.You will have:<ul>
<li>A Diploma or Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Completion of your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).</li>
<li>A solid understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 and 2004.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and professionals.</li>
<li>Resilience, integrity, and a commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for children.</li>
<li>A restorative and anti-oppressive approach to practice.</li>
<li>A collaborative mindset and a commitment to inclusive, people-focused work.</li>
<li>Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and case management systems.</li>
<li>Empathy, diplomacy, and respect for service users.</li>
</ul>Additional Requirements for Experienced Social Workers<ul>
<li>Expertise in managing complex cases and higher levels of risk.</li>
<li>Significant post-qualifying experience in relevant settings.</li>
<li>A commitment to ongoing professional development, including mentoring students and undertaking relevant training.</li>
</ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Hybrid working arrangements :Attendance requirements to the designated workplace will be a minimum of 2 days required in the office to suit the requirements of this role. What our staff say:"I have learned excellent time management skills and how to prioritise my work so that I can meet firm deadlines along with the pressure this creates.I have developed my communication skills to enable me to establish and maintain good working relationships with parents to engage them in social work and support them to achieve the planned outcomes.Managing my own feelings and emotions around this intensive and often challenging work has been crucial in order for me to continue working at this high level. This role has been a huge learning curve and each day brings something new to learn. It is always interesting." (Julie, Main Grade Social Worker)“What I like about working in Portsmouth is that we are close to senior leadership; they know who we are and are in touch with our cases. Direct line managers are great as we get so much support.” (Chloe, Higher Grade Social Worker) Ofsted commentary:"Skilled, joined-up work, delivered through the local authority’s preferred model of practice and involving workers for adults and children, is improving the experiences and progress of children.Portsmouth’s leaders are ambitious for their workforce to be trained and effective practitioners.The chosen model of practice has become strongly embedded in the work with children and families and workers have been trained and supported in this approach.The multidisciplinary model has improved outcomes for children and reduced harm, and feedback from families to inspectors was overwhelmingly positive.Portsmouth is a centre for learning and practitioners benefit from a comprehensive workforce development offer.Social workers talk positively about working in Portsmouth and inspectors consistently heard about their loyalty and commitment to the service." Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.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.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you: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.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>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.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.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call the Recruitment Team on 02392 616 800.

Social Worker (Family Support and Safeguarding Teams)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.



37 hours per week
We are excited to offer Approved Mental Health Professionals the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our passionate and motivated AMHP Team.
We are looking for Approved Mental Health Professionals who are approved by a Local Authority, or willing to work to be approved by the Isle of Wight Council, to cover the function of undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments while also holding a complex mental health caseload as part of their substantive role within the Mental Health Team. AMHPs hold a combination of Section 117, Ministry of Justice, CTO, Section 29 and Care Act work/allocations.
The Isle of Wight AMHP Team works within a 24-hour on-call rota, including evening and weekend hours and bank holidays. Post-holders will also be expected to cover the Mental Health duty function when required for general enquiries about clients already known to our service for any new referrals to Adult Social Care to provide a point of contact for clients, families, and providers.
The Mental Health team is a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated group of social care staff who are passionate about ensuring that individuals who experience mental ill health on the Isle of Wight are given the appropriate opportunities to promote independence and equality of access to services.
Our hard-working team was recognised as runner up for one of the most prestigious awards in Adult Social Care – the MJ Awards 2021 Care and Health Integration category – in addition to being nominated as finalists in the Local Government Chronicles 2021 for Well Being and Resilience in the Partnership category.

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP Social Worker)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.



37 hours per week 
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!
About the Role:
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.
As our Localities Team Manager, you will oversee theLocality 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.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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<li>Leading the delivery of high-quality social care assessments and practice in line with the Care Act.</li>
<li>Championing a person-centred, strengths-based approach, placing individuals at the heart of every decision.</li>
<li>Encouraging independence to minimize the need for formal care whenever possible.</li>
<li>Continuously improving service efficiency through collaboration with key stakeholders.</li>
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To be successful in this role, you’ll need to:
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<li>Hold a Social Work qualification and be SWE registered</li>
<li>Be an accredited Practice Educator or AMHP</li>
<li>Thrive in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Have experience chairing meetings</li>
<li>Demonstrate expertise in person-centred and strengths-based approaches</li>
<li>Possess strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding</li>
<li>Be confident in decision-making and service improvement</li>
<li>Understand how data supports teams and service delivery</li>
<li>Lead with passion and drive, promoting strengths-based care</li>
<li>Have proven experience leading and working within a team</li>
<li>Collaborate effectively with partner agencies</li>
<li>Be prepared to take part in the Out of Hours Stand-by Duty Rota as required</li>
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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.
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.

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