Carers Self Assessment Officer

18.5 hours per week - days worked to be discussed at interview.

Your new role

Based at the Portsmouth Carers Centre, this role leads key elements of partnership working with teams and organisations to improve the identification of carers and develop carer-friendly communities and services. It contributes to the delivery of Health and Care Portsmouth’s vision, supporting people to live healthy, safe and independent lives by ensuring services are joined up and accessible. You will support the implementation of the Portsmouth Carers Strategy 2025–2029, manage projects, supervise staff, and undertake strengths-based Carers Assessments and support planning

Who is the person summary:

You will need experience in health or social care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in partnership with public and voluntary sector organisations. A strong understanding of the issues facing carers in Portsmouth is essential. You should be creative, able to influence change, and skilled in reporting and evaluating data to inform service development. Flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to continuous learning are also key

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.

About Portsmouth City Council

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Additional Information

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

Interview date (if known):

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page:Support for applicants - Careers portal

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.

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You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

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Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contactrecruit@portsmouthcc.gov.ukor call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.