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Business Support Officer (Holiday Activities & Food)

Portsmouth City Council

Band 5 - £11,124 - £11,866 pro rata

Civic Offices - Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

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Social Worker (Kinship Care Team) cloned on 30-04-25 11:02:34

Portsmouth City Council

£37937 - £45718

Civic Office, Portsmouth (On-Site)

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Portsmouth City Council seeks a Social Worker to assess kinship carers, emphasizing supporting children in familial care.

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