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Further information on the site is available at <a href=\"http://www.faradayatdaedalus.co.uk\">www.faradayatdaedalus.co.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>As part of our highly talented service, you will have some background in commercial development and site planning and will be able to work at both a strategic and operational level.</p>\n<p>You’ll meet with a wide variety of challenges so need market facing experience of property along with drive.  Negotiating transactions alongside external agents will be part of the role so influence, persuasiveness and excellent interpersonal skills are important. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. </p>\n<p>Joining one of the most forward-looking and well managed borough councils in the South East, your benefits will include: highly flexible working, a great pension scheme, parking, staff discount offers, tech and car lease schemes.  </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion please contact Steven Farndell, Head of Asset Management on 01329 824578 or email sfarndell@fareham.gov.uk     </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 6<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"<p>Asset Management seeks a Strategic Development Surveyor for Daedalus site, focusing on delivery of council development sites. 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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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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. Including the legislation around children and safeguarding.</li>\n<li>A good understanding of the effects of early life experiences on a child’s attachment, emotional and physical development</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills to enable you to communicate with children, families and other agencies.</li>\n<li>Excellent assessment skills to enable you to identify suitable adopters to make recommendations regarding matches with children. 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. 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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, 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.jobsgopublic.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. 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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.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/041bc7ff-d7d3-456c-bf30-4263fd6683d7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bbfdb5ee-5cee-438a-85ab-13bc188b455f","title":"IT Business Support Administrator","employer":"Winchester City Council","department":"","location":"Winchester, Andover","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Part-Time Business Support Administrator – IT Services<br>Grade 4 - £25,626.12 - £27,150.48 per annum (pro-rata)<br>(22.2 hours per week – Minimum of 3 working days)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 26 May 2025<br><strong>Interview date:</strong> 2 to 6 June 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Please apply via Winchester City Council's website.</strong></p>\n<p>We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a part-time Business Support Administrator to join our busy Shared IT Service between Winchester City Council and Test Valley Borough Council.</p>\n<p><strong>The Team</strong></p>\n<p>The Business Support Team for the IT Shared Service between Test Valley Borough Council and Winchester City Council, are responsible for supporting the service dealing with the budgets, procurement, and contracts, along with planning the services program of works and projects.</p>\n<p><strong>What will you be doing</strong></p>\n<p>As an experienced administrator you will be providing support to officers and customers of the IT Shared Service.  This is a varied and busy role involving:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial administration, including the raising of purchase orders, processing of invoices and resolution of any related queries.</li>\n<li>Procurement of a variety of IT equipment and software from a range of different suppliers, including software, consultancy, hardware, support and maintenance.</li>\n<li>Supplier management support, securing quotes for services, meeting facilitation, publishing comprehensive meeting agendas and actions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Expectations</strong></p>\n<p>You will have experience of working in an office administration role and used to working to tight deadlines. Ideally you would be familiar with using financial management systems and Microsoft products. We also want a self-motivated and reliable administrator with the ability to organise and manage a diverse workload.</p>\n<p><strong>Working flexibly</strong></p>\n<p>This post is a part-time role working 22.2 hours per week. The role is based primarily out of our Andover office but will require travel to Winchester. Potential home working when fully trained up and the nature of the work allows will be possible. There is flexibility of when you can work the 22.2 hours but must be at least 3 working days a week.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>In return, we can offer you a great place to work and a great team to work with, where we actively promote a good work/life balance and promote continuous learning. Employee benefits include: agile working, on-site catering facilities, free on-site parking, discounted leisure facilities, a generous holiday allowance, and membership of a defined benefits pension scheme.</p>\n<p>If you think you match the requirements for this role and would like an informal discussion, please contact James Hurst on 01264 368927 or via email at <a href=\"mailto:jhurst@testvalley.gov.uk\">jhurst@testvalley.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We operate a no smoking policy. Committed to Equal Opportunities.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,626 - £27,150 per annum (pro-rata)","publishDate":"2025-05-14T09:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cbd7f929-056e-43d8-8bd0-a7556acad406.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"918d8673-bbd8-4c64-8cd1-722b163bcf73","title":"Lead Officer for Housing Options and Outreach","employer":"Winchester City Council","department":"","location":"Winchester City Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 26 May 2025<br><strong>Interview date</strong>: 3 June 2025 - interviews will be in person at the Winchester City Council City Offices </p>\n<p>Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to <a href=\"mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk\">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Could you support positive change in people’s lives?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Do you have experience implementing the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and leading a team of front-line Housing Options and Outreach Officers?</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient, person to join the Housing Options Team as the Lead Officer for Housing Options and Outreach team. The role will predominantly focus on supporting our residents who have or will soon becoming homeless. </p>\n<p>This role will challenge you every day to use your excellent customer service and problem-solving skills within a supportive and motivated team and wider service. </p>\n<p><strong>If you can:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help to motivate and guide the team to manage homeless approaches and exit plans for support and accommodation.</li>\n<li>Communicate effectively with clients, face to face and over the phone to maximise engagement and positive housing and support outcomes.</li>\n<li>Work with a varied workload, and be able to juggle ever changing priorities.</li>\n<li>Represent Strategic Housing at case conferences and multi-agency meetings. </li>\n<li>Work in partnership with relevant agencies to ensure that we offer holistic support for clients to access and maintain accommodation.</li>\n<li>Have experience in working with the Homelessness Reduction Act and proactively work to prevent and relieve homelessness including full housing needs assessments and personalised housing plans.</li>\n<li>Undertake management responsibilities for 5 Housing options officers and 1 Outreach worker. </li>\n<li>Assist in the delivery of and development of homelessness prevention pathways, homeless forum and the prevention homelessness and rough sleeping strategy.</li>\n<li>Assist in the delivery of the Renters Rights Bill and the Supported Housing reform programme. </li>\n<li>Oversee the role of the council’s outreach worker, ensuring that any sleeping rough is rare, brief and non-recurrent and lead on the delivery of SWEP.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Then we want to hear from you! </strong></p>\n<p>In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)</li>\n<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes </li>\n<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>\n<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>\n<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>\n<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>\n<li>Season Ticket loans </li>\n<li>Excellent working environment</li>\n<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Are you as passionate about housing as we are? Please read the job description and person specification and apply now! </strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Tara Hourigan, Housing Options Manager on 01962 848189 or via email at <a href=\"mailto:thourigan@winchester.gov.uk\">thourigan@winchester.gov.uk</a> or Karen Thorburn, Service Lead – Strategic Housing on 01962 848076 or via email at <a href=\"mailto:kthorburn@winchester.gov.uk\">kthorburn@winchester.gov.uk</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,718 to £50,788 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-12T14:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/922b26ee-777e-46c6-a111-c009722df14f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"67d47fe2-06e9-4464-a509-309149a1d7b8","title":"Locality Lead","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Charles Dickens Centre","locationType":3,"description":"To be the lead officer within a locality and to directly line manage the site managers and buildings across a locality. <br><br>To provide specialist expertise in Play and Youth and to lead on this across the service.<br><br>Play – to lead on RoSPA inspections, play qualifications and to ensure a diverse programme of activities and opportunities for children, expanding on work to support families, sharing play specific knowledge across the service<br><br>Youth – to be responsible for provision of youth facilities and projects across the service, ensure a diverse programme of 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 focused even if the message you deliver involves saying no in difficult circumstances.<br>8.\tHas experience of using initiative and judgement to problem solve and make decisions in a structured and transparent way.<br>9.\tCan communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. <br>10.\tWorks proactively and is able to remain motivated, working on your own initiative in coordinating multiple tasks.<br>11.\tHas experience working in partnership and building relationships with internal and external organisations<br>12.\tIs able to manipulate and analyse data to understand the performance of the system.<br>13.\tA relevant children's workforce qualification is preferred<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 10 - £41,510 - £45,718 p.a. 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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. If you don’t have this qualification, then you will be required to work towards within 2 years of employment.</li>\n<li>Willing to use your initiative and make decisions around the needs of children on a day-to-day basis. Be flexible in being able to adapt to changing workloads of the team. Be able to work alone and as part of a team</li>\n<li>The ability to form warm and positive relationships with children to support their development and positive experiences. The ability to actively support children and encourage children to grow and flourish to their full potential. Have an awareness of the needs of children with learning and physical disabilities.</li>\n<li>Follow individual positive behaviour support plans including physical handling strategies such as Team Teach. 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. This is essential for the post. </li>\n</ul><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>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></p><p>Sam Stokes, Registered Manager, <a href=\"mailto:sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 688 039</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>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.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7635f694-8498-4591-a699-11a8c95ff72e.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. 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.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/af5a709e-7cb7-41c4-a3a4-af36e77bca6f.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.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8427ee75-ae0a-4807-ba91-8738856f075a.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 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":"Band 10 £41,510 to £45,718 per annum. plus, a recruitment and retention package of £3,000 market supplement per annum, paid monthly.","publishDate":"2025-05-07T11:05:47.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/66cb79e6-f376-4df2-b832-7a40a3097317.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"76a2463e-df24-4183-966c-bf999da2c41b","title":"Domestic Abuse Housing Advisor","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices & Housing Offices within Portsmouth & Havant","locationType":3,"description":"Portsmouth Homes is committed to ensuring that it's tenants and leaseholders can access the right support at the right time. <br><br>Domestic abuse is the third most common cause of people losing their homes. <br><br>Tenants and leaseholders at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse are supported by our Housing Officers who provide advice and assistance regarding the options available to them, for example helping make the person's current home safe for them to remain where that is what they want, exploring legal remedies available through the courts, or seeking alternative, safe accommodation.<br><br>The Domestic Abuse Housing Specialist will work alongside the Housing Team to:<br><br>•\tSupport Housing Officers to develop their skills and knowledge to recognise and manage domestic abuse cases.<br>•\tOffer support and advice to Housing Officers on the management of complex tenancy matters related to domestic 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.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2c863f39-11b8-4e0e-aab9-f43fb7d6161e.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.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/560cf6d8-586c-4a1b-9ef4-15379a74bf23.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. 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You must ensure pupils are suitably strapped into vehicles and you will need to become familiar with the operation of specialist equipment, for example car seats, vehicle passenger lifts, ramps and wheelchair restraints in case of emergency. This is a job where you work mainly on your own as a representative of Portsmouth City Council. You will be working with a driver employed by one of our transport providers. The hours are primarily around school opening and closing times typically 08:00 - 09:30 and 14:30 - 16:15 term-time only. Occasionally some hours may be available at other times. 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