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We work closely with the building surveyors, quantity surveyor, and mechanical and electrical engineers within Capital Projects. The service uses both internal and external consultants as required to deliver project outcomes.<br>The design team is a team of experienced and committed professionals who have gained a reputation for delivering high quality, sensitive, good value and thoughtful design solutions to meet our client's brief requirements. Most of our work comes from within the Authority, but we do also work with external clients such as the NHS, charities and Multi Academy Education Trusts.<br>Our clients are drawn from across the organisation and include Children, Families and Education, Housing Neighbourhood and Building Services, Cultural, Leisure and Regulatory Services, Adult Social Care and Economy Transport and Planning. Our work can range in size from approximately £100K to over £10m and is procured traditionally or via a design and build route depending on our client's specific requirements.<br>We use the suite of Autodesk products with Revit being our preferred software, Adobe Creative Suite and the Microsoft Office applications are also used by the team in their day-to-day roles. Four of our architects are Certified Passivhaus Designers and we use these principles as far as possible in our housing project. <br><br><br><br><b>Skills:</b><br><br>The ideal candidate is someone who will: <br>1\tQualifications, you will need to have achieved:<br>•\tAn undergraduate honours degree in Architecture with RIBA Part 1 exemption.<br>•\tA post graduate Masters degree in Architecture with RIBA Part 2 exemption.<br>•\tA pass in the RIBA's Part 3 examination in a professional practice.<br>•\tRegistration with The Architect's Registration Board (ARB) for a minimum of 5 years.<br>2\tHas excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both in person, online and in writing.<br>3\tHave a positive attitude towards working in the public sector; be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to our customers.<br>4\tKnowledge and experience of working as part of a professional design team including all aspects of design, procurement and contract administration of medium to high value projects, ideally in a public sector or similar context.<br>5\tHave a working knowledge of the RIBA's Plan of Work 2020 and be able to demonstrate application of this knowledge practically through your portfolio.<br>6\tHave knowledge and experience of budget management and cost control over a wide range of scheme values from £500K to £10m.<br>7\tHave a good working knowledge of construction related legislation, for example the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, Building Safety Act 2022.<br>8\tKnowledge of and commitment to the architect's obligation to maintain accurate and up to date CPD records using both the City Council's online learning portal as well as the ARB's CPD portal.<br>9\tYou will be able to demonstrate excellent design skills through your CV, portfolio and effective presentation of your work in pressured situations. <br>10\tBe able to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, building good relationships with them as you work to understand their requirements and keep them informed throughout the life of a building project.<br>11\tBe able to manage customer expectations within available resources and prioritise workload accordingly.<br>12\tHave excellent design and technical skills and an ability to efficiently prepare presentation material and technical information.<br>13\tHave an excellent working knowledge of Autodesk's Revit and AutoCAD software, Microsoft's Office packages and the Adobe Creative Suite.<br>14\tHave an up to date driving license and an ability to travel around the city and surrounding areas in an economic and efficient way.<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 10 - £41,510 - £45,718 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-06-11T14:57:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c8c9c887-daed-460c-ad46-b0fd5171933b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64d3f410-061c-4a0f-96b7-3ea695f3fa7c","title":"Child and Family Support Worker","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Office, Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This role is based in Glen House in Southampton and involves travel to various locations for meetings across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. It is an office-based role.</p><p>You will be employed by Portsmouth City Council but working with Adopt South, the regional adoption agency for Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Councils.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will work in Adopt South's team supporting adoptive children and their families.You will be working closely with external therapy providers to support adoptive families access to therapeutic support through the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund. You will ensure the child’s voice and views are heard throughout.You will build positive rapport with adopters, families and professional, ensuring that services meet the identified need. You will work flexibly, including evening and weekends.You will play a role in the delivery of our regular webinars, training sessions and workshops, record communications, process safeguarding checks and take appropriate action to safeguard children and adults.</p><p>Adopt South are committed to offering the best possible experience to families.As a result, staff are expected to meet the needs of the service and on occasion be able to offer appointments to families in the evening, delivering training and supporting family events on Saturdays and some evenings.</p><p>The role requires infrequent manual handling of objects up to 15kg, use of Display Screen Equipment.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Attendance requirements to the designated workplace for the role in line with the Hybrid Working - to be discussed.</em></strong><strong></strong></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><strong>You will need to have /be</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have a high level of computer / literacy skills.</li>\n<li>Be able to present information both verbally and in writing, including good report writing skills.</li>\n<li>Have good record keeping and organisation skills.</li>\n<li>Be able to communicate with a wide range of people, in a wide range of situations and built effective working relationships.</li>\n<li>Be able to work sensitively and in an inclusive /non-discriminatory manner.</li>\n<li>Be able to work flexibly.</li>\n<li>Have experience of dealing effectively with difficult inter-personal situations.</li>\n<li>Have a Level 3 qualification (preferred).</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>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><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></p><p>Charlotte Cook, Team Manager Adopt South, charlotte.cook@hants.gov.uk, 0370 779 48067</p><p><br></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>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.</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":"Band 7, £31,067 to £35,235 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-11T10:57:55.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/878f48c8-799a-4aa6-b5b6-eb185fef01f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1a57728b-2dae-4a2b-9aea-39189454ffc7","title":"SEN Caseworker","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>The SEN Team is a specialist team within Education's Inclusion Service with links and positive working relationships with many other teams across the council. We are an established team with a strong commitment and drive to support children, young people and their families in the city. We strive to work in partnership with our schools, early years settings and colleges and other agencies. Our approach is needs-led to ensure all children and young people are supported. The council has been selected by the DfE to lead on the SEND and AP Change Programme for the South-East which provides a unique opportunity until July 2025 to shape the future of special educational needs and alternative provision. The SEN Team will have an important role to play in the delivery of this programme. If this sounds like a team you would like to be part of, we would welcome your application to join us.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This role is office based and does not involve direct contact with children.</p><p>The role of SEN Caseworker is busy, challenging and requires the successful candidate to demonstrate and develop a wide range of skills, knowledge and abilities including the capacity to work under sustained periods of pressure. </p><p>The SEN Caseworker will support the SEN Team through undertaking the administration of the statutory process in identifying, assessing, issuing and reviewing the education, health & care planning arrangements of children and young people's special educational needs and disabilities. The SEN Caseworker will routinely request, receive and distribute reports from education, health and social care professionals. These tasks require the SEN Caseworker to have an excellent grasp of written and spoken English, have a keen eye for detail and be confident in their administrative skills, knowledge and abilities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Attendance requirements to the designated workplace for the role in line with the Hybrid Working -</strong></p><p>You will be required to work a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>You will need to have /be</p><p></p><ul>\n<li>Higher level administrative experience of statutory or time bound processes, including dealing with customer's (e.g., schools) and clients (e.g., parents) enquiries through various methods of communication i.e., in writing, by phone or in person.</li>\n<li>A knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disability legislation and an understanding of the role of the Local Authority in relation to Special Educational Needs & Disability.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a professional setting directly related to supporting work with children and families (e.g., in a school, a local authority such as an education or social care department, a hospital or community health setting etc). Experience of working with senior staff (such as Headteachers or Heads of Service)</li>\n<li>A demonstrable ability to work inclusively and in a people-focused way with people in challenging and / or sensitive circumstances. The ability to ability to show respect and empathy.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills – clear and effective oral communication, and written skills – demonstrated and developed in a workplace. Has good attention to detail ensuring accuracy when recording decisions and data onto a database and accurately maintaining pupil records. The ability to communicate difficult messages, with the integrity to hold to difficult or unpopular decisions. An understanding and proven ability in working to the bounds of confidentiality, as you will be dealing with records of children and their families.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to successfully work to tight deadlines and to use a range of techniques in order to effectively manage competing priorities when under pressure. Demonstrable ability to use and work on own initiative. Demonstrable ability and willingness to collaborate well as part of a team, including working to support the team and business needs (i.e., being flexible) </li>\n</ul><p><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details and expectations of this role</strong></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 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 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><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>Interview date</strong>:3rd July 2025</p><p><br></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>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.</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 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: 5, £25,652 - £27,363 per annum pro rata","publishDate":"2025-06-11T09:43:35.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/af9e67b5-3c9d-49f2-97d3-18897aa36458.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb6360fd-1c74-42a2-9c06-be90a86e8934","title":"Senior Customer Repairs Officer","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Somerstown Area Office, Somerstown Central, Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"You will be based at one of our area housing offices working as part of a repairs support team supporting the Assistant Customer Repair Managers. <br><br>You will be part of the Customer Repairs management team; previous management experience is not essential, and you will be supported to develop your skills and gain management experience using the ‘Systems Thinking’ methodology. <br><br>You will be part of a team responsible for supporting the building maintenance service. The team assists us in meeting our purposes which are, to maintain and improve our properties, ensure the right repair is carried out at the right time and provide suitable homes when needed.<br><br>You will support and deputise for the Assistant Customer Repairs Manager responsible for managing and leading a team of customer repairs officer within the call centre. This will include supervising the repairs support team as appropriate to ensure the repairs support team have capacity by allocating phone and admin tasks to effectively manage all demands received accurately and efficiently. <br><br>You will be part of a team that manage repairs demand, raise repairs, arrange servicing, coordinate surveying appointments and undertake customer satisfaction surveys. We maintain a varied housing stock including a diverse range of corporate, operational, commercial and community assets.<br><br>You will coach and mentor customer repairs officers to use our databases accurately, ensuring they are following our value steps, gathering clean clear information, asking effective questions ensuring that the right resource is allocated to undertake the repair at the right time that is convenient with the customer. You will also be required to support the team in busy periods by answering the calls and liaising with our service providers.<br><br>You will assist in managing complex administration tasks such as demands raised through the shared inbox, by liaising with residents and varied building users in a timely manner ensuring that repairs raised are our responsibility. <br><br>You will manage other administration tasks such a raising works orders and issuing tenders to contractors. <br><br><br><br><b>Skills:</b><br><br>Your application needs to demonstrate that you:<br>1.\tHave experience of working in a call centre or challenging front line service<br>2.\tHave knowledge of being part of a repairs service, receiving demand and raising repairs together with the ability to advise others. <br>3.\tHave the ability to communicate effectively, develop relationships with residents and building occupiers, asking the right questions to get the information required, as well as someone who shows empathy for people who may be in difficult situations.<br>4.\tBe very comfortable to operate in a changing and evolving environment, enjoying the challenge and embracing change with a positive attitude.<br>5.\tBe comfortable in dealing with all staff to motivate, mentor, ensure understand and comply with all building maintenance policies and processes and direct them to assist in providing an efficient and effective service.<br>6.\tAbility to remain calm & professional when dealing with difficult customers.<br>7.\tCan work independently, be organised, methodical and able to prioritise and manage multiple complex demands.<br>8.\tCan be assertive and challenging while dealing professionally with team members and service users.<br>9.\tBe able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the demands of the team.<br>10.\tHave experience of undertaking a range of administrative tasks effectively to support others.<br>11.\tHave experience and be competent using a variety of IT databases and systems to update them in timely manner with accurate information.<br>12.\tHave a positive attitude towards work, be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers.<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 7 - £31,067 - £35,235 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-06-05T11:31:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/79346950-664c-4340-8b3b-7f6b0d4e0bf4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f83f117f-347c-4678-be19-9664cd7ca2f4","title":"Scheme Manager (Category 1 Sheltered Housing)","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Somerstown / Portsea sheltered schemes","locationType":3,"description":"Residents in Sheltered Housing have a range of physical and mental health needs which means that they need our support to maintain their independence. You will work to achieve this as per the Sheltered Housing purpose.<br><br>You will be working as a Cat 1 Scheme Manager providing advice and support to residents living in Cat 1 Sheltered Housing schemes in either the Portsea or Somerstown area. You will be based in this area and will have an office directly linked to the location or close by. <br><br>You will also work closely with other Scheme Managers and will be paired with a buddy to ensure continuity of service in your absence. You will be expected to provide cover for your buddy's residents when they are not at work.<br><br>Part of your role will mean meeting and greeting new residents, introducing them to the Cat 1 Sheltered Housing Service and making them aware of the service they can expect to receive. You will also act on any actions arising from ongoing issues in your regular contact with them.<br> <br>You will act as an advocate for residents when working with other agencies and you will be acting as a link to social services and mental health services. You will be responsible for ensuring the completion and updating of needs, risk and support plans and ensuring that identified follow up actions are taken. This may include offering advice and signposting to the correct agencies to help with financial issues including payment of rent and bills, arranging for support with daily chores and shopping and helping residents arrange repairs, where relevant<br><br>You will also respond to incidents & problems relating to the residents, to accurately record information and incident reports and liaise with members of the residents' families. Where appropriate you will have the responsibility for raising Safeguarding alerts. In addition, as the scheme manager you will also encourage social activities in the scheme.<br><br>You will be expected to be able to use Microsoft 365 as a key part of the role is accessing and updating online resident records on a regular basis.<br><br>As a scheme manager you will have overall responsibility for the security and safety in relation to the welfare of residents. You will also be responsible for carrying out pull cord checks in resident's homes to ensure that all equipment is in working order.<br><br>You will form part of the Sheltered Housing Team. However, as a Cat 1 Scheme Manager you will spend a lot of your time as a lone worker in the scheme you are based. You will need to be confident in making on the spot decisions and following these through. You will also need to be flexible as you may be required to cover other schemes at short notice in the event of an emergency.<br><br><br><b>Skills:</b><br><br><br>1.\tExperience of working directly (face to face) with people.<br>2.\tHave an understanding of the impact of physical and mental health issues experienced by older persons.<br>3.\tBe a good listener with a calm manner, with the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.<br>4.\tHave the confidence to advocate for residents when needed and to work proactively with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for residents.<br>5.\tHave an awareness of the importance of confidentiality when working with residents, in particular regards to GDPR requirements.<br>6.\tBe a strong team player and willing to support those in your team when they are facing challenges.<br>7.\tHave an understanding of the need for you to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents that you are supporting.<br>8.\tHave an understanding of the role of Social Services, Health Services and voluntary agencies in the provision of services to people and be able to work with them with the purpose of achieving the best outcome for service users.<br>9.\tHave good written skills as you will need to be able to write concise notes in residents files, respond to complaints and compile reports, for example in relation to Safeguarding matters.<br>10.\tThe ability to prioritise workloads and self-manage your time effectively to meet the different needs of each resident.<br>11.\tHave basic IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word/Excel and be able to use in house databases as required.<br>12.\tHold a full UK Driving License and have access to a vehicle during working hours.<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 5 - £25,652 - £27,363 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-06-04T08:57:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a8ee1226-4742-4c05-ad55-0546a9f21973.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f56a7edb-77eb-4edf-a291-1523bee7c3d0","title":"Team Leader","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Medina House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Service</strong><strong></strong></p><p>Children's Social Care provides Social Work interventions to children in need, this includes those children subject to child in need or protection plans and children looked after, the service also supports care experienced young people and children with disabilities. It is the responsibility of Children's Social Care to offer a range of options for children who need placements outside their families, including fostering and residential care alongside adoption, special guardianship and kinship arrangements.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong><strong></strong></p><p>You will join a team of Team Leaders based in the North Locality Family Support & Safeguarding Team, supporting Social Workers at ASYE (assessed and supported year in employment), main and higher grade level. You will report to the Service Leader and will be based at Medina House in Cosham. </p><p>You will supervise a team of Social Workers supporting vulnerable children open to the Department. The role requires the individual to ensure all team requirements are met regarding:</p><p>- Staff development</p><p>- Performance management</p><p>- Compliance with statutory guidance and local policies and procedures</p><p>- Quality Assurance</p><p>- Embedding a restorative approach to practice</p><p>- Driving forward our improvement goals</p><p>The Team Leader will be responsible for supporting Social Work staff to assess need and identifyinterventions in order to safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children, creating high quality plans and providing robust support. This will be done through regular quality supervision, opportunities for reflective practice and the chairing of planning meetings. You will ensure that children are central to assessment, planning and intervention and that their views and the views of their parents/carers are properly embedded in all aspects of service planning and delivery. </p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details and expectations of this role</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Attendance requirements to the designated workplace for the role in line with the Hybrid Working</strong>-</p><p>This role is based at the North Locality, Medina House, Cosham, it is a fully office-based role with little opportunity for hybrid working.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong><strong></strong></p><p>An experienced Social Worker who understands the value of Social Work intervention with very vulnerable children and their families. We are seeking inspirational, committed and motivated individuals who are ready to shape the changing face of Social Work today raising professional standards by delivering and developing an expert service. </p><p>You will have a recognised professional qualification in Social Work, excellent organisational and communication skills, and take pride in everything you do. You will be curious and creative and above all have a 'can do' attitude. You will be able to work as part of a team and ensure that front-line practice contributes to strategic priorities. </p><p>You will need to have a high level of scrutiny as you will be closely monitoring the work of the Social Workers in your team. </p><p><strong>You will need to have/be</strong></p><p></p><ul>\n<li>A Diploma/Degree/MSc in Social Work and be Social Work England registered. </li>\n<li>Substantial post qualification Social Work experience in Children's Social Care, preferably in a Family Safeguarding Team. Experience of development and implementation of the business plan. </li>\n<li>The ability to use statutory procedures and local standards/processes to inform good practice and translate strategic priorities into front level practice. </li>\n<li>Able to demonstrate a level of authority and to be able to support, challenge and scrutinise professional practice. </li>\n<li>Able to contribute to the process of staff development, including reporting to the Service Leader about capability and disciplinary matters.</li>\n<li>Aware of the training calendar so as to identify priority courses for individuals in accordance with learning needs and to assist in the process of commissioning and developing training in accordance with the identified need. </li>\n<li>Good organisational skills, communication skills, written skills, IT skills and analytical skills.</li>\n<li>Resilient and able to lead by example and motivate staff. </li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Julia Newton -</p><p><a href=\"mailto:julia.newton@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">julia.newton@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a></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>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></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></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><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><p><br></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 12, £50,787 to £54,999 per annum, with an additional market supplement of £2500 per annum paid monthly","publishDate":"2025-05-29T11:47:47.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/731ccf53-8859-4f86-8d37-6431280e4c32.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bdee5d6c-9f97-46d0-b598-37592282b8f6","title":"HRA Building Safety Manager","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"We are seeking a HRA Building Safety Manager to join the Compliance Service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services (HNB) Directorate. <br>The role will have responsibility for managing the Building Safety Team, ensuring the team delivers on critical areas of building safety and fire safety for both the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund (GRA) assets. The building safety activities managed by the team are diverse and focus on activities arisen from the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. <br>Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators and qualified Building Surveyors with extensive experience of providing a range of building surveying professional services, assisting with the creation of fire remediation programmes and managing consultant and building projects to both housing and corporate assets.<br><br><br><b>Skills:</b><br><br>1.\tHave extensive project management / delivery knowledge, a degree qualification in a relevant building surveying or construction related subject and have or working towards RICS or CIOB member status. Where a professional qualification is not held, candidate is to have extensive knowledge and experience in the area. Have or be willing to obtain a Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management. <br><br>2.\tMotivate and inspire team members to continually improve both themselves and the services they provide. Undertake line management functions for direct reports, this includes regular 1-2-1's, team briefs, absence, conduct and performance issues. Undertake reviews into the structure and resources of services working with HR colleagues to ensure that all legislative and corporate policy requirements are met.<br><br>3.\tWork with Councillors and the administration to plan and prioritise specific projects ensuring engagement and understanding of the fire remediation capital programme. <br><br>4.\tHave a proven track record of managing and leading a team managing building projects and consultants.<br><br>5.\tHave extensive knowledge of building design and building construction technology including fire and building safety elements and be able to advise or coach others. <br><br>6.\tHave extensive knowledge of building related legislation and application. Specifically, the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, building regulations, planning policy, party wall act, fire safety, with the ability to advise others to ensure processes within the team comply with the legislation. Have a thorough understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. <br><br>7.\tHave extensive knowledge of contracts, contract law and guidance including their application and administration. Specifically, to include a range of contracts within the JCT and NEC contract suites both for works and consultant contracts, with the ability to advise others regarding contract management.<br><br>8.\tHave good knowledge, experience and be able to apply construction related health & safety legislation generally including advising others. Specifically, the CDM Regulations 2015 and asbestos at work regulations, with the ability to advise others and ensure processes within the team comply with the legislation.<br><br>9.\tExperience of developing a team of property professionals including recruitment and management of relevant professional development programmes.<br><br>10.\tExperience of managing and leading substantial complex projects with multiple external consultants from feasibility, procurement, contract administration until practical completion. <br><br>11.\tRelevant knowledge to develop the building safety programme alongside resident engagement strategies through an understanding of customer demand incorporating consultation with our residents, stakeholders, Ward Cllrs and the Administration.<br><br>12.\tHave relevant knowledge and experience to apply cost control and budget management techniques managing budgets of approximately £5m per annum. Demonstrate commercial awareness and be able to undertake cost estimates for building work, exercise financial control and assess value for money for the service provided when evaluating the applications for payment and manage client fees. <br><br>13.\tHave relevant experience of using and coaching all Microsoft packages; in particular be able to demonstrate practical IT skills using Excel spreadsheets to analyse data and PowerBi Dashboard and MS Project to assist planning as well as the ability to use various software packages as part of undertaking the role including capability charts and Photoshop.<br><br>14.\tHave relevant experience of AutoCAD or similar drawing packages to produce and coach others preparing relevant documents and be able to interpret and comment on complex drawings. <br><br>15.\tHave relevant experience of interpreting complex specialists' reports related to building safety and advise on the outcome and any remediation works required. <br><br>16.\tHave relevant experience of leading public procurement using the appropriate rules and procedures for consultant building work to gain quotations and tenders including managing and developing consultant frameworks. <br><br>17.\tBe able to interrogate, analyse and evaluate stock data, project information and repair details providing updates to government agencies as required. Being able to manage the Building Projects Database, ensuring consistency and quality of recording of information.<br><br>18.\tBe organised and methodical when managing resources available, including allocating workloads to technical staff, to provide the service.<br><br>19.\tBe an excellent communicator and assertive as necessary ensuring excellent working relationships are maintained. Be able to engage with resident groups regarding building safety and investigate complaints. <br><br>20.\tDemonstrate confidence and skill to effectively deliver engaging presentations that are tailored to the understanding of the audience. <br><br>21.\tHave a full driving licence and provide a car for work, as you will be visiting sites across Portsmouth and surrounding areas so will need to travel effectively between them. <br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 13 - £59,017 - £66,085 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-05-23T10:05:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/99dbb785-8449-4178-b99c-426c8be37dc1.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. 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></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 11 - £45,718 to £49,764 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-14T11:45:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ea9eeb49-fecf-4a1b-815f-c6bbdc9814f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ee66fa0-6dde-42a9-9996-040fd1083b10","title":"Strategic Intelligence and Information Manager","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 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":"6edf7492-adf2-4ed8-9200-7d4dbadfecf5","title":"Charity Shop Volunteer","employer":"Sue Ryder","department":"","location":"Dorset","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Charity Shop Volunteer<br> <br>Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer<br> <br>As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.</p>\n<p>The role:<br>Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:</p>\n<p>•    Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid<br>•    Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock<br>•    Greeting and helping customers<br>•    Serving customers on the till (training provided)<br>•    Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking,<br>•    Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented</p>\n<p>More bespoke roles may include:<br>•    PAT testing<br>•    Upcycling<br>•    Social media and photography<br> <br>About you:<br>•            Enjoy helping and engaging with customers<br>•            Be enthusiastic and pro-active<br>•            Have the ability to work as part of a team<br>•            Be reliable<br> <br>Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.</p>\n<p>We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop. <br> <br>Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18. </p>\n<p>About Sue Ryder:<br>Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.<br> <br>We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.<br> <br>*Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin*<br> <br>If you have any questions, please contact our team at <br>volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org <br>or visit: <br>www.sueryder.org</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Voluntary position","publishDate":"2025-04-17T10:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-10-09T10:54:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f89d7d45-d5ee-4c2f-8a36-d9bbbbd9e8e3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"829db54e-c570-4c3d-82cc-6b888354b7dc","title":"Passenger Assistant / Driver","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<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></p><p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>The Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) transports approximately 650 pupils daily aged 2-25 years old to schools, colleges and contact centres. Some pupils have Special Educational Needs and some pupils are Looked After Children in the care of Portsmouth City Council. We use several different forms of transport - minibuses, wheelchair accessible minibuses and taxis. The majority of the pupils go to school in Portsmouth but some go further afield for instance Fareham, Stubbington, Waterlooville, and Southampton. We currently employ around 120 passenger assistants to help is deliver this service.</p><p></p><p><strong>What is the job?</strong></p><p>We maintain a register of Relief Passenger Assistants to cover for permanent members of staff who are absent either short or long term. We are looking for people to join our relief list who can work as and when required. You will be responsible for the child/children's behaviour, safety and general wellbeing during their journeys to and from schools, colleges and contact centres. 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. Vacancies for permanent posts are generally filled from the register.</p><p></p><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.</p><p></p><p>When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement, please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. Please align your answers with the points on the job profile. 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