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The ServiceChildren's Social Care provides social work interventions to children in need (including children with disabilities and those subject to protection plans) and children looked after and care experienced young people. The RoleAs Service Leader for Foster Care Support, you will work closely with the Service Leader for Kinship, Adoption &amp; Fostering Recruitment, and Service Leader, Home Finding &amp; Commissioning, providing support and cover for each other when necessary. You will oversee, manage, and have responsibility for the following:The Fostering Support Team who are responsible for the supervision and support of all foster carers. The team works closely with the children's social workers identifying any issues relating to the carer that may impact on placement stability and ensuring support is in place. The Fostering Panel which is responsible for quality assuring all new foster carers, and review carers first year annual review. The panel also reviews any carers subject to a safeguarding issues and allegations regarding their care, as well as other areas of good practice.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Lead a service of team leaders, social workers, and other staff. Ensure all statutory requirements are met and delivered to a high standard. Lead quality assurance activity, which will include service audits and regulatory inspections.</li><li>Ensure all team requirements are met regarding workforce development; performance management supervision and appraisal; compliance with statutory guidance and local policies and procedures; quality improvements; and budget management.</li><li>Work closely and collaboratively with other managers in the service and a range of partner agencies. Work creatively and flexibly within the resources available, ensuring standards and best practice are applied. Work with a high level of autonomy and will be expected to resolve conflict and respond restoratively to complaints.</li><li>Model and promote a restorative, strengths based approach to work.</li></ul>The ideal candidateYou will need to:<ul><li>Hold a Social Work qualification (Diploma/Degree/MSc) and be registered with Social Work England.</li></ul><ul><li>Have substantial post qualification experience in social work with children and families. This will include fostering experience. This will include management experience at least at a team leader/manager level.</li><li>Be a confident and inspirational leader, motivated to further shape and develop practice in Portsmouth.</li><li>Have knowledge of statutory procedures and local standards/processes to inform good practice.</li><li>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 practice contributes to strategic priorities. </li><li>Demonstrate a level of authority and to be able to support, challenge and scrutinise professional practice. </li><li>Have the skills to develop strong relationships, working in a relational way where person-centered values and restoring relationships are at the heart of all your activities.</li><li>Have excellent organisational, communication (written/verbal), IT, and financial skills. </li><li>Manage stress and assist others in developing strategies for prioritising work and balancing competing demands/pressures in which to achieve good outcomes for children.</li><li>Have good working knowledge and be able to practice anti-discriminatory practice, addressing equality of opportunity issues.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Working Arrangements:You will be required to work 3-5 days in the office each weekContact for informal discussion or questions about the role:Please email Mark Jowett - <a href="mailto:Mark.jowett@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mark.jowett@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portalWe are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate 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.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Service Leader - Fostering Support

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The ServiceBeechside 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.The RoleThe 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 be expected to apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures and guidance relating to residential childcare. 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 &amp; risk and attend meetings with young people or represent the team at meetings.You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomesThe ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul><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><li>Professional experience of working in a residential children's setting.</li><li>Have the ability to form warm and positive relationships with children to support their development and positive experiences. Be able to effectively engage and build relationships with children.</li><li>Understand the issues and pressures affecting children today.</li><li>Have the ability to actively support children and encourage children to grow and flourish to their full potential.</li><li>Have good listening skills and be able to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure.</li><li>Have good written skills to write contact sheets and reports.</li><li>Be 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.</li><li>Be able to work alone and as part of a team</li><li>Be able to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. This is essential for the post.</li><li>Awareness of the needs of children with learning and physical disabilities - Desirable</li><li>Knowledge of how to safeguard and support children in a short breaks service - Desirable</li><li>Have a driving license and a Midas qualification - Desirable</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Sam Stokes, Registered Manager, <a href="mailto:sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 688 039Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.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.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/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Children's Home Carer

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The ServiceThe Children &amp; Families Service provide social work/care support and intervention with children, young people and their parents/carers. This includes Children in Need of Support, Protection and Care, including Care Leavers, Children with Disabilities and Young People who offend and/or are at risk of exploitation.The service also provides a range of placement options for children who are in the care of the local authority including foster care and residential care, adoption and other care arrangements with Special Guardians and Connect Persons.About the RoleAs Service Leader, you will:Lead and manage a service of team leaders and social workers working with Children in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline cases, including Children We Care For. You will ensure all team requirements are met regarding:<ul><li>Overseeing statutory compliance, workforce development, performance management, and quality improvement.</li><li>Supervising team leaders and support complex decision-making, including initiating child protection enquiries and considering removal from home when necessary.</li><li>Working collaboratively with partner agencies such as Health, Education, Police, Housing, and voluntary services to deliver integrated support for vulnerable children and families.</li><li>Promoting timely, evidence-based assessments and cost-effective intervention plans that improve safety and well-being.</li><li>Driving service development, budget management, and staff well-being initiatives.</li><li>Championing a restorative, strengths-based, “think family” approach and embed the Family Safeguarding Model across the service.</li></ul>This is a high-autonomy leadership role requiring strong judgment, creativity, and the ability to influence practice and culture change.The ideal candidateWe’re looking for an inspirational leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.You will need to:<ul><li>Hold a Social Work qualification (Diploma/Degree/MSc) and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Have substantial experience in children’s social care, including safeguarding and care proceedings.</li><li>Be a confident and competent leader with proven experience in managing teams and driving performance.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.</li><li>Be collaborative and skilled at bringing together different disciplines and agencies to achieve common goals.</li><li>Have a strong understanding of statutory guidance, local policies, and evidence-based practice.</li><li>Be committed to continuous professional development and able to coach, mentor, and support others.</li><li>Show resilience, creativity, and a “can-do” attitude, with the ability to manage stress and promote staff well-being.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Working Arrangements:The expectation is that role is primarily office basedInterviews will be held in January 2026Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portalWe are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate 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.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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