Job Introduction
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Advanced Social Worker with a specialism in Court proceedings to join our dynamic Children, Families & Education Service.
Positions available : 1 Permanent Role & 1 Fixed Term contract 6 - 12 Months
The Service
The Children, Families & Education 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 Experienced, Children with Disabilities and Young People who offend and/or are at risk of exploitation.
Your Role Will Include
- Managing a complex caseload involving children, carers, and families requiring support and guidance.
- Leading safeguarding assessments and interventions in high-risk and complex cases.
- Providing reflective supervision and mentoring to less experienced staff.
- Chairing professional meetings and contributing to practice development.
- Ensuring accurate and timely case recording in line with data protection policies.
- Acting as a practice educator (or training to become one) for student social workers.
The Ideal Candidate will have/be
- Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered)
- Practicing at Experienced Social Worker level (Band 10)
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Ability to demonstrate confident decision-making and risk management
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:
This is a fully office-based role with some opportunity for hybrid working.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Jenny Cullen - jenny.cullen@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or Vicky Williams vicky.williams@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Application process
We anonymise applications during application & 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.
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: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
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 recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
