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From customer service to multi-million pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.   </p> <p>Shearwater is in the Milton area of Portsmouth and is a purpose built 40 bed dementia residential home, which opened in August 2009. The accommodation is spread over 2 floors in units of 20 per floor. All bedrooms have a private ensuite with a shower.<strong> </strong>The home also has a good-sized garden for residents to enjoy.<strong> </strong></p> <p>We currently have around 100 staff working different roles and different shifts throughout the home. </p> <p><strong>Your new role</strong></p> <p>As Cook you will be preparing food on a daily basis, with the help of a kitchen assistant/s, producing nutritionally based meals, including dietary requirements, for up to 40 people.  You will be required to plan and produce a varied and exciting menu whilst managing a set budget as well as being responsible for the overall Health and Safety in the kitchen including induction of any new staff.  You will also support the activity team to cater for special activities/events within Shearwater.  Following the stock ordering process, you will liaise with various suppliers and check with the delivery of supplies whilst arranging appropriate storage. You will work with the wider Shearwater team to ensure all kitchen records are kept up to date, ensuring policies and procedures are being followed, whilst overseeing the kitchen cleaning schedule and ensure all kitchen staff are following national guidance provided including COSHH.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll need to succeed</strong></p> <p>With proven cookery skills, you will need an<strong> </strong>advanced qualification in catering, for example, City and Guilds 701/702 and a basic food hygiene certificate (or be working towards a suitable qualification).  You will have experience of ordering stock and the ability to keep within a set budget whilst still providing quality and varied food with minimal waste. You will be required to have a good knowledge of food and nutrition requirements, including a good range of special dietary requirements, and a knowledge and understanding of food safety including IDDSI and food intolerances or allergies. (IDDSI training will be provided).  With good interpersonal and communication skills you will be flexible to enable you to adapt to changing workloads and requirements of the unit with the ability to organise and lead kitchen staff.</p> <p><strong>Please read the</strong><strong> job profile </strong><strong>for the full details of this role  </strong></p> <p> <strong>What you'll get in return</strong></p> <p>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</li> <li>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</li> <li>Flexible working hours. </li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</li> <li>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </li> <li>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</li> <li>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</li> </ul> <p>Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</p> <p> <strong>Additional Information:</strong></p> <p>The full job profile is attached here - Cook - Profile</p> <p><strong>Application Details:</strong></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.  <strong>Please do not just submit a CV.</strong> Applicants will be shortlisted based on their ability to use good examples that meet the criteria of this role. Please read alongside the 'How to apply' information on the home page of the website.</p> <p>You may wish to attach an additional letter or document to supplement your application. </p> <p>Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. </p> <p>Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.</p> <p><strong>There is no closing date.  Applicants will be contacted for interview as and when shortlisting takes place and we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.</strong></p> <p>Please note this interview process will be two phases. If you are successful to pass the initial interview you will be invited back to demonstrate your cooking skills by cooking one cake and one pot savoury dish that requires the use of herbs and spices. All items will be provided on the day and taste tested by our residents.</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>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</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.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. 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The work of the team is demand-led - we are typically commissioned by senior leaders in our client services, either because their services have a problem that they want assistance with, or sometimes simply because they've been made aware of our work and are curious to learn more.</p> <p>Please click <strong>HERE</strong> for the full job profile which includes more information about what we do!</p> <p><strong>What is the role?</strong></p> <p>This is a new role, created to help PCC and its partners to progress their work under the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC).  This is a programme funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) aimed at boosting research capacity and capability within local government.</p> <p>The postholder will join SDS and support the team with a range of research-related activities in order to help us better understand: </p> <ul>\n<li>existing and emerging health inequalities in the city;</li> <li>the impact of current policies and programmes on outcomes for residents;</li> <li>current and emerging research in all health-related areas that the team encounter; and,</li> <li>the impact of on outcomes for residents resulting from changes to service provision over time</li> </ul> <p>Owing to the nature of the role and how varied the work is, there is probably no 'typical day', but the constant throughout the work will be continuously learning more about public health, systems thinking in public services, and how to effectively study and redesign service systems for the benefit of our residents. The role is mentally and emotionally challenging, but can also be incredibly rewarding as the team have the opportunity to help colleagues tackle some of the most intractable problems in public services. </p> <p><strong>Who is the person?</strong></p> <p>The role is suitable for anyone with a strong research background who is keen to use their skills and experience to help inform improvements in public services.</p> <p>You need to have:</p> <ul>\n<li>Demonstrable skills and knowledge of research and evaluation methods, including engaging with academic literature </li> <li>Experience of working in a research environment, applied to public health, social care or other Local Authority-relevant contexts</li> <li>Insight into the challenges of research and evaluation in complex contexts and relevant methodological debates</li> <li>Concern/Insight/willingness to consider the experience of people impacted by wider determinants of health</li> <li>willingness to be proactive and seizing opportunities, driving excellence, engaging with the council’s objectives, and furthering the professional development of yourself and colleagues</li> <li>Demonstrable strengths in collaborative working supported by a desire to build strong and effective relationships that make a positive difference in people's lives</li> <li>Effective communication with a wide range of partners</li> <li>Experience of project management and delivery to deadlines.</li> <li>Educated to Master’s level (MSc) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Sciences or related discipline or holding professional qualification/ equivalent experience in a research/evaluation role.</li> <li>A genuine desire to learn how to apply systems thinking in local government;</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence;</li> <li>Excellent presentational skills and the ability to engage a wide range of audiences;</li> <li>High levels of literacy and numeracy; and,</li> <li>Excellent skills in using the MS Office suite of applications.</li> </ul> <p><strong>If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dave Adams at </strong><strong>David.adams@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong></p> <p><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click </strong><strong>HERE</strong><strong> for the full job profile!</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 19th December 2024</strong></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>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>A generous pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays</li> <li>We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. 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We do this through, Information, Advice, Guidance and a range of activities provided through our youth clubs and projects. We support vulnerable young people who are at risk or future risk of further problems such as substance misuse, youth offending, teenage pregnancy and homelessness.</p> <p><strong>What is the role? </strong></p> <p>Working with young people aged between 11yrs -19 years, in a youth club setting.  You will encourage young people’s participation in their club and in planning and running activities with them.  Building relationships with these young people, by being a good listener, listening to what the young people want from the activities as well as listening to their issues and sign posting them on to other services as and when required. You will be expected to support the work under the direction of the centre co-ordinator.  Your duties could include, sport, dance, participation in art, music, drama, discussions, and cooking with young people to name but a few, also off-site activities to include day trips and residentials.</p> <p><strong>Who is the person?</strong></p> <p>You need to:</p> <ol>\n<li>Be enthusiastic and be able to make and maintain effective relationships with young people.</li> <li>Be friendly and approachable with a sense of humour and lots of patience.</li> <li>Be able to work within a team, as there will be lots of interaction with volunteers and other staffs as this is very much a hands on job.</li> <li>An understanding of anti-discriminatory practice is essential and the empowerment of young people is essential.</li> <li>Be open-minded, but recognise and challenge inappropriateness in a young person’s behaviour or language. </li> <li>Be flexible in your hours of work as you will need availability to work in the evenings and occasional weekends as well as working from different sites.</li> </ol> <p><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. 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Please click </strong><strong>HERE</strong><strong> for the full job profile!</strong></p> <p><strong>This is an ongoing advert with no set closing date - we will contact shortlisted applicants as & when.</strong></p> <p><strong>Please note the interview process will include attending a youth club session </strong></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>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>A generous pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays</li> <li>A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco</li> <li>Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships</li> <li>Potential to purchase additional annual leave</li> <li>Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans</li> </ul>\n\n <strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong>\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=a64eb2110c971e8b691ca5fcbda88544&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,000 - £29,999","publishDate":"2024-11-27T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/53d789a7-6dfd-46e3-bb33-d10436c9bb6c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"049500fe-1406-403d-9e61-eec70aade527","title":"Experienced Social Worker","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Salary: Band 10, <strong>£41,510 to £45,718</strong> per annum plus £3,000 per annum Market Supplement (reviewed regularly), pro-rata if part-time</span></p> <p><span>Contract: <strong>Permanent</strong></span></p> <p><span>Hours: <strong>Full time</strong> (37 hours per week); part time will be considered and can be discussed at interview.</span></p> <p><span>Closing date: <strong>Sunday 29 December 2024</strong>, 23:59</span></p> <p><span>Interview date: Thursday 9 January 2025</span></p> <p><span>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. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children. </span></p> <p><span>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. </span></p> <p><span>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?</strong></span></p> <p><span>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </span></p> <p><span><strong>The Service:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Building Your Futures Team supports children and young people who are looked after in foster care, cared for by connected carers or family, returned home to a parent(s) and specialist care. The team work alongside a wide range of professionals and multi-agencies to support positive outcomes for the children we care for. The team are positive, friendly, fun and most importantly - aspirational for children and young people's futures. Our team are creative and child focussed and strive for better outcomes for the children we care for.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Your New Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You will work with Children in Care to support long-term fostering or reunification home to their families, in addition to preparing young people to independence prior to them becoming care experienced young adults. This is an exciting and privileged opportunity to support children and young people in their plans for permanence and to prepare them for young adulthood.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You have a Diploma or Degree in social work and are registered with Social Work England. You have a good working knowledge of theory and legislation including the Children act 89/04 amongst others. You are an excellent communicator with accurate written and analytical skills. You enjoy a busy atmosphere and are motivated to achieve good outcomes for children. You understand anti-oppressive practice and the legislative framework around this. You want to be part of a team, and have tact, diplomacy and can empathise with service users and encourage and foster positive change.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The full job profile is attached </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Michelle Sanders, Service Leader - Building Your Futures, </span><span>michelle.sanders@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></span></p> <p><span>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. </span><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Application process:</strong></span></p> <p><span>How to complete your application: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement.</strong> Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in </span><span>the <strong>'Who is the Person' </strong>section of the full </span><span>Job Profile</span><span>, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. </span><span>This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.</span></p> <p><span><strong>If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.</strong></span></p> <p><span>Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. 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From customer service to multi-million pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>\"<strong>We want Portsmouth to be a healthy and happy city, in which each person has the education, care and support they need for their physical and mental health\" </strong></span><span>(Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022 - 2030)</span></p> <p><span>The Public Health service plays a key role in achieving the city's ambitions, providing leadership and influence to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Portsmouth. We do this working closely with a range of colleagues and other partners by focusing on improving the health and wellbeing of our poorest residents fastest to reduce health inequalities. </span></p> <p><span><strong>Your New Role</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Wellbeing Service supports individuals living in Portsmouth to modify behaviours, improve their health and life expectancy as well as reduce health inequalities. The service provides support to Portsmouth residents in a range of venues including community centres, GP practices and hospital settings. In addition, the service provides telephone/virtual support. Some of the work undertaken will be targeting Portsmouth's most deprived communities who unfairly suffer the greatest health inequalities.</span></p> <p><span>Within this role you will focus on supporting the Weight Management provision for clients, primarily those attending the Weight Management programme 'Healthier Me' in a range of community settings.  You will co deliver the weight management groups across PO1 - PO6 and assist in meeting, greeting and weighing clients.  This will include preparing resources and ensuring safe transportation and storage of resources and equipment for the sessions.  You will follow up with clients who do not attend sessions or require additional support as well as update all client interactions on the system. </span></p> <p><span>You may be required to support lower banded staff with the delivery of the programme as well as new referral processing and triage of clients as required.  In addition you will support the promotion of the service across the City. Work patterns typically involve 2 evening shifts per week. </span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed </strong></span></p> <p><span>With some experience of working in a customer facing role with clients (1-1's or group), you will have the ability to facilitate support.  You will have a knowledge and understanding of Portsmouth's demographic and of the wider determinants of health and how they can impact, as well as knowledge on how to engage people with support to address these. A self-motivator, you will need excellent communication and organisational skills to enable you to priorities and organise your workload.  A knowledge of recognised behaviour change and the ability to deliver health behaviour change, including guidance around healthy eating and being active would be an advantage.  You will have good data management and IT skills and be a car driver as you will be working across the PO1-PO6 area and will be required to transport resources to and from the venues. Experience of working with community and voluntary sector groups is desirable. </span></p> <p><span> <i><strong>Please read the </strong></i></span><span><i><strong>job profile</strong></i></span><span><i><strong> </strong></i></span><span><i><strong>for the full details of this role  </strong></i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working hours.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>Application process:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Please read the full job profile (</span><span>click here</span><span>) for further details on the post to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role stated in the who is the person.</span></p> <p><span><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points in the profile with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter. This is important, or you are likely not to be shortlisted.  Please read alongside the 'How to apply' information on the home page of the careers website.</strong></span></p> <p><span>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 'adults at risk' and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing time/date</strong>: 5 December 2024 @ 23:59pm.</span></p> <p><span>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.          </span></p> <p><span><i><strong>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.</strong></i> </span></p> <p><span>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=906541f6a3dc36ef6c973cdec0c0200e&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,000 - £29,999","publishDate":"2024-11-21T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b17e92b6-0a3d-455b-a959-2a8330951148.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ddad0a20-dd7e-404d-ab8f-ea86f27c64fe","title":"Housing Depot Operative (Weekends)","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Housing Depot Operative</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary: Band 3 - £24,027 - £24,420 p.a. (£9,740 - £9,900 pro rata)</strong><br><strong>15 hours per week Saturday & Sunday 07:00 - 15:00 </strong><br><strong>Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Our service:</strong></p> <p>The purpose of our service is “to help keep the city (local area) safe, clean and tidy and provide advice/support when needed”.</p> <p>As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference.  </p> <p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p> <p>•    Make a difference to your community.<br>•    Join a large and dynamic organisation.<br>•    Uniform and PPE provided<br>•    Local government pension scheme.</p> <p><strong>What is the role?</strong></p> <p>The role involves working from the Housing Depot to fulfil the Green & Clean purpose. Typical daily tasks of this role include removal and disposal of bulky and green waste, window cleaning, jet-washing, bin cleaning and sweeping large communal areas using specialist equipment.  This requires manual handling application throughout the working day.</p> <p>As Housing Depot Operative you will be required to drive a caged tipper or similar vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes.  A full UK driving licence and experience driving caged tippers and large vans (up to 3.5 tonne) is essential whilst experience driving up to 7.5 tonne vehicles and towing large trailers is desirable.</p> <p>If you do not have a licence which allows you to drive these larger vehicles or tow trailers, training will be provided.  You will need to successfully complete these qualifications during your probationary period, as you are required to drive up to 7.5 tonne vehicles and tow trailers for this role. Using these vehicles, you will transport specialist equipment for use on site, collect bulky waste, fly-tipped items, rubble, garden waste, supermarket trolleys and any other items that require removal and disposal.  </p> <p>Waste collected will be disposed of by Operatives in accordance with legislation and regulations at local amenity sites licensed to receive and process such waste. You will report bulky items that need investigating to help identify instances of fly-tipping as well as report tenancy issues to relevant departments.  In addition you will report cleaning and gardening demands to the local Green and Clean management team and communal housing repairs to local area housing offices.</p> <p>You will use the jet washing machine to remove graffiti and clean communal areas such as balconies panels and pathways.  You will also be required to clean communal bins, use the pedestrian sweeper to clean large communal areas and wash communal windows using long-reach equipment.  This is an external role so it is expected that you will work in all weathers.  </p> <p>In order to allow us to effectively run our Green & Clean service, you may be required to work in other teams, such as Public Convenience cleaning, general estate cleaning in any of our Housing areas as well as locking and unlocking various sites.</p> <p>You must have a good understanding of Health & Safety practices and be able to demonstrate safe methods of work which promotes the health and safety of yourself and others.  You will need to use equipment correctly and carry out regular care and maintenance of your equipment. Flexibility is imperative to the role, as you may be required to work extended shifts for the needs of the service, for which flexible working arrangements will be allowed.  These could be at short notice and include late evenings and weekends.</p> <p><strong>Who is the person?</strong></p> <p>You need:</p> <p>1.    To be a motivated, hard-working and conscientious individual who is able to use initiative when necessary and take pride in the work.<br>2.    To be a team-player with good self-awareness, supporting others in meeting the Green & Clean purpose.<br>3.    To be able to make good decisions, take responsibility for actions and learn from any mistakes made.<br>4.    To have the ability to converse at ease with customers and colleagues in accurate spoken English.<br>5.    To be able to communicate effectively both over the phone and face-to-face.<br>6.    To be a good listener in order to retain information provided.<br>7.    To be flexible and able to adapt to changing work situations.<br>8.    To be an honest person with a positive attitude and good work ethic.</p><p>A full UK driving licence and experience driving caged tippers and large vans (up to 3.5 tonne) is essential whilst experience driving up to 7.5 tonne vehicles and towing large trailers is desirable.</p> <p><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click </strong><strong>HERE</strong><strong> for the full job profile.</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 6th December 2024.</strong></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>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>A generous pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays</li> <li>A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco</li> <li>Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships</li> <li>Potential to purchase additional annual leave</li> <li>Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans</li> </ul> <p><strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=765174cdb1d5d81c26275ed86e28576b&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,000 - £24,999","publishDate":"2024-11-21T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-21T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c2b3ee04-02e0-4eac-b19c-21e6c0dad9ed.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2ab8f9d4-d1c1-46a2-b6aa-daa353658287","title":"Community Helpdesk Advisor","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Community Helpdesk Adviser</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Salary: Band:</strong> 5, £25,652 - £27,363 p.a.</span></p> <p><span>37 hours per week.</span></p> <p><span>This role may include working outside core hours and at weekends with notice. </span></p> <p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.</p> <p><span><strong>Portsmouth City Council</strong></span></p> <p><span>At Portsmouth City Council we're all about developing our staff, because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so. </span></p> <p><span>This unitary authority's main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to multi-million pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.   </span></p> <p><span><strong>Your New Role</strong></span></p> <p><span>Managed by the VCSE Team in Culture & Community Services, located with HIVE Portsmouth, our Community Helpdesk is located within Central Library.</span></p> <p><span>HIVE Portsmouth </span><span>https://www.hiveportsmouth.com/</span><span>has been developed by a group of voluntary sector leaders working in partnership with the City Council and Health and Care services. The role of the HIVE is to support people within their communities to live independently, by connecting them with groups and organisations who can help them and by working with individuals to make their communities a better we also manage the City's School uniform sharestore.</span></p> <p><span>The main role will be working within a team of Voluntary Sector advisers.  You will be the first point of contact and advice on the HIVE Community Helpdesk for individual members of the public and specialists (via agreed referral routes), via the phone, face to face and, via email and social media. </span></p> <p><span>Using the information available to you, through training and your own skills, you will help individuals to receive the support that is right for them, and you will be supported help individuals to resolve issues themselves.</span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed </strong></span></p> <p><span>You will have a customer service experience and a passion for quality customer service and delivery that is clear and accurate and an understanding of what good customer service means.  With experience of dealing successfully with difficult and challenging situations, you will have a flexible approach and the ability to work under pressure as well as being able to show empathy and not make assumptions or judgements. </span></p> <p><span><i><strong>Please read the </strong></i></span><span><i><strong>job profile</strong></i></span><span><i><strong> for the full details of this role  </strong></i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li>\n<span>We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, </span><span>giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week</span><span>. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span>\n</li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p><span><strong>Application process:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Please read the full job profile </span><span>(click here</span><span>) for further details on the post to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role stated in the who is the person.</span></p> <p><span><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points in the profile with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is important, or you are likely not to be shortlisted.  Please read alongside the 'How to apply' information. </strong></span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing time/date</strong>: 4 December 2024 @ 23:59 pm.</span></p> <p><span><i><strong>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.</strong></i></span></p> <p><span><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. </strong></span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=522ba3c22270f63d40865f6e336f2467&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,000 - £29,999","publishDate":"2024-11-20T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-04T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bfeb760e-15c9-4c04-ae29-1d652946c9e5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"126302a6-30c6-49b0-b062-41beb10c1725","title":"Children and Families Practice Trainer (Mental Health)","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Salary: Band 9, <strong>£37,937 to £41,510</strong> per annum</p> <p>Contract: <strong>Fixed Term / Secondment</strong> for two years</p> <p>Hours: <strong>Full time</strong> (37 hours per week)          </p> <p>Closing date: <strong>Sunday 8 December 2024</strong>, 23:59</p> <p>Interview date: Tuesday 17 December 2024</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. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children. </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>Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?</strong></p> <p>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </p> <p><strong>The Service:</strong></p> <p>The Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership (PSCP) provides the arrangements under which the Safeguarding Partners and relevant agencies work together to coordinate their services to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in Portsmouth. The partnership prioritises workforce development to ensure there is good and effective safeguarding practice in Portsmouth.</p> <p><strong>Your New Role:</strong></p> <p>You will deliver training with a mental and emotional health focus, and provide a consultancy service to establish training needs and identify solutions to meet those needs.  You will design, deliver, monitor, and evaluate training provided to those working in Portsmouth. You will work within a team of trainers supporting and guiding others to ensure training is delivered to a high standard. PSCP takes pride in the delivery of all learning opportunities and experience on the values of relational and restorative practice; you will deliver key learning in line with these values.</p> <p>This rewarding role provides an opportunity to make a difference for both the Network of professionals in Portsmouth, children and families, and you will really see the input you make having a direct impact on the development of others. There will be opportunities to learn new skills and develop knowledge.</p> <p><i>Please read the </i><i>job profile</i><i> for the full details of this role. </i></p> <p><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></p> <p>You have experience or qualifications in mental health and safeguarding practice, and you have a recognised qualification or equivalent experience that is transferable to this role e.g. Health & Social Care (including Social Work, Nursing and Occupational Therapy), Careers Guidance, Human Resources, Teaching in Further Education, CIPD. You have excellent knowledge of mental health and safeguarding children practice, policy and legislation, and knowledge of relational and restorative practice. You have experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training for practitioners and managers and / or a training qualification, and experience of facilitating groups, supervising and coaching. You can deliver presentations, use effective research skills, and have good influencing and motivating skills. You are creative and innovative in commissioning / developing / delivering learning and development programmes that engage learners.</p> <p><i>Please read the </i><i>job profile</i><i> for the full details of this role. </i></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><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></p> <p>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</li> <li>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</li> <li>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </li> <li>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</li> <li>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</li> </ul> <p>Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</p> <p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p> <p>The full job profile is attached here.</p> <p><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></p> <p>Sam Nesbit, PSCP and Restorative Practice Training Manager, Sam.Nesbit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</p> <p><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></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. Learn more about our values and behaviours.</p> <p><strong>Application process:</strong></p> <p>How to complete your application: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</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><strong>Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement.</strong> Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> section of the full 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.</p> <p><strong>If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.</strong></p> <p>Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles.</p> <p><i>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.</i></p> <p>We look forward to speaking with you soon.</p> <p>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. </p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=da67cae1b5b82ba3cbd0f523e6465c7f&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £44,999","publishDate":"2024-11-15T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9815dad8-bb7b-4ba9-b628-87e229c98c03.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dc29e4d6-d7a1-421a-9193-0771cb501322","title":"Family Intervention Worker","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Salary: Band 6, <strong>£19,154 to £21,746</strong> per annum pro rata for 25.9 hours (£27,363 to £31,067 FTE)</span></p> <p><span>Contract: <strong>Permanent</strong></span></p> <p><span>Hours: <strong>Part Time</strong> (25.9 hours per week, to include Monday, Wednesday and Fridays afternoons; other hours and days can be discussed at interview)</span></p> <p><span>Closing date: <strong>Sunday 1 December 2024</strong>, 23:59 </span></p> <p><span>Interview date: Week commencing Monday 9 December 2024</span></p> <p><span>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. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children. </span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?</strong></span></p> <p><span>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </span></p> <p><span><strong>The Service:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Family Intervention Service is a city-wide resource, responding to referrals from case holding family safeguarding Social Workers for intensive parenting and in providing family time with children who have been removed from the care of their parents.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Your New Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You will supervise 'family time' sessions between families and their children where the children are no longer living in their family home. Within these sessions you will work with families independently using a restorative approach and as part of a team with other professionals to contribute to the planning and intervention of a programme of work. You will also work independently within family's homes completing direct work with parents and children on a one-to-one basis. You will represent children and families and produce reports for child protection meetings, court hearings and other multi-agency meetings as required. This role is based in the Battenburg Family Centre.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You are an experienced child-care practitioner who understands the value of social work intervention with very vulnerable children and their families. You have an NNEB or NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, a childcare and/or education qualification or an equivalent qualification, and previous experience of working with families and children in social care, the health service, education or another statutory or voluntary agency. You know a variety of ways to help families improve their parenting skills and behaviour management techniques, and have knowledge of the physical, intellectual and emotional needs of children and adults. You have strong communication skills and can converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. You can work independently and as part of a team, can prioritise your workload and manage challenging situations calmly and assertively. You have proven ability to produce written material that is factual, concise and informative.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The full job profile is attached </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Lauren Whincop, Team Leader, </span><span>Lauren.Whincop@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span>, 023 92 688 811</span></p> <p><span><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></span></p> <p><span>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. </span><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Application process:</strong></span></p> <p><span>How to complete your application: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement.</strong> Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in </span><span>the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> section of the full </span><span>Job Profile</span><span>, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. </span><span>This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.</span></p> <p><span><strong>If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.</strong></span></p> <p><span>Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. 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(£12,210 - £12,826 pro rata for 18.5 hours)</strong></p> <p><strong>18.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday mornings starting at 08:30 each morning </strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: Wakefield Court, Perseus Place, Crookhorn PO7 8AR</strong></p> <p>The overall purpose of Sheltered Housing is to provide the right accommodation and support when needed.</p> <p>Sheltered Housing is purpose-built accommodation offering support for people 55 years and over who need support in maintaining their independence. Residents have their own tenancy agreement with Portsmouth City Council and therefore can live independently in their own accommodation but with the reassurance that support is available as needed. There are shared areas in the sheltered scheme in which residents can meet and enjoy some social activities. </p> <p>As a service we take pride in making a positive difference in helping our residents maintain their independence in their homes. The Support Assistant role is a crucial one in ensuring that we can meet our purpose. </p> <p><strong>What is the role? </strong></p> <p>You will be working in a Portsmouth City Council Category 2 Sheltered Housing Scheme. These schemes are in Leigh Park, Crookhorn and Wecock Farm. The current vacancy is at Wakefield Court, although you will be required to work in a nearby Category 2 sheltered scheme if there is a need.</p> <p>You will be part of a small team under the supervision of the Scheme Manager who will provide you with the induction and guidance that you need to gain confidence in the role. This is in addition to other training available to assist you in your personal development.</p> <p>As a Support Assistant, you will provide residents with day-to-day help according to need. This for example may involve domestic help or personal reassurance. Where support is needed, you will liaise with care agencies, social workers, GPs, chemists and families of residents. You will need to be able to deal with any emergencies and on occasions, this will involve assisting some frailer residents with personal care issues, as well as being able to manage challenging behaviour from time to time. </p> <p>For more details about the role please click <strong>HERE</strong> for the full job profile!</p> <p><strong>Who is the person?</strong></p> <p>You need to:</p> <ol>\n<li>Have a caring nature, enjoy talking to people and have good listening skills.</li> <li>Have a professional approach to your work.</li> <li>Have good written skills and basic numeracy.</li> <li>Be prepared to provide domestic help to residents who require support, and in an emergency, with their personal care.</li> <li>Be physically able to participate in moving and handling tasks.</li> <li>Be a good team worker, have the confidence to work alone and to deal with challenging situations in a calm manner.</li> <li>Have basic IT skills - e.g. basic use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Be flexible and reliable. Although mainly working in one scheme, you will be prepared to work in other schemes to meet the needs of the service. You also need to be flexible with your hours.</li> <li><span>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.</span></li> </ol> <p>If you feel that this is the opportunity for you, please complete your application.</p> <p>More information about sheltered housing can be found on Portsmouth City Council's website:</p> <p>https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/housing/council-tenants-and-leaseholders/sheltered-housing-and-extra-care/</p> <p>If you would like to discuss this further or have any questions, please contact the Scheme Manager by E mail at Stuart.Hobbs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.</p> <p><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click </strong><strong>HERE</strong><strong> for the full job profile!</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 17:00 on 27th November 2024.</strong></p> <p><strong>Please detail your full employment history with dates and explain any gaps. Please also include references from your last 2 years employment - these must be managerial (no personal references).</strong></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>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>A generous pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays</li> <li>A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco</li> <li>Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships</li> <li>Potential to purchase additional annual leave</li> <li>Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans</li> </ul>\n\n <strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong>\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=46d4d45ed949cb992c0a6818a2426e17&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,000 - £29,999","publishDate":"2024-11-13T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b0ecb44d-6e01-4151-8f65-0c091aac7b22.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6b8b0413-201a-4bc3-ad81-5291ebb2d930","title":"Safeguarding Practitioner","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Safeguarding Practitioner - </strong>(this post is open to applications from registered nurses or social workers)</p> <p><strong>Salary: Band: </strong>9 or 10 dependant on experience</p> <p>(<strong>Band 9</strong>: £37,937 - £41,510 p.a., <strong>Band 10</strong>: £41,510 - £45,718 p.a).</p> <p>37 hours per week</p> <p><strong>What is the role</strong></p> <p>Portsmouth Adult Safeguarding Team is a fast-paced, dynamic team, committed to promoting individuals' rights and choices, and keeping people in Portsmouth safe. We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Social Worker or Nurse to join our expanding team. </p> <p>The Adult Safeguarding team work to support adults who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, abuse, or neglect, and as such the ideal candidate will:</p> <ul>\n<li>Be resilient and able to work in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Be able to develop positive and effective relationships with other agencies.</li> <li>Be passionate about making safeguarding personal.</li> </ul> <p>Over the last year, the Adult Safeguarding team has evolved significantly, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the ongoing development of the team, including organising and facilitating learning events to broaden safeguarding knowledge across the city.</p> <p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will need to hold a professional qualification with relevant registration and have a relevant legal, theoretical and practice knowledge base, and willingness to develop knowledge and skill in relation to adult safeguarding, The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Making Safeguarding Personal.</p> <p>With robust and comprehensive skills in risk management, the ability to negotiate, work creatively and flexible with an aptitude for innovative decision making, you will be passionate about putting the customer at the heart of what you do. You will be effective at managing and organising your own workload whilst working in a busy office environment whilst responding to competing demands and changing priorities.</p> <p><i><strong>Please read the </strong></i><i><strong>job profile</strong></i><i><strong> </strong></i><i><strong>for the full details of this role and what you will need to demonstrate in order to succeed.</strong></i></p> <p><strong>What you'll get in return</strong></p> <p>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</li> <li>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</li> <li>We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</li> <li>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </li> <li>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</li> <li>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</li> </ul> <p>Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</p> <p><strong>Additional information </strong></p> <p>The full job profile is attached here. </p> <p>How to complete your application, https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</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.  This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Applicants will be shortlisted based on their ability to use good examples that meet the criteria of this role. Please read alongside the 'How to apply' on the main careers site.  You may wish to attach an additional letter or document to supplement your application. <strong>PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.</strong></p> <p>For further information please contact Laura Ternofsky, Deputy Head of Service Safeguarding, Mental Health and Learning Disability on 02392688613.</p> <p><strong>There is no closing date. Applicants will be contacted for interview as and when shortlisting takes place and we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have successful applicant (s).</strong></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>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>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</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><i>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.</i> </p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=0bd367d3e00bafd9cbf3699d2cafb626&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £49,999","publishDate":"2024-11-08T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/979068d9-4d2d-4b53-8912-fecec59ee542.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a8f394d4-555b-4e04-9678-dc1e7ea3efec","title":"Team Leader Home Finding","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Salary: Band 12, <strong>£50,787 to £54,999</strong> per annum</span></p> <p><span>Contract: <strong>Permanent</strong></span></p> <p><span>Hours: <strong>Full time</strong> (37 hours per week)</span></p> <p><span>Closing date: <strong>Sunday 1 December 2024</strong>, 23:59</span></p> <p><span>Interview date: Thursday 12 December 2024</span></p> <p><span>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. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children.</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?</strong></span></p> <p><span>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </span></p> <p><span><strong>The Service:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Children'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 leavers. 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. The Home Finding Team is responsible for identifying suitable care for children we care for, including foster care, semi-independent provision, and children's homes.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Your New Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You will have responsibility for managing the work related to finding homes for children which provide warm, kind, and safe care, where they feel loved and can flourish. You will manage a team, offering scrutiny and challenge to promote a creative and dynamic team, committed to ever improving outcomes. You will lead by example having integrity, promoting equal access, and being aspirational in the work.   You will create positive working relationships across the team, with other professionals, foster carers and provider agencies, to promote good outcomes for children and their families. You will play a significant role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of contracts for the placement of children in the local authority's care.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You have a recognised professional qualification in social work (Social Work Diploma/Degree/MSc or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England. You are curious, creative and solution focused, and passionate about making a difference for young people. You have experience of managing staff or students and can support staff to grow and learn through reflective supervision. You have good organisational, leadership and communication skills, can organise your own time and prioritise conflicting demands, and want to be part of a team. You have a robust understanding of the care market and know how to broker effectively within this, and are committed to the delivery of positive outcomes for children, young people and families.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of three days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to two days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The full job profile is attached </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Mark Jowett, Head of Service: Children We Care For, </span><span>mark.jowett@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span>, 023 92 437 593</span></p> <p><span><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. 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(£17,617 - £18,968 p.a.) </strong>\n\n <strong>2.5 days/18.5 hours per week Monday - Wednesday</strong>\n\n <p><strong>Job purpose:</strong></p> <p>To provide help to keep mobile home sites safe, to a good standard, and provide advice and support when needed. </p> <p><strong>What is the role?  </strong></p> <p>The Mobile Homes Officer is responsible for ensuring that legislative standards are maintained on private mobile home parks in the city (and surrounding area as contracted) and for the operational performance of mobile homes parks owned and operated by the council. </p> <p>As the lead officer in the management of the mobile home sites the role will focus upon keeping the sites safe by conducting regular site inspections and arranging for contractors to carry out regular compliance checks, whilst also ensuring residents comply with the terms of their written statement. The officer will be responsible for the collection of pitch fee revenue, as well as supporting residents of the mobile home sites with matters such as sales and replacement homes. </p> <p>The officer will also undertake proactive inspections of licensed holiday sites, identifying and taking action to rectify any issues. From time to time, the officer will be expected to support on policy and statutory compliance, legal proceedings, responding to Councillor enquiries. </p> <p>The officer will be expected to regularly monitor pitch fee accounts to identify and resolve issues with arrears, monitor housing benefit payments, taking appropriate action as required. The officer will investigate any complaints received from park home occupants and resolve any problems in a positive manner in line with current policies. </p> <p>The officer will be based at the Civic Offices, with a significant amount of time spent on the sites. </p> <p><strong>Who is the person?</strong></p> <p>You will be someone who: </p> <ol>\n<li>It is desirable that the post holder is (a) educated up to (or working towards) at least level 3 in a relevant housing qualification and (b) ideally will have demonstrable experience in working with stakeholders within the housing sector. </li> <li>Has knowledge and experience of working with legislation, including enforcement. </li> <li>Experience of completing inspections with the ability to identify disrepair. </li> <li>Be able to provide clear written instructions with a proportionate approach. </li> <li>Experience in managing residential or non-residential property is desirable, or experience of general property or facilities management. </li> <li>Is emotionally resilient and able to deal with the impact of being exposed to customer's difficult circumstances. Being able to remain professionally detached and focused even if the message you deliver involves saying no in difficult circumstances. </li> <li>Is a confident person who can clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. As a lead officer typical communications are with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders, this will include resident's meetings and public forums. </li> <li>Works proactively and is able to remain motivated, working on own initiative in coordinating multiple tasks. </li> <li>Is competent in the use of IT systems and the manipulation of data, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages (to include Word, Outlook, and Excel) and databases. </li> <li>Has an awareness of budget management and service level agreements. </li> <li>Due to the location of the mobile home sites (Portsmouth, Gosport & Eastleigh), the ability to drive is essential. </li> </ol> <p><strong>Closing date: 30th November 2024</strong></p> <p><strong>You will need to attach a covering letter using the supporting documents section when you complete your application to be considered for shortlisting. Please thoroughly tailor the content in your covering letter to the reflect  'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. </strong></p> <p><strong>Please click </strong><strong>HERE</strong><strong> for the full job profile!</strong></p> <p><i><strong>If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment.  Please state you have this on your application.</strong></i></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>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>A generous pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays</li> <li>A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco</li> <li>Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships</li> <li>Potential to purchase additional annual leave</li> <li>Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans</li> </ul> <p>Please click here for all of the benefits of working with us!</p>\n\n <strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong>\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=44b505225c2d9f137dadb6cea5c8710d&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £39,999","publishDate":"2024-11-07T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f5e42886-13f5-493b-a1c0-c2a2de0a6fd9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a36ae62-0db1-42a2-ae0a-ea34a4d2b429","title":"Estate Warden","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Estate Warden</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary: Band 5 - £24,362 - £26,073 p.a.</strong></p> <p><strong>37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 16:00)</strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent </strong></p> <p>The purpose of our service is “to help keep the city safe, clean and tidy and provide advice/support when needed”</p> <p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p> <p>•   Make a difference to your community<br>•   Join a large and dynamic organisation<br>•   No weekend or bank holiday working <br>•   Local government pension scheme</p> <p><strong>What is the role?</strong></p> <p>•   Carrying out inspections on blocks of flats, communal areas, play sites, parking sites and garages ensuring they are maintained in a safe, clean, and tidy condition, identify and report repairs that are required; routinely carrying out minor repairs to housing communal areas, such as changing light bulbs which will require the use of ladders.<br>•   Communicating with residents in person, on the phone and in writing.<br>•   Using word templates to issue letters to residents, following correct procedures regarding letter and report writing. <br>•   Reporting and logging incidents of anti-social behaviour.<br>•   Responding to calls and listening to residents to gain an understanding of the situation / circumstances.<br>•   Reacting to problems appropriately and when necessary challenging resident behaviour.<br>•   Speaking to tenants and leaseholders regarding the correct disposal of black bags and bulk items with a view to re-educating those who are not disposing of these items in the correct way. Educating residents about recycling.<br>•   This is not an office-based role, and you will need to be able to walk up several flights of stairs, move refuse bins and access bins to investigate waste.<br>•   This is a varied and challenging role that involves dealing with a wide section of the local community and other external agencies such as the police as well as putting you in close contact with numerous departments within Portsmouth City Council, so your ability to work in partnership with others will be paramount.</p> <p><strong>Who is the person?</strong></p> <p>You need to:<br>1.   Have experience of working with the public and be comfortable visiting customers in their home.<br>2.   Have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels from residents to Councillors, social services, and staff across Portsmouth City Council.<br>3.   Have a proactive approach when dealing with and identifying issues in the area, engaging with customers, in a calm and tactful manner, and challenging behaviours when necessary.<br>4.   Be able to work independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative and judgement in order to find appropriate and effective solutions.<br>5.   Be able to identify or consider other resources available to you to help you achieve results for our customers.<br>6.   Be able to carry out minor repairs to housing communal areas, such as changing light bulbs which may require the use of ladders.<br>7.   Be able and prepared to help support our customers as needed, for example, climb stairs and move refuse bins and bulky items.<br>8.   Be comfortable using a variety of IT systems such as Word, Outlook, and Excel. <br>9.   Be prepared for or have experience of a physically challenging role where you will mostly be travelling the estate on foot, moving items of furniture, and carrying out repairs.<br>10.   The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post</p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong><br>A full UK driving license is essential for this role.<br>If working off island you will be required to use your own vehicle for work purposes.<br> </p> <p><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click </strong><strong>HERE</strong><strong> for the full job profile.</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 8th December 2024.</strong></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>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>A generous pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays</li> <li>A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco</li> <li>Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships</li> <li>Potential to purchase additional annual leave</li> <li>Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans</li> </ul> <p>Please click here for all the benefits of working with us!</p> <p><strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=8ee1fe7e5b2fec6e2c9fc97163d0b247&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,000 - £29,999","publishDate":"2024-11-05T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c1c2d8a2-61f8-4554-b15b-72324c7457ca.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3960964f-8f67-41be-8398-c1530efa7332","title":"Personal Assistant to Port Director & Deputy Port Director","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Personal Assistant to Port Director & Deputy Port Director</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary: Band 7 - £31,067 - £35,235 p.a. </strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>37 hours per week Monday to Friday</strong></p> <p>The City Council controls all its maritime activities through the Port Service. Portsmouth International Port comprises the International Cruise and Ferry Port, Flathouse and Albert Johnson Quays and the Camber. </p> <p><strong>What is the role?</strong> </p> <p>This is a brilliant opportunity to join us and provide a Personal Assistant service to the Port Director (PD) of Portsmouth International Port, diary and travel management for the Deputy Port Director (DPD) and manage both reception and a business support administrator, who provides support to the senior management team at the port. </p> <p>Please click <strong>HERE</strong> for the full job profile which gives you all of the main duties of the role!</p> <p><strong>Who is the person?</strong> </p> <p>You need to have: </p> <p>1. Excellent literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths is required due to the administrative work involved in the role.</p> <p>2. Formal secretarial qualification or equivalent standard is desirable or experience of working as an effective personal Assistant at Director level, with the ability to take concise minutes and capture actions accurately, preferably in a corporate environment. </p> <p>3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.</p> <p>4. The ability to converse at ease with customers and politicians.</p> <p>5. Excellent grammar to be able to draft letters from a short brief.</p> <p>6. Excellent organisational skills. </p> <p>7. Proficient with M365 applications, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Word and Powerpoint.</p> <p>9. Shorthand (beneficial but not essential). </p> <p>10. Experience of working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment and using own initiative to problem solve. </p> <p>11. Experience of diary management and outstanding organisation skills to ensure that the PD and DPD have everything required for the day ahead. </p> <p>12. Good attention to detail with proven ability to think ahead and plan workload. </p> <p>13. Proven experience of analysing office management processes to make them more efficient. </p> <p>14. Cost management through challenging invoice payments.  Setting up orders and checking invoices.</p> <p><strong>If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Mike Sellers, Port Director on 023 9285 5901. </strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 1st December 2024</strong></p> <p><strong>Interviews: 16th/17th December 2024</strong></p> <p><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please ensure your C.V. is tailored to the role following the advice above. And that it includes include your full work history, explaining any gaps and includes employers name and address. Please click </strong><strong>HERE</strong><strong> for the full job profile!</strong></p> <p><strong>All employees and third parties working at the Portsmouth International Port are subject to a Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing. </strong></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>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>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>A generous pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays</li> <li>\n<span>We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, </span><span>giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week</span><span>. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span>\n</li> <li>A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco</li> <li>Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships</li> <li>Potential to purchase additional annual leave</li> <li>Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans</li> </ul>\n\n <strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong>\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=6fcf5d34f33d0237355a9812621f358a&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £39,999","publishDate":"2024-11-05T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5e4caf3a-0de0-4bee-809c-d4622600bdb4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bb40e42d-87e1-4db5-8a52-3d0c1e6a6bd5","title":"Service Leader","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Salary: Band 13, <strong>£57,578 to £64,473</strong> per annum</span></p> <p><span>Contract: <strong>Permanent</strong></span></p> <p><span>Hours: <strong>Full time </strong>(37 hours per week)          </span></p> <p><span>Closing date: <strong>Sunday 1 December 2024</strong>, 23:59</span></p> <p><span>Interview date: Tuesday 10 December 2024</span></p> <p><span>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. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children. </span></p> <p><span>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. </span></p> <p><span>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?</strong></span></p> <p><span>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </span></p> <p><span><strong>The Service:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Children'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. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Your New Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You will have responsibility for Children We Care For in Portsmouth, and deliver on our 'Going Home & Strengthening Families' approach. You will lead a service of team leaders, social workers, and other staff, and ensure the efficient running of the service. You will ensure all statutory requirements are met and delivered to a high standard, and lead quality assurance activity including service audits and regulatory inspections. You will 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. You will work creatively and autonomously, and promote a restorative, strengths-based approach to work.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You have a recognised professional qualification in social work (Social Work Diploma/Degree/MSc or equivalent) and are registered with Social Work England. You have substantial post-qualification experience in social work with children and families, including management experience at least at a team leader/manager level. You are a confident and inspirational leader, and can demonstrate a level of authority and ability to support, challenge and scrutinise professional practice. You take responsibility for your own learning and can contribute to staff development through coaching and mentoring. You are curious and creative, and above all have a 'can do' attitude.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of three days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to two days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The full job profile is attached </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Mark Jowett, Head of Service: Children We Care For, </span><span>mark.jowett@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span>, 023 92 437 593</span></p> <p><span><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></span></p> <p><span>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. </span><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Application process:</strong></span></p> <p><span>How to complete your application: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement.</strong> Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in </span><span>the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> section of the full </span><span>Job Profile</span><span>, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. </span><span>This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.</span></p> <p><span><strong>If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.</strong></span></p> <p><span>Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. 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It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children. </span></p> <p><span>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. </span></p> <p><span>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?</strong></span></p> <p><span>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </span></p> <p><span><strong>The Service:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Children'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. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. </span></p> <p><span><strong>Your New Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You will oversee, manage, and have responsibility for the Children's Adoption team, the Kinship team, the Fostering Recruitment team and the Fostering Panel, as well as Private Fostering and collaboration with Adopt South. You will lead a service of team leaders, social workers, and other staff, and ensure the efficient running of the service. You will ensure all statutory requirements are met and delivered to a high standard, and lead quality assurance activity including service audits and regulatory inspections. You will 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. You will work creatively and autonomously, and promote a restorative, strengths-based approach to work. As Service Leader for Permanence & Fostering Recruitment you will work closely with the Service Leader for Fostering Support & Home Finding Team, providing support and cover for each other when necessary.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You have a recognised professional qualification in social work (Social Work Diploma/Degree/MSc or equivalent) and are registered with Social Work England. You have substantial post-qualification experience in social work with children and families, including management experience at least at a team leader/manager level. You are a confident and inspirational leader, and can demonstrate a level of authority and ability to support, challenge and scrutinise professional practice. You take responsibility for your own learning and can contribute to staff development through coaching and mentoring. You are curious and creative, and above all have a 'can do' attitude.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of three days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to two days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The full job profile is attached </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Mark Jowett, Head of Service: Children We Care For, </span><span>mark.jowett@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span>, 023 92 437 593</span></p> <p><span><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></span></p> <p><span>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. </span><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Application process:</strong></span></p> <p><span>How to complete your application: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement.</strong> Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in </span><span>the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> section of the full </span><span>Job Profile</span><span>, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. </span><span>This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.</span></p> <p><span><strong>If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.</strong></span></p> <p><span>Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding bod<img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=1dd4b665eaad12d6b207a36236461888&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-11-04T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9759c794-bb97-48b2-9acc-10fdcc01e67d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"79a33c04-bce9-495c-8fd4-f1a6a836f61d","title":"Experienced Social Worker","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>For this post you must be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.</strong></p> <p>Salary: <br>Social Worker (Main Grade-post ASYE) is <strong>£36,647 to £40,220</strong> per annum. <br>Experienced Social Worker (Higher Grade) is <strong>£40,220 to £44,428</strong> per annum. Salary will be dependent on training and experience. <br>Please indicate on your application whether you are applying for a Social Worker or Experienced Social Worker post. <br>Market Supplement: A <strong>£3,000 per annum</strong> market supplement will be paid monthly over a 12-month period and will be pro-rata for part-time staff.</p><p>Contract: <strong>Permanent</strong></p> <p>Hours: <strong>Full time</strong> (37 hours per week). Part-time options can be discussed at interview; please mention on your cover letter if you are interested in full-time or part-time. Salary will be pro rata for part-time hours.</p> <p>Closing date: This advert is ongoing, and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis.</p> <p>Portsmouth Local Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, to improve outcomes for children. <br> <br>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’s Board safer recruitment procedures.</p> <p><strong>Why come to work in Portsmouth?</strong></p> <p>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </p> <p><strong>Why work for Portsmouth City Council? </strong></p> <p>Following our Ofsted inspection in May 2023, Portsmouth City Council Children's Services was judged to be 'Good'. We are now striving to become 'Outstanding' and are committed to promoting a 'think family' approach to safeguarding and reunification in Portsmouth. We want families to bring up their own children, where support may be required to keep families together, we want to work<i> with</i> families to do this in the most helpful way possible and when it is necessary for children to come into our care we want to reduce the number of days that this is for and reunify children whenever it is safe and in their best interest to do so. This is why Portsmouth City Council continues to provide significant investment in social work with children, young people and their families to make this a reality. </p> <p><strong>The Service:</strong></p> <p>We have exciting opportunities for qualified social workers to join Children and Families Directorate in one of our Family Support & Safeguarding Teams (geographically based) in Portsmouth City Council. We pride ourselves on providing quality interventions with families using UP2U Family Practice and Trauma Informed Model of Care to empower families to bring about sustained change.</p> <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p> <p>We seek talented and curious people who want to develop their professional career as a qualified social worker and to champion best practice.</p> <p>As a Social Worker or Experienced Social Worker in our teams you will work to ensure the children and families we work with maximise their potential and achieve the best possible outcomes available to them. 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> <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> <li>Promoting participation of service users, and respecting difference.</li> <li>Ensuring planning results in timely, permanent care arrangements that allow children and young people to reach their absolute potential.</li> <li>Experienced Social Workers will also manage higher levels of risk, take responsibility for continuing professional development of self and others, and commit to supporting a student. </li> </ul> <p><i>Please read the </i><i>job profile</i><i> for the full details of this role.</i></p> <p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong></p> <p>You have a Diploma or Degree in social work and be registered with Social Work England. You have a good working knowledge of theory and legislation including the Children Act 89/04 amongst others and are prepared to understand the legislation and guidance which relates to this specialist post. You are an excellent communicator who is equally comfortable speaking with children and other professionals from external partners and agencies; the ability to converse at ease with clients and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. You have excellent accurate written skills, can write reports and present evidence in a clear and concise way, and enjoy a busy atmosphere. You are motivated to achieve good outcomes for children, and understand anti-oppressive practice and the legislative framework around this.</p> <p><i>Please read the </i><i>job profile</i><i> for the full details of this role.</i></p> <p><strong>What our staff say:</strong></p> <p><i>\"I have learned excellent time management skills and how to prioritise my work so that I can meet firm deadlines along with the pressure this creates.</i></p> <p><i>I have developed my communication skills to enable me to establish and maintain good working relationships with parents to engage them in social work and support them to achieve the planned outcomes. Managing my own feelings and emotions around this intensive and often challenging work has been crucial in order for me to continue working at this high level. This role has been a huge learning curve and each day brings something new to learn. 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Portsmouth City Council

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£15,000 - £19,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 7 hours ago

Public Health & Systems Researcher

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£45,000 - £49,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 7 hours ago

Youth Advisor Level 1

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£25,000 - £29,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 7 hours ago

Experienced Social Worker

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£40,000 - £49,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Wellbeing Practitioner (Weight Management)

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£25,000 - £29,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Housing Depot Operative (Weekends)

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£20,000 - £24,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Community Helpdesk Advisor

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£25,000 - £29,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Children and Families Practice Trainer (Mental Health)

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£35,000 - £44,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Family Intervention Worker

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£15,000 - £24,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Support Assistant (Category 2 Sheltered Housing)

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£20,000 - £29,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Safeguarding Practitioner

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£35,000 - £49,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Team Leader Home Finding

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£50,000 - £74,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Mobile Homes Officer

Portsmouth City Council

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£35,000 - £39,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Estate Warden

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council logo

£20,000 - £29,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

Personal Assistant to Port Director & Deputy Port Director

Portsmouth City Council

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£30,000 - £39,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Service Leader

Portsmouth City Council

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£50,000 - £74,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Service Leader

Portsmouth City Council

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£50,000 - £74,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Experienced Social Worker

Portsmouth City Council

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£35,000 - £44,999

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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