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.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.
Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?
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. The Service:
Portsmouth City Council is committed to ensuring young people leaving residential care in their pathway to independence achieve the best possible support to optimise life chances. You will be part of a team providing intensive support and nurture to young people to help them develop the skills they need to live independently. The intervention will be delivered using a 'Team around the Worker' approach to reduce fragmentation of service delivery. Your New Role:
You will be responsible for engaging with approximately 10-15 care experienced young people aged 16 - 25. You will support young people emotionally and practically to move into a variety of different types of accommodation, assisting them in developing and/or strengthening the skills necessary for independent living. This will include assisting them to clean and maintain their home, complete benefits applications, and support young people into appropriate education, training programmes or employment. You will need to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. What you'll need to succeed:
You will be able to answer the essential questions in the full
job profile . You can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for working with young people, and the ability to sustain positive and effective relationships with young people, their families, and professionals. You are resilient, solution-focused, and non-judgemental, and you work well as part of a team. You must have a driving licence and use of a car to take young people to appointments.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. What you'll get in return:
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: Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part-time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave. A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return. Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships. Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme. Discount on travel, travel loans, and the bike loan scheme. Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops, and more. Additional Information:
Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, including the name/address of the establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact
recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk . 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.
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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. The Service:
Portsmouth City Council is committed to ensuring young people leaving residential care in their pathway to independence achieve the best possible support to optimise life chances. You will be part of a team providing intensive support and nurture to young people to help them develop the skills they need to live independently. The intervention will be delivered using a 'Team around the Worker' approach to reduce fragmentation of service delivery. Your New Role:
You will be responsible for engaging with approximately 10-15 care experienced young people aged 16 - 25. You will support young people emotionally and practically to move into a variety of different types of accommodation, assisting them in developing and/or strengthening the skills necessary for independent living. This will include assisting them to clean and maintain their home, complete benefits applications, and support young people into appropriate education, training programmes or employment. You will need to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. What you'll need to succeed:
You will be able to answer the essential questions in the full
job profile . You can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for working with young people, and the ability to sustain positive and effective relationships with young people, their families, and professionals. You are resilient, solution-focused, and non-judgemental, and you work well as part of a team. You must have a driving licence and use of a car to take young people to appointments.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. What you'll get in return:
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: Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part-time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave. A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return. Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships. Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme. Discount on travel, travel loans, and the bike loan scheme. Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops, and more. Additional Information:
Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, including the name/address of the establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact
recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk . 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.
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