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Job Category: Social Care AdultsRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: QA Hospital, Rehab Unit, Assessment unit, Civic OfficesWorking Hours: 37 Social Workers - Adults Intermediate Care Team We are recruiting to a number of Social Worker vacancies to work in our Adults Intermediate Care Team and welcome applications from newly qualified through to qualified Social Workers. Salary: NQSW Band 8, £36,363 - £39,151 per annum Social Worker Band 9, £39,151 - £42,838 per annum Pay band and salary will be dependent on experience. Social Workers who have not completed the Assisted and Supported Year of Employment will be supported to do so and would be paid on Band 8 and moving to Band 9 on completion. Social Workers with experience are paid on Band 9 and are expected to supervise unregistered staff. Please indicate on your application the post you are applying for. 37 hours per week About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. 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. ___. The Service: There have been exciting changes within Portsmouth Adults Intermediate Care Team, which went live on 1 April 2024 and has brought together a number of teams to provide a single approach to supporting people who are moving through admission avoidance, the acute hospital, inpatient settings, and rehabilitation and reablement services. This is an exciting time to join us and help us on our journey to improving outcomes for people following a crisis or decline in health. The posts are based within the Portsmouth Adults Intermediate Care Team (AICT) supporting our integrated services including Portsmouth Community Rehab Service, The Transfer of Care Hub, The acute hospital (Queen Alexandra Hospital) and Inpatient units. We take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. If you share these values this role could be for you. We are keen to have diversity across our service, reflective of the communities we serve so would be keen to hear from people with all levels of expertise and experience. Whether this is your first step into social worker or whether you are experienced in a different field and interested in a change this may be the ideal opportunity for you. Due to the nature of the work being fast paced we expect applicants to be responsive and flexible and in return we offer the same. We will offer a robust induction and the support of a strong and well-established management team. We take staff development seriously and are keen to support you to achieve your goals and aspirations within your career, whether this is undertaking your ASYE, BIA training or the Practice Educator course we can facilitate this. Your New Role: You will join a team of Social Workers and Social Care Associate Practitioners based within the Portsmouth Adults Intermediate Care Team. Your role will involve assessing the needs of adults and their Carers, to identify creative ways to meet their assessed outcomes under the Care Act 2014. We are looking to recruit social workers to work across all of these areas, so would be the ideal opportunity for someone seeking a variety within their work. One day you may be working with a person in hospital and supporting them with their discharge planning, ensuring a home first approach at each stage, the next day, visiting a person in their own home, supporting them back to independence through the application of the strengths -based approach. The role includes outcome led interventions, using a strength-based approach to support people to live the lives they chose. You will work collaboratively with others, maintaining a strength based and aspirational approach to achieve the outcomes the person wants. Duties include assessing clients’ needs and agreeing a person-centred support plan, completing reviews of assessments and support plans, supporting people with their health, mental health, and social care needs, and assessing mental capacity when required. You will work independently, manage your own caseload, and have opportunities to support unqualified staff and pursue your own personal learning and development. Who is the person summary: You will have a qualification in social work and be registered with Social Work England. You will have knowledge of safeguarding adults, and a thorough understanding of adult social care legislation. You can communicate with a diverse range of people, in sometimes challenging circumstances. You manage risk and maintain records effectively and confidentially and can collaborate effectively whilst being an advocate for individuals and carers. You are professionally curious and have a positive approach to motivating others. If applying for the Band 9 role you will need to demonstrate experience of supervising and supporting staff. For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached. Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must 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. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. Applicants will be contacted for interview as and when shortlisting takes place. Please note w e reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a large number of applications. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on . You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS ___ before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

Reporting to: Nursery Manager Location: Ark Start John Keats (Bell Lane, Enfield EN3 5PA) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, all year) or Term-time (39 weeks per year) Interviews: We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close depending on the level of response. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified About the role: As we expand, we are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Childhood Educator to join the team at Ark Start John Keats. In this role you will provide the highest standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children in your care, you’ll ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety are promoted, and you’ll work to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. We are looking for people with genuine passion for young children, with the skill, creativity, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm required for leading room practice. You’ll be able to take learning beyond the classroom and interact with outdoor and forest learning, cooking, and gardening – this won’t just be another day in the classroom! Key Responsibilities: • To be responsible for a group of key worker children including observations, assessments and relationships with parents, • To implement the Ark Start curriculum, • To ensure high quality interactions with all children in nursery, • To create an enabling environment where all children make good progress, • To ensure that nursery is safe and secure and following the Ark Start safeguarding policy and procedures, • To keep child records up to date and report to parents and senior staff, • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or the willingness to work towards qualification, • Right to work in the UK, • An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action, • A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative, • The ability to reflect on your own practice and a commitment to continuous improvement

Reporting to: Nursery Manager Location: Ark Start Globe (Harper Road, London, SE1 6AF) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, all year) or Term-time (39 weeks per year) Interviews: We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close depending on the level of response. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified About the role: As we expand, we are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Childhood Educator to join the team at Ark Start Globe. In this role you will provide the highest standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children in your care, you’ll ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety are promoted, and you’ll work to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. We are looking for people with genuine passion for young children, with the skill, creativity, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm required for leading room practice. You’ll be able to take learning beyond the classroom and interact with outdoor and forest learning, cooking, and gardening – this won’t just be another day in the classroom! Key Responsibilities: • To be responsible for a group of key worker children including observations, assessments and relationships with parents, • To implement the Ark Start curriculum, • To ensure high quality interactions with all children in nursery, • To create an enabling environment where all children make good progress, • To ensure that nursery is safe and secure and following the Ark Start safeguarding policy and procedures, • To keep child records up to date and report to parents and senior staff, • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or the willingness to work towards qualification, • Right to work in the UK, • An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action, • A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative, • The ability to reflect on your own practice and a commitment to continuous improvement