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The role We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Single Homeless Pathways team here at Southern Housing! In this role, you will work as part of a team across multiple locations providing support services to vulnerable residents, promoting independence within their home and the wider community. You will provide support services promoting daily living and social skills, health and wellbeing to people who are young or have complex needs so they can develop independent living skills, remain independent and move on to living within the wider community and prevent future homelessness. This is a full time position based out of our different schemes based around the Island in Newport, Sandown, Shanklin, Ryde. Please note, this is a 24/7 hours service and you will be required to undertake sleep-in duties (if applicable) and may be required to be on the On-call rota. This role requires you hold a full UK drivers licence. What you'll be doing: • Provide support to residents and people receiving a service from us, through the principles of housing first and psychologically informed environments, as identified in their needs assessment and support plan, • Deliver services in a way that uses a strengths-based approach promoting independence, rights, choices, dignity and inclusion • Summon professional assistance in the case of an emergency, • Practice within the criteria set out by the Local Authority, ensuring residents and people who receive a service from us, have an up-to-date support plan which reflects their needs, wishes and agreed outcomes, • Deliver key working sessions, promoting engagement with people in the service, writing plans to help them achieve their goals and desired outcomes, • Maintain and develop professional relationships with people who receive a service from us and stakeholders, • Promote life skills and social skills and encourage resident involvement, playing a key role in the successful implementation of the Customer Involvement Framework., • Signpost and access specialist services, as required to meet identified outcomes, • Provide assistance with security of the resident's home, and provide support with maintaining a safe living environment, • A good level of written and verbal communication skills, • You demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience, • Able to adapt to working environments, • A willingness and ability to train towards an NVQ 2 in Care, • You hold at least 5 GCSE passes at grade "C" or above (or equivalent, Grade 9-5) including Maths and English, • You will need to be willing and able to train towards an NVQ 3, or equivalent relevant workbased qualification Closing Date: 9th December 2025 at 23:59pm Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Job Category: Social Care ChildrenRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices, PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37 About the Team – Building Your Futures Building Your Futures is an aspirational team who are passionate about children and young people's futures. The team are creative, and child focussed and strive for positive outcomes for the children we care for. The Building Your Futures Team supports children and young people who are looked after in foster care, cared for by connected carers or family, and specialist care, and where there is a plan to support children Going Home (reunification). The team, work alongside a wide range of professionals and multi-agencies to support effective care planning for the children we care for. The Role As a Social Worker in the Building Your Futures team, you will: • Support some of the most vulnerable children in our service., • Lead on care planning, direct work, and life story work., • Promote positive outcomes and ensure permanence plans are in place., • Contribute to the Going Home pathway where appropriate., • Deliver a high-quality, responsive service that reflects the wishes and feelings of children and young people., • Be encouraged to adopt creative and solution-focused approaches tailored to individual needs. The ideal candidate We are looking for someone who: • Holds a Diploma or Degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England (ASYE must be completed)., • Has a sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989/2004, and is willing to develop expertise in legislation specific to this role., • Demonstrates insight into the challenges faced by children in care., • Communicates effectively with children and professionals across agencies., • Possesses strong analytical skills to assess children's needs., • Thrives in a dynamic environment and can manage competing demands with resilience., • Is motivated and committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children., • Understands anti-oppressive practice and applies restorative approaches., • Is child-centred, empowering children to make informed choices and respecting their views., • Values diversity and promotes inclusive practice., • Works collaboratively within a supportive team environment., • Is proficient in using MS Word, Outlook, and relevant databases., • Demonstrates empathy, diplomacy, and respect in interactions with service users. Hybrid working arrangements : Attendance requirements to the designated workplace will be 2 days required in the office. Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Vicky Laybourne – Interviews: Interviews will be held on or after 3rd November 2025 Application process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person ' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work/personal experience. We are a Disability Confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you: Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: ___ Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment . DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact . or call the recruitment team on

We are looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer/ CP Chair to join our Quality and Assurance Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experiences in permanent contract/s. About the team The team is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of care provided to children who are looked after by the local authority. The team participates in children's review meetings to make sure that each child's individual needs are being met. They assess and monitor the effectiveness of care plans, determining whether the current plan remains in the child's best interests. They make sure that every child's voice is heard and that their rights and welfare are central to all decision-making processes. About you Having a strong understanding of child protection laws and care regulations as well as experience particularly with children in care is key to considered for this position. It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience within children's social work in order to be considered for this role. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is required to qualify to this role. What's on offer? • £47.50 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also), • Hybrid working scheme, • Parking available nearby/ onsite, • A chance to further enhance CV and skillset For more information, please get in contact Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant /