Portsmouth City Council Stronger Futures

At Portsmouth City Council , we're a community of #ProudToBePortsmouth social workers who support children, young people and families.

Our story is one of kindness and compassion - but what makes us unique is our drive and ambition to innovate as practitioners.

Join us at stand 9 and learn about Portsmouth’s model of family practice , an innovative, child-centred approach, designed to strengthen relationships and create lasting positive outcomes.

We're also 'loud and proud' about Portsmouth's new market supplement payment of up to £3,000* in qualifying teams and an enhanced health and wellbeing package of support for social workers.

Visit us and learn more about what makes us #ProudToBePortsmouth.

Stand highlights

Win a hamper full of Portsmouth goodies including edible treats and branded merch

Explore current job vacancies and discover how you can make a difference

Visit the #ProudToBePortsmouth wall and hear how our families and young people have gone through positive change

Discover Portsmouth's Assessed and Supported Year in Employment Programme

Choosing to work at Portsmouth City Council

At Portsmouth City Council, we recognise that everyone has unique priorities and goals when it comes to selecting their workplace.

That's why we’re committed to creating an environment where your personal and professional development is supported from day one.

Our restorative approach in children's social care ensures that team leaders and managers are there to guide and assist you, fostering a culture of collaboration, understanding, and shared responsibility.

What we offer:

• Earn up to £3000* in qualifying teams

• New career progression pathways

• Enhanced health and wellbeing package

• Sector-leading training and development

Joining Portsmouth City Council is not just about finding a job—it’s about taking that next step, having the confidence that you can build a fulfilling career where you’re supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

*Market supplement paid over 12 monthly instalments. Figure quoted based on a team leader (band 12) post in qualifying teams.

Want to find out more information on Portsmouth City Council?

Email: strongerfutures@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Call: 02392 616846 (Monday - Friday - (9:30am - 2:30pm)

Attend our CPD session

Re-think: How to overcome professional difference and/or 'stuckness' to keep children at the centre of practice

Presented by:

Sam Nesbit - Portsmouth Safeguarding Children's Partnership Training Manager

Adam Shepherd - Head of Family Safeguarding

More information

'Re-think' is a restorative way of bringing the multi-agency professional network together when there has been a difference of opinion and or a sense that there is limited progress for a family.

In Portsmouth, making, maintaining and mending relationships is seen as a critical part of effective safeguarding practice. When relationships are prioritised within the professional network, children are safer.

Rethink is a response to ensure that the challenges of multi-agency working does not impact on outcomes for children. This session will provide a space to not just think about 'does this work' but also 'what works, for whom, under what circumstances and how.'

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