Contract type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Salary: Social worker - Band 9, £39,151 to £42,838 per annum. Experienced social worker - Band 10, £42,838 to £47,181 per annum. Plus, a recruitment and retention package of £3,000 paid monthly
Application Deadline:31 Dec 2025
Full time, permanent (Part-time hours considered)
Salary: Social worker - Band 9, £39,151 to £42,838 per annum. Experienced social worker - Band 10, £42,838 to £47,181 per annum. Plus, a recruitment and retention package of £3,000 paid monthly
Closing Date: 31/12/2025
Market supplement
payment available
Relocation support
payment available
We are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for qualified social workers to join our Children and Families Directorate, working within one of our Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS) teams at Portsmouth City Council. Portsmouth City Council has been recognised by Ofsted as a “Good” Local Authority, with “Outstanding” ratings for our Family Safeguarding and Support Teams.
As a social worker in our Family Support and Safeguarding teams, you will support children in need, those requiring protection, and children in care. You may also work with families under the Public Law Outline (PLO) or within care proceedings. Throughout, you will be supported by experienced managers and colleagues.
We are committed to your professional development. You will receive training in restorative practice and motivational interviewing during your first year, and benefit from our Stronger Futures Academy and a comprehensive CPD pathway aligned with Social Work England standards.
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