Join us at the Compass Jobs Fair London 2025, the leading event for social work professionals, and explore a wealth of exciting career opportunities with Portsmouth City Council. We’ll be exhibiting at stand 14, showcasing everything that makes us proud to be Portsmouth.

Why visit us at Compass Jobs Fair London?

The Compass Jobs Fair is the UK’s largest social work and social care event, attracting hundreds of professionals eager to expand their knowledge, network with peers, and discover new roles. This year’s fair is your opportunity to meet like-minded social workers, attend workshops, and gain insights into the latest developments in the sector.

At Portsmouth City Council, we’re more than just a team – we’re a community dedicated to making a real difference.

Visit us on stand 14 and meet social workers from the fostering team and the family support and safeguarding team, who can share their experiences working in children’s social care.

Learn about Portsmouth's unique Mockingbird Model, that sees up to 10 households create their own support networks, through a dedicated foster carer at a 'hub home.'

This approach has led to stronger, more resilient foster families, who are not just supported by professionals, but their own communities who share their own lived experiences.

In addition to offering a dynamic work environment, enhanced wellbeing package and training and development offer, we now provide a new market supplement payment of up to £3,000* in qualifying teams.

Come and find out how you can be part of this innovative, supportive team that are #ProudToBePortsmouth