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Hello from the waterfront city

We're proud to be Portsmouth in children's social care - that's what makes us truly unique.

Our innovative approach to family practice, ensures everyone has the support they need that's tailored to their requirements.

Meet three social care practitioners who have given three reasons that make them #ProudToBePortsmouth

Reason : Portsmouth's model of family practice

In Portsmouth, we have a unique and innovative approach that underpins our practice in a restorative way. At the heart of this vision, we have created eight priorities that support what we do.

  • WORKING WHOLE FAMILY

  • RESTORATIVE

  • RELATIONAL

  • TRAUMA-INFORMED

  • STRENGTHS

  • HOLISTIC

  • HOPEFUL

  • INFORMED BY DIFFERENCE

Meet Dean

SUBSTANCE MISUSE RECOVERY WORKER
4 YEARS +

I have worked in Portsmouth since the creation of the family safeguarding adult team in 2019. I started as a family recovery worker, focusing on substance and alcohol misuse needs. Through training, I now work in the areas of domestic abuse, unhealthy relationship behaviour and mental health.

Reason : Supported to develop and progress

We don’t shy away from encouraging staff to develop and progress using the Portsmouth learning and career progression pathway, giving access and space to develop their practice.

Assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)
Social Worker (Main grade)
Experienced social worker (Higher grade)
Team Leader
Child protection advisor (CP chair)
Independent reviewing officer (IRO)
Service leader
Head of service
Assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)
Social Worker (Main grade)
Experienced social worker (Higher grade)
Team Leader
Child protection advisor (CP chair)
Independent reviewing officer (IRO)
Service leader
Head of service

Meet Lauren

TEAM LEADER
6 YEARS +

I started working in Portsmouth within the central one locality team as a social worker in 2017. I completed my ASYE in this team and progressed to a higher-grade social worker in 2019. I became a team leader in July 2023 and manage the family support and safeguarding south team.

Reason : Small city, big heart

Portsmouth is a small community by the sea with practitioners who form strong relationships with families. They know who they work with and the agencies who support them.

Meet Julie

DISABILITY SOCIAL WORK
8 YEARS +

I joined Portsmouth City Council as a senior social worker in January 2015, having worked for 9 years in a London local authority. I now work with children who have disabilities within the central locality one team.

More reasons to be proud

Rated good with outstanding elements

In 2023, Ofsted rated children's services as good overall, highlighting a number of key strengths.
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Senior leaders in the council champion the needs of children, families and young people, ensuring they reach their potential in education and employment.

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Children are actively encouraged to share their views and be involved in issues that matter to them.

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The support given to children who need help and protection is outstanding overall, highlighting impressive early help services and the skilled and specialist help available to children, including those with complex needs.

Partnerships that work for everyone

We work with partner agencies to support children, young people and families in the city.

Good work life balance

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