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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.
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WORKING WHOLE FAMILY
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RESTORATIVE
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RELATIONAL
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TRAUMA-INFORMED
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STRENGTHS
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HOLISTIC
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HOPEFUL
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INFORMED BY DIFFERENCE
Meet Dean
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.
Child protection advisor (CP chair)
Independent reviewing officer (IRO)
Child protection advisor (CP chair)
Independent reviewing officer (IRO)
Meet Lauren
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
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
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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.