Introducing the Portsmouth model of family practice
In Portsmouth, we have a vision to improve outcomes for children and young people. At the heart of this vision, we have created eight priorities to support our practice.
Working whole family
Be child-centred and understand the whole family dynamic in terms of need and protective factors.
Restorative
Work with the family and with each other to co-produce solutions
Relational
Develop and sustain strong intra-familial relationships, supporting families to stay together as a bonded unit.
Trauma-informed
Understand the impact of past and current trauma on child and adult behaviours, their capacity to make and sustain relationships and ability to make changes.
Strengths
Seek to understand the need and reaction behind the behaviour as this is often fear based.
Holistic
Understand all aspects of a family’s life using the assessment framework and recognising societal impacts such as poverty and racism.
Hopeful
Enable change to keep children safely living at home wherever possible
Informed by difference
Recognise the significance of difference and the role language plays in structuring the meaning and experience of the world
Find your pathway into children's social care
When you are considering social work as a career, it can be challenging to understand what route to take. For those starting out for the first time, we've listed local training providers who offer university-based training, a step up to social work programme or apprenticeship pathways.
Your options are...
Option 1: University based training
Training providers include:
Qualifications available:
Option 2: Step up to social work programme
For more information on the step up to social work programme, visit the government's website.
Programme details…
14 month programme that provides hands on experience and theory in social work.
Upon successful completion you'll receive a post graduate diploma in social work (level 7).
To qualify for the programme, you need:
A degree qualification or equivalent (Minimum 2:1 level 6 degree qualification or 2:2 honours degree)
GCSE in English and maths (grade C or equivalent)
Over 6 months experience (voluntary or paid work)
Option 3: Social work apprenticeship
Training providers include:
Programme details…
3 year apprenticeship programme providing you with hands on experience working on the job.
You must already be working at Portsmouth City Council (at least 30 hours per week) in a setting with adults or children. Staff who work less than 30 hours but more than 24 hours per week can apply.
Upon successful completion, you'll get the opportunity to gain a BA (Hons) degree in social work practice.
To qualify for the programme, you need:
A levels (level 3) CCC or;
BTEC: DMM or;
Access course: Pass with 60 credits or;
Advanced (Level 3) apprenticeship
Proof of English and math's GCSEs or equivalent
Evidence of a current DBS check