Social Services Assistant (Fostering Access to Resources)

Salary: £10,023 - £11,583 p.a.

In Portsmouth we are passionate about all of our children and young people enjoying a healthy, happy and safe childhood that gives them the opportunity to get the best out of life and a good transition into adulthood. We are looking for Individuals with a commitment to excellent customer service and championing the very best practice, who are motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about fostering and with a "can do" attitude who share our passion for improving children's and young people's lives. As a Social Services Assistant you will be supporting the fostering social workers in the matching of looked after children who require placement to a range of fostering and residential resources ensuring that Portsmouth children and young people have access to suitable high quality placements. You will receive regular supervision, support and appropriate training. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. Our values are outlined in our Ways of Working and our Guiding Principles and if they appeal then this could be the job for you.

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the City that works to improve outcomes for children.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children's Board safer recruitment procedures.

Closing time/date, midnight, on the 11th of September 2016

Applications received after this may not be considered.

Interviews will be held on 23rd of September 2016

How to apply: Please see attached documents at the bottom of the job page and ensure you fully read and follow the guidance.