Special Guardianship Community Support and Outreach Worker Job at Portsmouth City Council (Portsmouth)

Job Description

We are looking for a Special Guardianship Community Support and Outreach Worker to join our Connected Persons Assessment and Support Team within the Fostering Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing service that supports Special Guardianship arrangements across the city. Our Fostering Service provides children with safe and stable care when they are unable to live with their parents. We are committed to high standards, restorative practice, and delivering meaningful support to families. Portsmouth has been rated "Good" by Ofsted, reflecting the high-quality work delivered for children and families.

Job Responsibility

Provide advice, guidance, and support to Special Guardians both locally and beyond
Manage a caseload, deliver training, and facilitate support groups
Work directly with children, carers, and families to assess needs and improve outcomes
Deliver targeted interventions covering areas such as: Emotional wellbeing, Behavioural challenges, Family relationships, Substance misuse, Housing and financial support
Empower families using a restorative, strengths-based approach
Act as a lead professional, coordinating multi-agency support
Represent the service at meetings, educational settings, and community events
Contribute to the development and delivery of training and support programmes for Special Guardians
Play a key role in reducing demand on statutory services by helping families build sustainable, long-term solutions

Requirements

Relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience)
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, fostering, and children’s legislation
Understanding of therapeutic parenting approaches
Insight into child development and trauma-informed practice
Experience of working with families and delivering support interventions
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
A collaborative, multi-agency working approach
Strong assessment, recording, and report-writing skills
A flexible and positive attitude focused on achieving the best outcomes
A driving licence and access to transport (or ability to travel across Portsmouth) is essential
Occasional evening and out-of-hours work will be required

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