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Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire Employment Type Locum Salary
£35 - £40 Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications SWE
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Portsmouth City Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Locum Social Worker to join our Looked After Children (LAC) team. This role involves managing cases of children in care, ensuring their safety, stability, and well-being, while supporting permanency planning and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage LAC cases: Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews for children looked after by the local authority.
Support placement stability: Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, and families to promote safe, consistent placements.
Ensure legal compliance: Prepare for and participate in statutory reviews, court hearings, and care planning meetings.
Collaborate multi-agency: Liaise with education, health, and other services to provide holistic support for children in care.
