Our Senior Social Worker – Workforce and Practice Development role will focus on the development of, and lead on, our programmes for newly qualified social workers (the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment – ASYE), social work apprentices, student social workers and practice education. The post holder will drive service improvement and work to strengthen practitioner confidence and experience.
This role sits within the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service in Hackney Children and Families Service. The service’s vision and mission statement is focused on improving outcomes for children and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of this important work.
You will be required to be:
- an experienced social worker who wants to use your frontline practice knowledge and experience to support the next generation of social workers
- will have statutory experience within a Local Authority setting
- will be organised and have an eye for detail to support the review and development of a structured programme of support for newly qualified social workers and student social workers
- will be analytical and have a good understanding of the national context and needs of newly qualified social workers
- will be a Practice Educator and have confidence and experience in providing direct support and supervision to students and/or those undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- will have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a concise and accessible format
Hackney Children and Families Services is undergoing a transformation in order to embed our new Practice Model. We are developing how we will be with children and families through a Systemic, Trauma Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) lens.
Hackney’s Children and Families Services is committed to dismantling systemic racism, discrimination, injustice and making anti-racism a foundation of our practice.
We will:
- be a voice and force for change, for every child and family that we work for and with;
- recognise and address the impact of racism on children and families within our practice;
- apply our anti-racist principles in all of our interactions with and decision-making about children;
- and to determinedly and actively work with our partners supporting and ensuring anti-racist practice.
In this post, you will be expected to learn and understand our anti-racist practice standards and ensure you uphold these in all aspects of your work.
We value our staff and offer a competitive benefits package including hybrid working, a mobile phone and home computer, coaching and mentoring opportunities, a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlements (including Bank Holidays) and a strong Employee Assistance Programme including support around racialised trauma.
We also offer:
- season ticket loans
- cycle to work scheme (with secure bike lock up)
- tenancy deposit loan scheme
- discounted gym membership offer
- blue Light Savings Card, Vectis Card and CSSC Membership Discount Offer
- buying extra annual leave offer
- payment for eye tests
- flexible working
- local discounts and discounts at big brand name stores via our Staff Offers website.
There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our businesses and residents and the opportunity of working here excites you, please click on the apply button below.
The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.
We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 03 & 04 June 2024 (22:59 pm).
Assessment / Interview dates: to be confirmed.
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
