Children’s Services Practitioner | Children’s Services team | Derbyshire| £26ph

Tripod Partners; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social work agency in East Midlands is looking for a compassionate Children's Services Practitioner to support children and families in Derbyshire. In this role, you will assess needs, develop tailored support plans, and collaborate with partners for comprehensive assistance. Applicants should be experienced professionals with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits including a dedicated consultant, prompt payroll, and a referral fee.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Wide variety of job access

Reliable payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fee

Qualifications

• Experience in children's services or family support.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families to assess needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for coordinated support.
• Comply with statutory requirements and best-practice standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Engagement skills

Problem-solving skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Resilience

Education

Qualified professional in child services or related field

Job description

Children’s Services Practitioner – Children’s Services team – £26ph

• Location: Derbyshire
• Position: Children’s Services Practitioner

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled professional to join our Children’s Services team. You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and families across the county, helping them achieve positive and lasting change.

About the Role:

• Work directly with children and families to assess needs and develop tailored support plans.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that empower families and improve long-term outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with multi-agency partners to ensure holistic, coordinated support.
• Ensure all practice complies with statutory requirements, safeguarding responsibilities, and best-practice standards.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified professional with experience in children’s services, family support, or a related field.
• Strong communication, engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining empathy, professionalism, and resilience.
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892or send your CV to [e-mail]