Head of Learning & Development Practice (National)

Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service); Wideopen; Remote; GBP 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) is seeking a Head of Practice for Learning and Development to shape nationwide learning across public and private law and improve daily practice for children and families.

In this senior role, you will lead the Learning and Development team, drive evidence-based learning, collaborate across offices, and translate research into practical guidance that raises outcomes for families in the care system.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying experience with children and families.
• Experience leading national learning programmes and evaluating impact on practice.
• Proven managerial experience managing staff and budgets.
• Collaborative team worker with cross-boundary influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead national learning and development across public and private law.
• Manage learning priorities with the Social Work Academy and forum leads.
• Turn research and feedback into practical learning for practice.
• Support performance improvement and staff development across Cafcass.

Skills

Leadership

Learning Development

Coaching

Data analysis

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) is seeking a Head of Practice for Learning and Development to shape nationwide learning across public and private law and improve daily practice for children and families.

In this senior role, you will lead the Learning and Development team, drive evidence-based learning, collaborate across offices, and translate research into practical guidance that raises outcomes for families in the care system.