Hybrid Practice Development Lead, Children & Family Services

London Social Work for Children; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 32 days annual leave

Remote and office based working

Health and leisure discounts

Tax-free bikes for work

Job summary

Enfield Council invites applications for a Practice Development Officer to join its Centre of Excellence on a secondment or fixed-term basis until March 2028. This role focuses on quality assurance, frontline practice, and learning across Children and Family Services, with hybrid working options in a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will hold a social work qualification, show knowledge of current legislation, and be able to present information clearly to diverse audiences while leading and

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised social work qualification.
• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills to influence change.
• Be analytical and creative in approach.
• Be confident in presenting information clearly to a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Enfield's quality assurance and practice framework.
• Model strong frontline practice across Children and Family Services.
• Contribute to quality assurance activity.
• Share learning in ways that are practical, meaningful and engaging.
• Build positive relationships, influencing change and supporting colleagues across the service.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Creative thinking

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Enfield Council invites applications for a Practice Development Officer to join its Centre of Excellence on a secondment or fixed-term basis until March 2028. This role focuses on quality assurance, frontline practice, and learning across Children and Family Services, with hybrid working options in a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will hold a social work qualification, show knowledge of current legislation, and be able to present information clearly to diverse audiences while leading and