Practice Development Coordinator

Hartlepool Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking a Practice Development Coordinator to lead the ASYE and Social Work Apprenticeship programmes within Children’s Services. The role focuses on supervision, coaching and developing practice excellence across the workforce.

You will deliver individual and group supervision, support development planning and reviews, and ensure apprentices progress through their learning journey, while embedding a strengths-based approach and high standards of professional

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision and relationship-based practice.
• Ability to coach, mentor and provide development planning.
• Understanding of safeguarding and strengths-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group supervision, coaching and mentoring to social workers and apprentices.
• Support development planning, reviews and practice observations.
• Quality assure portfolios and monitor progression of ASYE and apprenticeship programmes.
• Contribute to embedding strengths-based models across Children’s Services.
• Inspire colleagues and promote reflective supervision and continuous professional development.

Job description

Practice Development Coordinator

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 03/09/2026

Advert End Date: 21/09/2026 12:00

Salary: £47,665 - £51,928 per annum

Allowances: Market Forces Supplement paid in March 2027

Hours per week: 37

Job Category: Social Work - Children Service

Vacancy ID: 301368

Employment Location: Civic Centre, Hartlepool

Post Number: 107700

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 21 Sep

Further Information

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children, families and adults? Do you thrive on developing others, influencing practice and helping social workers reach their full potential? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join Hartlepool Borough Council's Workforce Development Team.

Hartlepool is a vibrant, ambitious town with a strong sense of community and a clear vision for the future. We are committed to making Hartlepool the very best it can be and are looking for dedicated, motivated and talented professionals who share that ambition.

Our practice is built on strong relationships and a strengths-based approach. Children, families and people who use our services are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of the positive impact our workforce makes every day. We are looking for someone who is passionate about practice excellence, committed to achieving positive outcomes and confident in supporting others to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence. You will contribute to embedding our strengths-based model through training, coaching and role modelling excellent practice across the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker to play a key role in delivering our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and Social Work Apprenticeship programmes across Children's Services. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and support the professional development of newly qualified social workers and apprentices at a pivotal stage in their careers.

In this rewarding role, you will provide individual and group supervision, coaching and mentoring, support development planning and reviews, undertake practice observations, quality assure portfolios, and help ensure apprentices successfully progress through their learning journey.

You will be experienced in supervision, relationship-based practice, and effective risk management, with the ability to inspire and influence colleagues.

We're proud that our Children's Services were rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted our relentless drive for improvement, extensive training opportunities and strong investment in developing social workers at every stage of their career. They recognised that newly qualified social workers are exceptionally well supported and that students are enabled to "flourish safely" within our organisation.

When you join Hartlepool, you'll become part of a positive, supportive and forward-thinking team that genuinely values learning, reflective supervision and continuous professional development. Together, we're creating a culture where staff feel empowered, supported and inspired to deliver their very best.

Join us and help shape the future of social work in Hartlepool.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Julie Taylor, Head of Service Quality and Review, on 01429 523875. Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026. Interviews Thursday 1st October 2026.

Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, including a DBS check, which the successful applicant will need to complete within 7 days of a successful interview.

Supporting documents

• 107700 Practice Dev Coordinator - JD.pdf (191.98 KB)
• 107700 Practice Dev Coordinator - PS.pdf (223.59 KB)
• Benefits Infographic Oct 24.pdf (820.4 KB)
• Recruitment - Application Guidance.docx (240.73 KB)
• Recruitment - GDPR.docx (240.67 KB)