Senior Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A Place to Belong

Professional Growth

Work-Life Balance

Generous Leave

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner for its Children and Families department to coordinate and oversee vital support services across the county for disabled children and their families. You will play a key role in achieving positive outcomes while supporting a dedicated team of Senior Support Workers.

You will lead, supervise, and develop care services, ensuring safety and quality, and contribute to workforce planning and service improvements in a hybrid, flexible

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or above in social care or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with children, young people and families.
• Solid understanding of child development, effective parenting and attachment theory.
• Full driving licence (unless registered disabled).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Care: Oversee the provision of support services, ensuring they meet the needs of disabled children and their families.
• Lead the Team: Support Senior Support Workers in delivering and developing high-quality services.
• Supervise Staff: Provide guidance and performance support to Senior Support Workers and Support Workers across various settings.
• Adapt and Respond: Work flexibly to meet operational needs and ensure effective delivery of interventions.
• Promote Best Practices: Ensure services are delivered safely and in line with relevant policies and regulations.
• Contribute to Development: Engage in workforce development, service planning, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer care

Education

NVQ Level 4 or above

Tools

Full driving licence

Job description

Work Base

Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, NG18 2TB

Salary

£35,570 - £40,444 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time including some weekends

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, NG18 2TB

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 6

Number of posts

1

Interview date

13 November 2026

Closing Date

08 November 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more. Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional services to children, young people, and families across Nottinghamshire. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of disabled children and their families? As a Senior Practitioner in our Children's Social Care team, you will coordinate and oversee vital support services across the county. You will play a key role in ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people, while also supporting our dedicated team of Senior Support Workers.

In This Rewarding Role, You Will

• Coordinate Care: Oversee the provision of support services, ensuring they meet the needs of disabled children and their families.
• Lead the Team: Support Senior Support Workers in delivering and developing high-quality services.
• Supervise Staff: Provide guidance and performance support to Senior Support Workers and Support Workers across various settings.
• Adapt and Respond: Work flexibly to meet operational needs and ensure effective delivery of interventions.
• Promote Best Practices: Ensure services are delivered safely and in line with relevant policies and regulations.
• Contribute to Development: Engage in workforce development, service planning, and quality assurance activities.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need

• A professional qualification in social care, child development, or a related field (NVQ Level 4 or above).
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with children, young people, and families.
• A solid understanding of child development, effective parenting, and attachment theory.
• A full driving licence (unless registered disabled).

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Communicates Clearly: Has strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
• Solves Problems: Can make decisions and devise solutions to meet operational targets.
• Works Well in Teams: Collaborates effectively with others and contributes positively to team dynamics.
• Demonstrates Commitment: Shows a high level of personal drive and dedication to excellent customer care.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: A competitive leave package to ensure you have time to recharge.

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Jade Miller on 01158040650 or by email [e-mail].

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.