SOCIAL WORK ACADEMY MANAGER - FIXED TERM

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Academy Manager to lead their Social Work Academy in Kingston upon Hull. This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of social work by enhancing recruitment efforts and supporting new entrants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a culture that prioritizes the needs of children and young people. Join a dedicated team focused on making a significant impact in the community and delivering innovative services that ensure safety and belonging for all.

Qualifications

• Hold a social work qualification and possess relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and management skills in social work.

Responsibilities

• Support improvement initiatives and ensure high-quality safeguarding services.
• Establish relationships with local universities for recruitment.

Skills

Social Work Leadership

Recruitment and Training

Safeguarding Practices

Relationship Building

Education

Social Work Qualification

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SOCIAL WORK ACADEMY MANAGER - FIXED TERM, Kingston upon Hull

Client: Hull City Council

Location: Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a8a80afa7cc1

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Fixed Term for 2 years due to funding.

We have an established social work academy in Hull with strong support across the whole council. Our vision is to create and sustain conditions for outstanding social work and leadership by providing high-quality support, learning, and development for social workers at all career stages, as well as for managers and leaders. We aim to make Hull a destination of choice for those seeking a fulfilling social work career and wanting to deliver excellent services that positively impact children by reducing risks and increasing safety and belonging.

The academy will enhance our recruitment efforts by attracting and supporting new entrants, including student social workers, apprentices, step-up routes, and Newly Qualified Social Workers. We are committed to 'growing our own' and providing the right support and learning environment to develop passionate and resilient social workers dedicated to making a difference in Hull.

Hull City Council is dedicated to our children and young people, fostering a culture that prioritizes their needs by empowering our workforce to collaborate, be open, honest, respectful, and responsible. If you share these values, we would love to hear from you.

The academy offers exciting opportunities for motivated individuals eager to join our team and deliver high-quality, innovative services.

Due to the retirement of the current Academy Manager, we are recruiting a fixed-term Academy Manager for two years.

We seek someone with drive, determination, and ambition to make a significant impact. The Academy Manager will support improvement initiatives across the directorate, ensuring high-quality safeguarding services and working towards our vision of more children living safely at home within their families.

The role focuses on recruitment efforts, attracting and supporting new entrants, including students, apprentices, and NQSWs. The Manager will establish strong relationships with local universities and colleges to maintain a pipeline of high-quality social workers, ensure high practice standards, and promote evidenced-based practice.

The Manager will directly supervise practice educators and leads, working closely with learning and development colleagues to provide a responsive, relevant training program that supports high-quality social work practice.

The Academy Manager will report to the Principal Social Worker, hold a social work qualification, and possess relevant experience.

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