Social Work Practice Lead: Frontline Mentoring & Development

Staffordshire County Council; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in East Staffordshire seeks Social Work Practice Leads to enhance the development of Newly Qualified Social Workers and provide expert guidance in practice. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in social work, mentoring experience, and be passionate about improving children's outcomes. Opportunities for professional development abound, and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualifying experience in social work.
• Ability to assess social workers against KSS and PCF.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and group reflection sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support Newly Qualified Social Workers in their ASYE1 and ASYE2 years.
• Provide bespoke support to less experienced staff.
• Maintain expertise in frontline practice while reducing complex workloads.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Coaching and mentoring experience

Knowledge of legislation in children's social care

Reflective supervision experience

Education

Social work degree

Job description

A local authority in East Staffordshire seeks Social Work Practice Leads to enhance the development of Newly Qualified Social Workers and provide expert guidance in practice. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in social work, mentoring experience, and be passionate about improving children's outcomes. Opportunities for professional development abound, and flexible working options are available.