At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support social work teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.
- Company: Join the Royal Borough of Greenwich in transforming children's services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunities across various service areas with a focus on diversity and community.
- Why this job: Shape innovative services and inspire teams to achieve the best for children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experienced social workers with leadership skills and a passion for service improvement.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
As part of our ambitious Families First Social Care Reform Programme, we are recruiting Practice Leaders to join several of our newly developed services, including Family Help and Disabled Children & Young People's Services. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced social workers looking to take the next step in their leadership journey, helping to shape innovative services that deliver outstanding outcomes for children, young people and families.
About the Role
As a Practice Leader, you will work alongside Team Leaders to provide strong practice leadership, management oversight and support to frontline staff. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality practice, driving service improvement and creating a culture of learning, reflection and continuous development. You will combine leadership responsibilities providing supervision, guidance and support to colleagues while maintaining direct involvement with children and families.
What You'll Do
- Support the Team Leader in the day-to-day management of the service.
- Provide supervision, coaching and line management for up to three staff members.
- Deliver robust case oversight to ensure timely, proportionate and effective interventions.
- Lead on quality assurance activities including audits, case reviews and performance monitoring.
- Drive service improvement initiatives and embed best practice across the team.
- Chair multi-agency meetings and support effective partnership working.
- Promote positive outcomes, permanence planning and high-quality practice for children and young people.
- Help develop a motivated, skilled and confident workforce.
About You
We’re looking for experienced and passionate social work professionals who:
- Have substantial post-qualifying experience working with children and families.
- Are confident in providing practice leadership, supervision and management oversight.
- Have a strong understanding of safeguarding, statutory responsibilities and partnership working.
- Are committed to developing others and promoting excellent social work practice.
- Can inspire, motivate and support teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Opportunities Across Our Services
Vacancies are available across a number of service areas, including:
- Family Help
- Disabled Children & Young People's Services
Applicants are welcome to express an interest in a specific service area as part of their application.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a period of transformation and innovation, helping to shape the future of children's services through the Families First reforms. If you're ready to combine your social work expertise with leadership and service development, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Scholtz (Family Help) at Karen.Scholtz@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or Alex Lee Daniels (Disabled Children and Young People Service) at Alexander.Lee-Daniels@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this "Salary Calculator" to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/registration.
Practice Leader employer: Royal Greenwich
Royal Greenwich is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With a strong emphasis on professional development, Practice Leaders are provided with ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in a vibrant area, the role offers unique advantages such as access to diverse resources and partnerships that enhance service delivery and innovation.
