Advanced Practitioner - ASYE & Skills Development

Overview

Directorate: Children and Families
Section: Learning and Development
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 12
Actual Salary: £26,810.86 – £28,674.92
Hours: 15.00 Part Time

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
Join Us as an Advanced Practitioner – ASYE & Skills Development

Are you passionate about shaping the future of social work? Stoke-on-Trent City Council is looking for an experienced and dynamic social work professional to lead our ASYE and Skills Development programme. In this pivotal role, you’ll support and develop social workers from student to progression, lead on ASYE, apprenticeships, and CPD, and work closely with the Principal Social Worker to drive quality and innovation across Children’s Social Care. You’ll design and deliver training, mentor practitioners, and influence regional partnerships and national initiatives like NAAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead on ASYE, apprenticeships, CPD, and Skills Development within Children’s Social Care
• Design and deliver training for social workers and mentors
• Mentor practitioners and influence regional partnerships and national initiatives (e.g., NAAS)
• Work closely with the Principal Social Worker to drive quality and innovation

Qualifications

• A social work qualification and SWE registration
• A Practice Educator’s Award
• Strong experience in mentoring, training, and direct work with children and families
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

What We Offer

• We recognise and reward the dedication of our social work professionals with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Up to 41 days annual leave – pro rata (including 8 bank holidays)
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (subject to policy)
• High-quality reflective supervision for continued professional development
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to staff equality and diversity networks, creating a supportive and inclusive work environment

Safeguarding and Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.