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Are you passionate about social work practice, workforce development and helping practitioners to be the very best they can be? Do you believe that great support, learning and reflection lead to better outcomes for children and families?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Professional Educator to join our Quality Assurance and Workforce development Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our workforce, strengthening practice and ensuring that the voices and experiences of children and families remain at the heart of everything we do.

You will be joining a welcoming, experienced and supportive team of colleagues who are deeply committed to learning, innovation and continuous improvement. Together, we work collaboratively across Children's Social Care to nurture talent, build confidence, promote excellent social work practice and create opportunities for practitioners at every stage of their career. 

About the Role

This is a rewarding workforce development role for an experienced children's social worker who is passionate about supporting others to learn, grow and succeed.

As a Professional Educator, you will play a significant role in shaping the development of our workforce by:

• Training, coaching and supporting social workers and leaders across Children's Social Care.
• Providing supervision and support to Early Career Practitioners and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) throughout their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Leading and developing our Early Career Framework to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
• Supporting student social workers and promoting excellent practice placements.
• Identifying learning needs and practice development opportunities through quality assurance activity and feedback from practitioners.
• Translating research, legislation and guidance into meaningful learning that strengthens practice.
• Working alongside leaders and practitioners to drive continuous improvement and embed best practice across the service.
• Designing and delivering engaging learning opportunities, workshops and reflective spaces that encourage curiosity, confidence and professional growth.

This role combines social work expertise, teaching, coaching, leadership, quality assurance and programme management. It is ideally suited to someone who enjoys developing people, influencing practice and making a lasting impact beyond direct casework.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a service that values learning, reflection and professional curiosity. You will be working closely with passionate colleagues who share a commitment to developing a skilled, confident and compassionate workforce, helping to ensure that children and families receive the highest quality support at the moments they need it most.

For an informal discussion please contact Shalini Abrol at Shalini.Abrol@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Company: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Salary: PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402

Location: London (Greater), London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Technician