Job Introduction
Do you want to about make a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have a strong background in social care and a commitment to driving positive change? If so, we have a brilliant opportunity for you.
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Practice Development Lead to join our team in Children's Social Care.
In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in enhancing the quality of services we provide, ensuring that our practices are effective, innovative and child first.
As a Practice Development Lead, you’ll work closely with practitioners, managers and stakeholders to develop and implement best practices that improve outcomes for children and families.
You’ll be responsible for leading training initiatives, providing expert advice, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
If you’re a motivated and forward-thinking professional with a deep understanding of children's social care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
This is a site-based role.
Interviews for this role will be held on 9 June.
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Deliver support to teams and workers embed the practice model in their approach.
- Ensure high practice standards across Children's Services.
- Deliver training workshops to Children's Services.
- Mentor and assess apprentice and newly qualified social workers.
- Undertake thematic audits and support practice development.
The Ideal Candidate
- Social Work qualification.
- Experience of working with children and families.
- Strong knowledge of signs of safety.
- Knowledge of what good social work practice looks like.
- Experience in creating and delivering training.
- Practice Educator qualification or willingness to undertaking the training.
For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
