Practice Lead

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced registered children's social worker, ideally a Practice Educator (or willing to work towards the qualification), with a passion for supporting others and championing excellence across our holistic Children's and Young People's practice system.
In this vital learning and development role as a Practice Lead, you will:
Deliver robust and creative learning programme for our social work and alternatively qualified workforce
Lead training and development sessions that are dynamic, evidence-informed, and aligned to our Children's Workforce Academy Operating Model
Act as a visible advocate for excellent, relationship-based practice and advocate our Model of Practice 'Our City, Our Children, Together'
Support our Children's Workforce Academy faculties and implement our Children and Young People's Workforce Strategy, ensuring every practitioner is equipped and empowered to deliver impact across out practice system
Contribute to quality assurance and practice improvement activity through coaching, mentoring and reflective supervision/practice .

A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!
Our Practice Model - "Our City, Our Children, Together" - was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.
Join a service that's really making a difference. Liverpool Children's Services is proud to be rated \"Good\" by Ofsted, with inspectors recognising the positive impact of our work for children, young people and families across the city.
Liverpool City Council Children and Young People's Services has recently undergone its Ofsted ILACS inspection, achieving a positive outcome across all four judgement areas (three judgement areas securing a 'Good' outcome), with inspectors praising stronger social work practice, a more stable workforce, and improved outcomes for children, young people and their networks. The Ofsted report specifically highlighted \"improvements to Liverpool's social work workforce, with the council moving from relying predominantly on temporary staff to employing a majority permanent workforce. Reduced workloads have enabled practitioners to develop more meaningful relationships with children and families, while social workers told inspectors they felt well supported and appropriately challenged by managers, with morale described as high.\"
Jenny Glennard, Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services, said the inspection reflected both the commitment of the workforce and a renewed focus on children and young people's experiences. \"I am very proud of our workforce, our schools, and our partners who work tirelessly to support the children of the city. There is always more to do, and we will continue to build on this progress.\"
The full report can be viewed here: Ofsted Report
This achievement reflects the dedication, passion and expertise of our workforce, and our commitment to delivering high-quality services that help children thrive. If you're looking to build your career in a supportive and ambitious organisation who are striving for excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
Discounted Gym Memberships
Employee Volunteering Scheme
Medicash