Practice Lead
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Children's Social Care
Grade: Level 13 (indicative)
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is more than just a job; it is about making, protecting and improving services for local people, reducing inequalities and improving independence for those who live and work in the city. That is where you come in. We are looking for people of the highest calibre, with the skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset. The skills, knowledge and experience of our employees are essential to delivering our ambitions for the organisation and the city. We want to be an employer people are proud to work for, where staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them excel and deliver the high-quality services our residents need.
Further information on why work for us.
We are growing and developing our Children and Families workforce as part of an ambitious programme of service transformation. We are looking for talented, committed and values-led professionals to join us.
The Practice Lead is a key role within our Families First Partnership model, built on the belief that every child has the right to family life. You will provide expert practice leadership, supervision, coaching and challenge, helping practitioners deliver consistently strong, relational and legally compliant work with children and families.
We have roles for practice leads in various teams including the integrated front door, family help, adolescent services and corporate parenting and also The Learning & Development Team, If you have a preferred area, please express this clearly in your application
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A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
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Hybrid and flexible working options, where these are compatible with the needs of the role and service.
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Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training andapprenticeship and management programmes.
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found online.
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact:
Jane Stuart, FFP Manager - Children & Families
[email protected]
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all 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).
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.
Your career matters here. At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we are committed to helping our people thrive. From competitive pay and a supportive working environment toopportunities for development and career progression, we invest in our workforce because we know it is our greatest asset. We are building an inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, where everyone is welcomed, valued and encouraged to make a difference.
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 people of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every listed requirement. 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.
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