Families First Programme Practice Lead

Overview

In this role you lead the Families First Practice framework within Children’s Services, shaping sustainable practice systems and workforce development. You will work across Family Help and Child Protection to implement the Families First Partnership, deliver targeted learning, and model relationship-based practice aligned to the city’s vision. You’ll advocate for the Our City, Our Children, Together approach and support colleagues through coaching and supervision to drive better outcomes for children and families. This is a fixed-term opportunity to lead transformative change with cross-agency partners and a strong emphasis on sustainability and quality assurance.

Pay / Benefits

• 27 days holiday
• bank holidays
• agile working
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• progression and training
• Health and Wellbeing – Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Families First across Family Help and Child Protection practice systems
• Design and deliver learning programmes for social work and qualified staff aligned to Families First
• Develop and support the Families First Operational Plan focusing on systems, processes, and workforce
• Act as a visible advocate for excellent, relationship-based practice and the Our City, Our Children, Together model
• Support Children’s Workforce Academy faculties and implement the Workforce Strategy within the Targeted Operating Model
• Contribute to quality assurance and practice improvement through coaching, mentoring and reflective supervision
• Inspire and lead colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people

Key requirements

• Registered children’s social worker with up-to-date Social Work England registration
• Experience mentoring and supporting colleagues to implement service changes
• Ability to develop and deliver learning and development programmes
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partners
• Commitment to safeguarding and enhanced DBS as required

• collaborative
• motivated
• inspiring leadership
• learning programme design
• coaching and mentoring
• operational planning

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