Practice Development Social Worker
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Job Summary
Job Title: Practice Development Social Worker
Directorate: Children & Young People Service Area: Social Care Academy
Grade: PO6 plus 5k recruitment and retention payment
54267 - 57402
Location: Newham Hybrid Working
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 12th January 2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews: The week of the 26th January 2026
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Work England registration.
Shape the Future of Social Work Practice in Newham
We are looking for experienced and committed Practice Development Social Workers to join our social care academy as part of an exciting and progressive transformation journey. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence social work development support newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) and strengthen our approach to workforce retention and practice excellence.
About the Role
As a Practice Development Social Worker you will:
- Coach and support NQSWs and Social Workers helping shape them into confident and reflective practitioners informed by the Newham circles of support practice model.
- Lead on the delivery of a local coaching model using your own high-quality practice to influence and embed systemic relational and restorative practice across the workforce.
- Drive innovation in learning and development playing a key role in our wider training offer retention strategy and service improvement agenda.
- Role model excellent practice in your direct work with children and familiesdemonstrating relationship-based practice timely risk assessment and evidence-informed intervention.
You will work closely with the Social Care Academy Service Manager and senior leaders across the service to support culture change and service improvement contributing to our bold ambition of developing and retaining outstanding practitioners who can make a difference for our children.
About You
We are seeking a skilled and confident practitioner who:
- Has substantial experience in statutory childrens social care particularly in child protection children in need and early intervention.
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of systemic approaches and their application in social work practice.
- Is passionate about coaching reflective supervision and developing others through relationship-based learning.
- Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and inspire across teams and services.
- Is reflective resilient and committed to personal and professional growth.
How to Apply
If youre ready to make a real impact apply now via our recruitment portal. For an informal conversation about the role please contact@
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Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need thats all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
