Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy
Job Description
Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy
Salary: £45,624 – £52,038 per annum
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping Social Work across adult and children services through learning and development? Do you have a proven track record of supporting Social Work learners and a strong commitment to driving excellence in practice? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact by joining our Social Work Academy as a Senior Practitioner.
In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in developing talent across all career stages—from students to experienced professionals. You’ll provide tailored support to individuals, lead engaging learning workshops, and contribute to the moderation and quality assurance of our programmes. This is your chance to influence practice standards and help build a workforce equipped to deliver outstanding Social Work.
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Qualified Practice Educator (PEPs 2) – essential.
- Strong experience in mentoring, supervising, and supporting Social Workers.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Commitment to promoting high standards of Social Work practice and professional development.
- Flexible approach to the role to meet the needs of the service which will include being available within the office when required (minimum 2 x per week)
DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Adults and Children's Barred List is required for this post.
Closing Dates:
Redeployment Only: 15th January 2026
Internal & External: 1st February 2026
Interview Date: 11th and 12th February 2026
For more information please contact - Deb Ireland - direland@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council