Senior Social Worker Workforce & Practice - Adult Social Care

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12 Months Fixed Term/ Secondment Opportunity

Calling all Experienced Social Workers with a passion for practice education! Are you ready to lead the way in developing and promoting the next generation of social workers?

At Hackney Adult Social Care, we are passionate about our people and understand that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.

This new role presents a unique and exciting opportunity to mentor and support both Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers, helping them to reach their full potential in transforming lives and promoting the well-being of individuals who draw on care and support.

Hackney Adult Social Care (ASC) is committed to continuous improvement, tackling inequality, and promoting independence. Our new Practice Framework for ASC supports staff in delivering strengths-based, anti-racist, and trauma-informed services to all residents. This framework aligns with Hackney ASC’s three-year plan (2023-26), which outlines four guiding principles for achieving our vision for Adult Social Care: being easy to access, preventative, personal to you, and good quality and safe.

We are proud to be at the forefront of a movement to champion anti-racist practice, aligning with our council-wide commitment to address racial inequality within our communities and workforce.

About the Role

Our Senior Social Worker - Workforce and Practice Development role will support the delivery of our programmes for newly qualified social workers (the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment - ASYE), social work apprentices, student social workers and practice education. The post holder will drive service improvement and work to strengthen practitioner confidence and experience.

You will be part of the Practice Innovation and Workforce Capability Team, a dynamic, and forward-looking group led by the Principal Social Worker. This team is dedicated to continuous evolution and innovation, focussing on developing our Continuous Professional Development offer. We believe that accessible learning opportunities are crucial for our performance and staff well-being.

Who We are looking for:

You’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:

• An experienced Practice Educator and practice assessor with proven ability to confidently provide direct support and supervision to students and individuals completing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation
• a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice
• analytical and have a good understanding of the national context and needs of newly qualified social workers

Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the unique opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

What do we offer?

Hackney Adult Social Care (ASC) offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth. You'll have access to family-friendly policies, including hybrid working, a mobile phone, and a home computer. We provide excellent opportunities for coaching and mentoring, alongside a competitive salary and a generous pension scheme. Enjoy generous annual leave entitlements, and a strong Employee Assistance Programme. Visit our website for complete details on all available benefits. Staff Benefits page.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 24 September 2025 2025 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: W/C 06 September 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk

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