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Are you a proactive, dynamic social worker with a burning passion for nurturing social work practice? Islington Council is seeking a full-time Practice Development Manager to join our Family Help and Safeguarding Service. In this pivotal role, you will participate in developing a comprehensive practice / workforce development strategy and plan. This will involve identifying key areas of focus, setting objectives, and outlining the steps needed to achieve our goals. Your strategic input will help shape the future of our workforce and practice, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of our community effectively. A key part of your role will be to champion Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. You will ensure that these principles are embedded in our workforce / practice development strategy and practices, fostering an environment where all staff feel valued and respected, and where diversity is celebrated Join us and become part of our outstanding, forward-thinking social care department. We are deeply committed to improving outcomes for, and safeguarding, Islington’s most vulnerable children and families. Our Family Support and Safeguarding Service is firmly rooted in our relationship-based practice model – Motivational Practice. Our workforce already demonstrates a high level of skill and enthusiasm for relational and trauma-informed practice approaches. In this role, you will have the opportunity to further develop knowledge and practice skills across the social care workforce and stakeholders. |
If you are a registered social worker, this is your opportunity to make a real difference, working alongside our dedicated Workforce Development team to create and deliver innovative learning and development strategies that enhance skills at all levels in relationship-based practice.
As a Practice Development Manager, you will embody a coaching and relational approach to developing practice. You will work collaboratively with staff to ensure their learning needs are met, drawing on your significant experience of working in an organisation committed to building and maintaining a learning culture. If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and would like to make a lasting impact on our practice, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Islington Council and help shape the future of our community. If you would like to have a conversation about this role, please reach out to Wynand McDonald, Principal Child and Family Social Worker and Workforce Lead at Wynand.McDonald@Islington.gov.uk or 020 7527 4209
Islington is one of the most vibrant areas of London, with a diverse population, a unique cultural identity and a wealth of open spaces, theatres, museums, cinemas, and galleries.
Our Children’s Social Care services have been rated by OFSTED as Outstanding and praises an “unwavering commitment to improving and enriching the lives of children and their families”
A snapshot of what we offer our social workers:
For more information and a discussion about working for London Borough of Islington, contact our Principal Social Worker Wynand McDonald, Principal Child and Family Social Worker at Wynand.mcdonald@islington.gov.uk.