Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity until 31 March 2027
Hackney Education is seeking an experienced and creative social worker to join our team as a Quality Improvement Partner (QIP) for Family Support. This pivotal role involves leading the multi-agency team (MAT) system for Hackney's Children and Family Hub, contributing to our mission of improving life chances for every child, young person, and learner in Hackney.
As part of Hackney Education - one of the UK's highest performing local authorities serving one of London's best places to live and work - you'll be working within our diverse borough where we have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families. Our key priority is to make Hackney the most forward looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. Key responsibilities include:
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process and do not accept supporting statements or CVs. To apply, you will need to create an account and complete competency-based questions as part of the application process. Prior to applying for this secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest.
We are looking for a highly motivated, qualified and accountable social worker with a commitment to delivering outstanding support to vulnerable children and their families. You'll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, accountability, and be able to establish a culture of continuous learning. The ideal candidate will:
This role involves regulated activity and requires an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We are working towards our vision to be a place for everyone, celebrating diversity where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and ethnic minority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce.
Our vision is to make Hackney a place for everyone. Where all our residents, whatever their background, have a chance to lead healthy and successful lives; a place of which everyone can be proud, with excellent services and public spaces, thriving businesses, and strong communities; a place that celebrates diversity, and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved.
It is an exciting time to be working in Hackney as we are embedding our practice model of Systemic, Trauma informed and Anti-Racist practice. We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other. You will change and develop while working in Hackney and we will be behind you every step of the way. So, why don't you find yourself in Hackney?
Retention bonus for social workers in Children in Need and Access and Assessment Services- £1500 every 6 months.
Ad hoc parking permits available for social workers when required to use a vehicle for their role.
We prioritise the development and growth of staff and have reviewed and updated our ASYE programme of support, to ensure a structured learning programme that understands the journey of the child and utilises protected time.
Celebration and appreciation opportunities including a World Social Work Week thank you event and our Coffee Connection networking events.
A dedicated Race Equality and Inclusion team working to embed active anti-racist practice and support staff’s anti-racism journey.
Monthly group supervision for collaboration and support when things feel stuck
As well as our Council-wide benefits:
Generous holiday allowance – 27 days a year, rising to 32 after five years
Unrivalled pension scheme
Flexible working options
Family friendly policies
A range of discounts, including subsidised gym membership and local eating
Access to financial and season ticket loans
Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes
A comprehensive training and development offer
We are a member of Cycle Scheme and offer free pool bikes
Email our recruitment team for more information on this role at cfs.recruitment@hackney.gov.uk