Quality, Practice And Learning Lead

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring
compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation,and
courage
to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you.

This is an exciting time to join Tameside Children’s Services. As we continue to build on the success of our Social Work Academy and strengthen the roles within it, we are introducing three new Quality Practice and Learning Lead positions. These roles will play a pivotal part in shaping high quality practice, driving improvement, and supporting the development of our workforce.

At the heart of this role is our
Heart of Support Practice Approach
, underpinned by the5 C’s Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration, Conversation and Courage
. These values are the golden thread in how we work with children, families and each other. You will champion the
Heart of Support
and play a pivotal role in embedding systemic practice across the service.

You will lead practice development and quality assurance across Children’s Services, fostering a strong learning culture focused on high quality, child centred practice.

You will be supported by the Service Lead for the Social Work Academy with a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and regular supervision to help you reach your full potential.

We are seeking strong, credible leaders with the passion and determination to empower, motivate and develop our workforce. You will play a key role in strengthening practice, driving quality, and embedding a culture of learning across Children’s Services.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about high quality, child centred practice and improving outcomes
• Can champion and embed the
  Heartof Support Practice Approach
  and the5 C’s
• Has experience in practice development, quality assurance and workforce development
• Inspires others, builds strong relationships and influences across services
• Is reflective, resilient and able to respond to emerging priorities
• Is dedicated to developing people and supporting a stable, skilled, confident workforce

If you want to help shape practice, culture and learning across Children’s Services, this role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services

“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.”

“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.”

“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.”

“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised.

We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.”

“I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.”

At Tameside, we believe in:

• Compassion
  understanding the lived experiences of children and families.
• Curiosity
  asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.
• Collaboration
  working together across services to deliver joined-up support.
• Conversation
  listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.
• Courage
  leading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

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