Principal Social Worker

We’re looking for an inspiring, forward‑thinking social work leader to take on one of our key strategic roles within Families & Children’s Services.

If you’re an experienced, confident practitioner with a passion for developing others, driving quality, and improving outcomes for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

• 🟦 Lead the development of high‑quality social work practice across the service
• 🟦 Provide independent scrutiny, assurance, and professional challenge
• 🟦 Drive improvement through audit, learning, and reflective practice
• 🟦 Champion innovation, research‑informed approaches, and continuous development
• 🟦 Oversee the Social Work Academy, ASYE programme, and workforce development
• 🟦 Influence strategic policy, practice standards, and service improvement
• 🟦 Work collaboratively across the partnership to strengthen safeguarding practice
• 🟦 Support colleagues through change with clarity, empathy, and expertise

This is a role for someone who brings deep professional credibility
, a strong grasp of national and local practice frameworks, and the ability to inspire social workers at all levels.

You’ll be part of a passionate and ambitious leadership team—one that is committed to strong practice, strong relationships, and strong outcomes for children.

If you're ready for the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.