This is a full time permanent position.

If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure the candidate is required to declare full details of everything on their criminal record unless the conviction/s and/or caution/s are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks.

Hull Children's Services has recently achieved its strongest ever Ofsted judgement, being rated Good overall, with Outstanding judgements for the impact of leaders on social work practice and for the experiences and progress of care leavers. Inspectors recognised the significant progress made across the service, describing it as "safer, stronger and more consistent" for children and families.

Ofsted highlighted Hull's strong workforce culture, effective early help services, strong management oversight, and a commitment to ensuring children's voices are central to decision-making.

This is an exciting time to join Hull. We are a service with a clear vision, ambitious plans for the future, and a workforce committed to improving the lives of children, young people and families every day.

Are you an experienced social worker looking for a new role? We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Educator to join the Social Work Academy.

As a Practice Educator you will ensure excellent learning and development opportunities and experiences for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) completing their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), student social workers and apprentices by working closely with training providers, supporting and developing mentors and practice educators and directly supervising, supporting and coaching learners.

The role provides critical support to Hull’s ‘grow your own’ strategy by ensuring a learning environment in which aspirant and newly qualified social workers can flourish and become Hull’s outstanding social workers of the future.

We would love to hear from passionate and motivated qualified practitioners interested in joining us.

Why it's great to work for Hull City Council:
• A competitive salary of up to £48,226
• Relocation Allowance for newly appointed staff moving from outside the area
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Free Parking on most sites (City Centre sites – reduced price parking passes)
• Laptops and mobile phones for all social workers
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Cycle to Work and car schemes
• Supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities

For further information please do not hesitate to contact Gaynor Skelton or via email: gaynor.skelton@hullcc.gov.uk.

We provide a range of benefits to motivate, reward and recognise the valuable work of our employees.