Are you an experienced social worker passionate about helping children thrive in families, achieve in schools, and flourish in their communities? Do you believe in the power of relationships, restorative and trauma-informed practice, with children’s voices at the centre? Can you drive change and inspire others to deliver outstanding social care and educational outcomes, drawing on research, guidance, and best practice? If so, you may want to join us in North Lincolnshire!

We are recruiting a Children and Families Practice Development Lead to join our incredible team, workforce, and community. The successful candidate will help us drive our culture of excellence and high standards as we take forward national reforms. Working to the Head of Practice Assurance (Principal Social Worker), you will enable best outcomes to achieve our One Family Approach ambition for children to thrive in their families, achieve in schools, and flourish in their community.

North Lincolnshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. North Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

North Lincolnshire Council offers agile, flexible working with a focus on the wellbeing of our workforce with access to comprehensive training, resources and support in your continuous professional development.

To apply and be considered for this position your application will clearly evidence the job description and employee specification attached. If you would like any further information or an informal conversation, please contact Karen Everatt, Head of Practice Assurance (karen.everatt@northlincs.gov.uk) or Tom Hewis, Assistant Director Children’s Standards and Regulations (tom.hewis@northlincs.gov.uk)

Interviews to be held on 30/03/26 and 31/03/26

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK.  Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.