Are you passionate about enhancing social work practice and supporting professional growth? Join our Workforce Development team within the Practice Improvement and Development Service as a part-time (3 days a week) Professional Educator. Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to elevate practice standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Our Workforce Development team consists of three full-time equivalent Professional Educators who collaborate closely with a Workforce Development Coordinator and a Social Work Apprenticeship Lead. Together, we work under the guidance of the Principal Social Worker and Service Leader, Workforce Development, maintaining strong connections with frontline teams. Regular informal conversations, team meetings, and one-to-one reflective sessions form the backbone of our approach, ensuring that every practitioner receives the support and guidance they need.
Professional Educators play a pivotal role in our service by offering specialist advice and development opportunities. They act as role models, embedding our values across the organisation, and working diligently to achieve excellence for every child. Our educators are seen as ‘floating experts,’ providing essential support not only to practitioners but also to International Social Workers, Practice Leaders, and Team Leaders.
Royal Borough of Greenwich Children’s Social Care Service is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic member of staff to undertake the new role of Professional Educator focusing on quality assurance and improvement of our social work practice.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who can work alongside the Service Leader of Innovation, Improvement and Quality Assurance and our colleagues undertaking the work of our Practice Academy, will be responsible for the auditing and quality assurance of social work practice, provide flexible learning and development for practitioners, social workers, leaders and others, and will ensure the effectiveness of our services and share our focus on the lived experience of the child.
You will also be responsible for the line management of a Project Officer who will be supporting the development of this important work.
You will need to be a qualified social worker with considerable experience working with Children and Families and knowledge of systemic and compassionate practice and their application to work with children, young people and families.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a vibrant area of Southeast London with a rich history and diverse culture. The town of Greenwich itself is a UNESCO world heritage site that is home to the Prime Meridian Line, Royal Observatory, and the Cutty Sark ship. In 2012, the borough was named as the first new Royal Borough for more than 80 years. We are looking to recruit social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children’s Services workforce. Discover more in our video below.
With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your social worker career. Our generous benefits package includes:
A senior leadership team who take time to know front-line staff, listen to their views and celebrate excellent work.
Small teams allowing more direct support and supervision time from your Team Leader
An innovative and aspirational Practice Academy dedicated to providing creative learning solutions and a comprehensive offer to support you to achieve your career ambitions including bursaries to undertake systemic training
Access to Research in Practice website, training and resources and new initiatives
Rota Days equating (FTE) to an additional 10 days off per year
Travel costs worth £1k+, OR essential car user car parking (close to the workplace).
Royal Greenwich Keyworker housing (after being employed for six months, subject to application and meeting criteria).
Excellent pension scheme (LGPS).
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Childcare vouchers.
Greenwich One Card gives you access to a wide range of discounts on products and services at participating local businesses, shops, cafes and restaurants. Discounted gym membership.
Opportunities to join cross-sectional staff Task and Finish groups to improve practice and procedures.
We have an ongoing commitment to supporting staff and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
Staff networks and forums to support and encourage networking between staff with shared interests.
Make a difference to our children’s futures, your future and ours.