Social Care Academy Co-ordinator

Posted 24th Jan, 2024
Location
Lambeth
Salary/rate
£37,575 – £38,769
Hours
Full-time
Working arrangements
Blended
Contract type
Permanent
Closing date
11th Feb, 2024
About the role

In Lambeth we put children and their families at the heart of practice, and practice at the heart of all that we do. Our new Borough Plan has social justice at the centre and a clear vision for improving outcomes for our children and families.

We are working at pace to create the conditions for effective social work to flourish and for all our children to receive a good service. Following our inspection in 2022 Ofsted recognised the momentum and investment in Children’s Services.  We launched the Lambeth Social Care Academy in May 2023 to support a skilled social care workforce and excellent leaders. 

About you

You will support the overall aims of the Lambeth Social care Academy through efficient and effective coordination of programmes and budgets. To support the development and implementation of systems to aid the Social Care Academy in meetings its aims and responsibilities, support the Training and Development programme and the recruitment of NQSWs, practice assessors and practice educators. You will have excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills.

About Lambeth

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. The Civic Centre is just a short walk from the main underground and train station.  

Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity.”

Lambeth 2030 (Borough Plan)

In Lambeth, we offer our social workers:

  • Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings
  • Competitive Salary, often including a generous market supplement (depending on the role)
  • Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
  • 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London
  • Hybrid/Flexible working
  • Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
  • Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • A permanent senior leadership team in QA
  • Manageable caseloads that enable connection with families