Hackney

“A creative and innovative place to work”

“Opportunities for progression”

“Open, easy access to management and support”

“Promotes anti-racist practice”

“Committed to learning, committed to ensuring every child gets the “STAR” treatment”

It is an exciting time to be working in Hackney as we are embedding our Systemic, Trauma informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model. We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other. You will change and develop while working in Hackney and we will be behind you every step of the way. So, why don't you find yourself in Hackney?

In our last Ofsted inspection, July 2024, we were rated Good. Inspectors found: 

• effective partnership working and interventions; 
• timely and well recorded visits; 
• a good understanding of the impacts of trauma and a strong focus on identity, culture and ethnicity and what this means for families; 
• strengthened quality assurance processes and leadership oversight. 

They recognised the impact of our Systemic, Trauma-informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model and said that “Leaders have successfully developed services that are making a positive difference to children’s lives.” They also praised our effective early help and clinical support offers.

Please read our 2024 ‘Proud to Be’ Children’s Action Plan

Our Anti-Racist Practice Standards and support for staff to develop their active anti-racist practice is something we’re very proud of. Our 2022 Anti-Racist Practice Conference has been nationally awarded by the Children and Young People Now Awards. 

In the 2023 HMIP inspection of our Youth Justice service, we were applauded for our ‘powerful anti-racist stance’ and were awarded an overall rating of ‘Good’.

That pride we have in our profession, our approach, our staff, our children and families, and our communities is what makes us different. We are proud to be Hackney.

We are a small borough, with excellent transport links, making it easy to get around. There is no need for a car and many of our social workers are able to cycle or walk to their visits.

• Our Practice Academy will offer Systemic, Trauma Informed and Anti-Racist training, reflective spaces, joint work with clinicians and a new career framework.

• We prioritise the development and growth of staff and have reviewed and updated our ASYE programme of support, to ensure a structured learning programme that understands the journey of the child and utilises protected time.

• Celebration and appreciation opportunities including a World Social Work Week thank you event.

• A dedicated Race Equality and Inclusion team working to embed active anti-racist practice and support staff’s anti-racism journey.

• Monthly group supervision for collaboration and support when things feel stuck 

As well as our Council-wide benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance – 27 days a year, rising to 32 after five years

• Unrivalled pension scheme

• Flexible working options

• Family friendly policies

• A range of discounts, including subsidised gym membership and local eating

• Access to financial and season ticket loans

• Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes

• A comprehensive training and development offer

• We are a member of Cycle Scheme and offer free pool bikes

Find yourself in Hackney on our recruitment site or email our recruitment team for information cfs.recruitment@hackney.gov.uk