Practice Educator

This is a full-time permanent position. If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure, the candidate must declare full details of their criminal record unless the conviction(s) and/or caution(s) are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks.

About the role

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.

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. You will work closely with training providers, support and develop mentors and practice educators, and directly supervise, support, and coach 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent learning and development opportunities for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) completing their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), student social workers, and apprentices.
• Work closely with training providers to support and develop mentors and practice educators.
• Directly supervise, support, and coach learners.
• Contribute to Hull’s ‘grow your own’ strategy by fostering a learning environment for aspirant and newly qualified social workers.

Benefits

• 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 contact Gaynor Skelton via email: gaynor.skelton@hullcc.gov.uk.