Practice Development OfficerWe are looking for a Practice Development Officer to support the design and delivery of projects that influencelocal leaders and commissioners to improve the availability of evidence-based support for families across earlyfamily help and children’s social care.If you want to join an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families,then apply today!Position: Practice Development Officer x 2Location: London/hybridHours: Full-time, 35 hours/weekSalary: £46,125- plus generous benefitsContract: Fixed term until March 2027Closing Date: 9 th NovemberThe RoleThe organisation supports local areas to use evidence to improve their services and outcomes for children and families. The Practice Development Officer will be part of a team who work with local leaders to support their decision making about how to increase the availability of services and approaches which have evidence of improving child outcomes.As Practice Development Officer, you will support work that helps local services for children and families use evidence more effectively across Family Hubs, Family Help, and statutory social work. You will contribute to projects aligned with Foundations’ priority areas, including domestic abuse, supporting parenting, strengthening family networks and relationships for care experienced children.Your tasks will include organising and coordinating activities that support service improvement, designing and delivering learning sessions to build skills and confidence in using evidence, supporting the generation of new evidence to understand what works, and working with national organisations to promote the wider use of evidence in practice.About YouWe are looking for someone with an in-depth understanding of UK policy, legislation and practice relating to children’s services, including how this responds to the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.You will have experience of:Practice in children’s social work and/or early intervention services Co-ordinating projects for service improvement or practice development in a relevant sector, for example local authority children’s services, health, or NHSTranslating complex information into practical messages, advice, and toolssThe OrganisationThis is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focusing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provides practicalsolutions and encourages change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success.Benefits include:30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays with up to three which may be switched for religious observanceUp to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paidPaid compassionate leaveEnhanced sick payEnhanced parental leave and pay6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolmentEmployee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information lineUnlimited access to 24/7 GPMental health supportLife cover at x4 annual salaryBike to work scheme.The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hourstravel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed.Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees? People are at the heart of everything we do. It’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.You may have experience in other areas such as Practice Development Advisor, Social Worker, Key Worker, Early Intervention, Early Intervention Officer, Childrens Service, Project Manager, Public Health, NHS. This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. #INDNFP there will also be two drop-in sessions to find out more about the role: Tuesday 21 October, 3:30 – 4:15 Wednesday 29 October, 4:00 - 4:45
