Children's Services Vacancies

Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution
• Flexible hybrid working
• A strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you.

You can find out more about the benefits available to our colleagues on our Nottingham City Council Employee Benefits webpage 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity and recognise that different perspectives, experiences and ideas help us deliver better services for Nottingham's citizens.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT+), as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of right to work checks in accordance with Home Office requirements.

Hybrid Working
Full-Time
Permanent
Salary £46,142 - £49,282

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Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are looking for dedicated and highly organised SEND Caseworkers to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality statutory SEND services, and ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.

As a SEND Caseworker, you will coordinate and manage Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and review processes, working closely with families, education settings, health professionals and partner agencies. You will play a key role in ensuring statutory duties are fulfilled, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders and supporting the achievement of positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will oversee complex casework, coordinate multi-agency advice and contributions, monitor progress against statutory timescales and ensure that EHC plans are developed, amended and reviewed in line with legislative requirements. You will act as a key point of contact for families and professionals, providing advice, guidance and support throughout the SEND process.

We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and practice, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be committed to strengths-based practice, inclusion and delivering a child-centred approach that places children, young people and families at the heart of decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to service improvement, work alongside a committed and experienced team, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND across Nottingham.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk  

• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 20th October.
• We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk  

Schools Data Protection and Compliance Lead
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £40,777 - £44,075
Permanent

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As Schools Data Protection and Compliance Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting schools to meet their statutory responsibilities for data protection, information governance and compliance. Working closely with the Council's corporate Data Protection Officer (DPO) team and education settings across the city, you will provide specialist advice and guidance on complex data protection matters, helping to ensure that schools operate safely, lawfully and effectively. 

This is a specialist role operating at the intersection of data protection, safeguarding and governance. You will lead on supporting schools to comply with data protection legislation, manage information governance risks and strengthen local policies, procedures and best practice. Through proactive advice, training and support, you will help schools develop a culture of accountability, transparency and effective information management. 

You will work collaboratively with school leaders, safeguarding professionals, Council services and partner agencies to identify and mitigate risk, ensuring that data protection requirements support effective safeguarding and appropriate information sharing. You will also contribute to compliance monitoring, audits and assurance activity, helping to protect children, schools and the Council from legal, financial and reputational risk. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 18th October.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Personal Advisor
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £32,597 to £35,412
Permanent

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Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of care-experienced young people? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Advisor to join our Leaving Care Service and support young people as they transition into independent adulthood.

As a Personal Advisor, you will build positive and trusting relationships with young people, providing practical, emotional and social support tailored to their individual needs and aspirations. You will manage a caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers, developing and reviewing Pathway Plans, advocating on their behalf, and helping them access the opportunities and services they need to thrive.

Working closely with colleagues and partner agencies across housing, education, health, social care and the voluntary sector, you will play a key role in supporting young people to secure suitable accommodation, engage in education, employment or training, and develop the skills and confidence needed for independent living.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with young people, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for care-experienced young people.

You will be an effective advocate, organised in your approach to case management, and able to work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk  

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 11th October.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk  

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Note: as we have multiple Personal Advisor vacancies, we may contact you before the closing date

Contract - Permanent
Location - Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary - £75,323 - £84,396

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Changing Lives, Changing Futures

Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of improvement, reform and transformation across Children's and Education Services.
 
We are redesigning services, strengthening practice, and building a more connected system around children, young people, and families. With a clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape the future of services across our city.
 
Every child deserves the chance to grow up safe, loved and supported to achieve their potential. In Nottingham, we are determined to make that a reality for our children in care and care experienced young people.

As Head of Children in Care, you will lead and shape our Children in Care services at a pivotal time for Children's Services. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people while helping to deliver our ambitious vision for the future.
 
You will lead services across children in care and care leavers, you will ensure children experience stability, strong relationships and high-quality support when they need it most. 
 
You will champion excellent practice, drive continuous improvement and create the conditions for children and young people to thrive.
As a key member of the Children's Services leadership team, you will lead high-performing managers and teams, build strong partnerships across the city and play a central role in shaping services that deliver outstanding outcomes.
 
We are looking for a confident and inspiring leader with significant experience in children's social care, a passion for improving lives and a track record of leading change.
 
You will:

• Provide strategic leadership across children in care and care leaver services
• Champion high-quality, relationship-based practice
• Lead and develop high-performing teams
• Drive improvement, innovation and transformation
• Build strong partnerships that deliver better outcomes for children and young people
• Ensure services are safe, effective and focused on what matters most, helping children achieve their best possible future.
  If you are ambitious for children, committed to excellence and ready to lead positive change, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 25th October. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Contract - Permanent
Location - Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary - £75,323 - £84,396

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As Head of Children's & Education Services Transformation, you will play a critical leadership role in driving Nottingham's ambition to deliver outstanding services for children, young people and families.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead strategic transformation and improvement across Children's and Education Services, working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to design and deliver innovative, high-quality services that improve outcomes and life chances. You will help shape the future direction of services, ensuring they remain responsive, sustainable and aligned to the Council's vision, priorities and statutory responsibilities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a broad portfolio of transformation and improvement activity across social care, family help, education, SEND and wider children's services. You will drive the delivery of strategic programmes that reshape services, improve performance, strengthen practice and ensure resources are focused where they have the greatest impact on children, young people and families.

We are looking for an outstanding senior leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation, organisational redesign and service improvement within children's services, education, adult social care or other complex public sector environments. Candidates may also bring relevant experience from wider public services, consultancy or transformation-focused leadership roles within large and complex organisations.

You will bring significant experience of operating at a senior leadership level, with the credibility and influence to work effectively across organisational boundaries and deliver sustainable change through collaboration, partnership and innovation. You will be confident leading programmes of change in environments that are ambitious, fast paced and focused on continuous improvement.

You will be comfortable operating within a complex political environment, providing strategic advice and challenge to senior leaders and elected members while maintaining a relentless focus on achieving better outcomes for children, young people and families. You will bring strong commercial awareness, financial acumen and experience of delivering transformation programmes that achieve measurable benefits, improved performance and value for money. You will understand how to balance innovation with sustainability, ensuring that services are effective, efficient and responsive to the changing needs of children and families.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, with relevant experience gained within a leadership role in a similar environment. A professional qualification in programme management, transformation, change management or business improvement would be desirable.

With exceptional leadership, communication and partnership-building skills, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and innovation. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to ensuring children, young people and families receive the support they need to thrive now and in the future.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 28^th October 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £75,323 - £84,396

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As Head of Regulated Services, you will provide strategic leadership for our Residential Children’s Homes, our Fostering Services, and our, Permanence service and Special Guardianship support services, ensuring children receive safe, stable and nurturing care that helps them achieve the best possible outcomes.

As a key member of the Children and Education Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality regulated services, driving continuous improvement, strengthening permanence planning and championing approaches that enable more children to remain connected to their families and support networks wherever possible. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and carers to ensure services are responsive, effective and centred on the needs of children and young people.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader with a strong track record in children's social care, care planning and regulated services. You will combine strategic vision with operational expertise, leading high-performing teams while ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities, regulatory requirements and best practice standards.

With a commitment to innovation, partnership working and relationship-based practice, you will play a key role in strengthening Nottingham's fostering and permanence offer, expanding support for kinship care and ensuring children experience stability, belonging and the very best opportunities to thrive.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 25^th October 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £58,602 - £62,109

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As Service Manager for the Multi Agency Child Protection Team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping child protection practice across Nottingham, ensuring children at risk of significant harm receive timely, effective and high-quality interventions that safeguard their wellbeing and improve outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of Lead Child Protection Practitioners, creating the conditions for excellent practice, robust decision-making and a culture of continuous learning and improvement. You will oversee service performance, quality assurance and practice development, ensuring children and families receive effective support that is proportionate to risk and responsive to need.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across social care, education, health, policing and wider safeguarding partnerships, you will drive service improvement, influence strategic developments and champion innovative approaches that strengthen families, reduce risk and deliver lasting change for children and young people.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational social work leader with significant expertise in child protection and safeguarding. You will have a strong track record of leading high-performing services, developing staff and embedding a culture of excellence, accountability and reflective practice. You will be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and ensuring the voices of children and families remain at the heart of decision-making.

You will provide professional leadership and oversight of complex child protection work, supporting Lead Child Protection Practitioners to maintain high standards of practice, promote effective risk management and deliver consistent, child-centred interventions. Through your leadership, you will help ensure children experience safety, stability and permanence, while contributing to Nottingham's ambition to provide outstanding services for children and families.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 25^th October 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £58,602 - £62,109

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As Service Manager for Locality, you will play a key role in leading and shaping services that support, safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families across Nottingham. Working within our new locality model, you will help deliver a more joined-up approach that strengthens relationships, reduces unnecessary handovers and ensures families receive the right support at the right time.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a number of social work teams, creating the conditions for high-quality practice, strong performance and continuous improvement. You will oversee service delivery, quality assurance and workforce development, ensuring children receive timely, effective support that keeps them safe and promotes positive outcomes.

Working closely with colleagues across Family Help, education, health and partner agencies, you will lead a collaborative approach that places children and families at the centre of decision-making. You will support the development of strong community relationships and help ensure services work together effectively to respond to need and reduce escalation wherever possible.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational social work leader with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and driving service improvement. You will be passionate about developing others, creating a positive culture and supporting practitioners to deliver excellent relationship-based practice.

Through your leadership, you will help embed Nottingham's vision for a more connected, child-centred social care system, ensuring children and families experience consistent support, strong professional relationships and better outcomes

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 25^th October 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £58,602 - £62,109

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As Service Manager for Children in Care, you will play a key role in leading and shaping services that support children in care across Nottingham, ensuring they experience safety, stability, permanence and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a number of social work teams, creating the conditions for high-quality practice, strong performance and continuous improvement. You will oversee service delivery, quality assurance and workforce development, ensuring children receive timely, effective support and ambitious care planning that improves outcomes.

Working closely with colleagues across fostering, residential, leaving care, education, health and partner agencies, you will champion Nottingham's role as a corporate parent and ensure children's voices remain at the heart of decision-making. You will support a relationship-based approach that promotes stability, belonging and positive futures for children in care.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational social work leader with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering service improvement. You will be passionate about developing others, creating a positive culture and supporting practitioners to deliver excellent social work practice.

Through your leadership, you will help embed Nottingham's vision for children in care, ensuring children and young people experience consistent support, strong professional relationships and the very best opportunities to thrive.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 25^th October 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £53,051 - £56,293

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As Team Manager for Children with Disabilities, you will lead and support a team of social workers and practitioners delivering services to disabled children, young people and their families across Nottingham.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality social work practice, effective safeguarding and timely decision-making, enabling children and families to access the support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Working closely with colleagues across social care, education, health, and partner agencies, you will promote collaborative working, support continuous improvement and ensure services are responsive to the diverse needs of children and young people with disabilities.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic manager with experience of working with children with disabilities and their families. You will bring strong practice leadership, a commitment to developing and supporting staff and a focus on delivering high-quality, strengths-based services.

You will play an important role in ensuring children and young people receive effective support that promotes their wellbeing, independence and inclusion, while helping them remain connected to their families and communities wherever possible.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 25^th October 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process

• Hybrid Working
• Full-Time 37 hours a week
• Permanent
• Salary:  £53,051 - £56,293

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As Team Manager for the Children in Care Team, you will play a key role in helping us deliver our vision that every child in Nottingham is seen, heard, and supported to thrive. You will lead a dedicated team committed to providing stable, nurturing, and ambitious support for children and young people in our care, ensuring they have every opportunity to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

You will be responsible for overseeing high-quality social work practice, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and children receive the right support at the right time. Through effective leadership and management oversight, you will ensure care planning is child-centred, purposeful, and focused on achieving permanence, stability and positive long-term outcomes for children and young people.

Working closely with foster carers, residential providers, education, health, and partner agencies, you will champion collaborative working that places children at the centre of decision-making. You will support children to maintain meaningful relationships, achieve their educational potential, and access the services and opportunities they need to thrive.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate manager with a strong understanding of children's social care and the needs of children in care. You will bring excellent leadership and practice development skills, alongside a commitment to relationship-based practice, high professional standards, and continuous improvement.

You will play a key role in driving high-quality practice across the team, ensuring children's voices are heard and their experiences shape the support they receive. Through effective leadership, you will help create a culture of aspiration, accountability and learning, improving life chances and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people across Nottingham.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 9^th October. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• Hybrid Working
• Full-Time 37 hours a week
• Permanent
• Salary:  £53,051 - £56,293

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As Team Manager for the Care Leavers Team, you will lead and support a dedicated team working with young people transitioning from care into adulthood, ensuring they are equipped with the support, opportunities, and relationships they need to build successful, independent, and fulfilling adult lives.

You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality services to care-experienced young people, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and that pathway planning is ambitious, strengths-based and focused on helping every young person achieve their goals, realise their potential and make a successful transition to adulthood. Through strong leadership and management oversight, you will ensure young people receive timely, responsive, and tailored support as they progress towards greater independence.

Working closely with housing, education, employment, health, social care and community partners, you will promote a joined-up approach that ensures young people have access to safe and suitable accommodation, meaningful education, training and employment opportunities, and the practical and emotional support needed to thrive as independent adults.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate manager with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing care-experienced young people. You will bring excellent leadership and practice development skills, alongside a commitment to relationship-based practice, partnership working, and continuous improvement.

You will play a key role in championing the voices, ambitions, and lived experiences of care-experienced young people, ensuring they remain at the centre of service delivery and development. Through strong leadership, you will help create a service where young people feel seen, heard, and supported, building confidence, resilience, and independence as they move into adulthood and achieve the futures they want for themselves.

As part of our continued investment in services for care-experienced young people, you will help shape and lead a strengthened Care Leavers Service focused on aspiration, independence, and positive outcomes for young people across Nottingham.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 9^th October. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Working pattern: Hybrid working
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £42,123 - £45,529
Contract: Permanent

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Ready to take the next step in your social work career?

At Nottingham City Children's Services, we're committed to helping social workers develop, thrive and progress throughout their careers.

We currently have vacancies across the following teams:

• Locality Social Work Teams
• Children in Care
• Fostering Kinship Team
• Children with Disabilities
• Permanence

As a Level 2 Social Worker, you'll build on your post-qualification experience, taking responsibility for more complex cases with increasing autonomy and professional confidence. Working directly with children, young people and families, you'll undertake assessments, lead family network meetings, contribute to statutory decision-making, and coordinate multi-agency responses to improve outcomes for children.

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified and registered social workers who have completed their ASYE and are looking to broaden their skills and deepen their expertise. You'll further develop your risk assessment, professional judgement and court work experience, while also supporting colleagues and contributing to a culture of excellent practice.

Through reflective supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development, you'll be supported to strengthen your practice, grow your confidence and continue progressing your social work career within a service that values learning, development and professional excellence.

Our career pathway recognises growing knowledge, experience and professional influence, while creating opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families across the city and supporting your progression into more advanced social work and practice leadership roles.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Saturday 31st October.

• We have multiple vacancies across our services; if you are shortlisted, we may contact you before Wednesday 30th September.
• Please state the team you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Inspection and Improvement Team Manager (Grade J) 
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £51,356 – £54,495
Permanent 

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As Inspection and Improvement Team Manager you will play a key role in driving excellence across Children's Services, leading activity that supports continuous improvement, quality assurance and inspection readiness.

You will provide leadership and oversight for the development, implementation and monitoring of improvement activity, ensuring that services deliver high-quality, child-centred practice and achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and families. Through effective performance management and quality assurance processes, you will help evaluate the impact of practice, identify areas for development and support the delivery of sustainable improvements.

Working closely with operational managers, practitioners and strategic partners, you will coordinate inspection preparation, monitor progress against improvement plans and ensure learning from audits, reviews, feedback and inspections is embedded across services. You will promote a culture of accountability, reflection and learning, supporting services to achieve and maintain high standards.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated manager with a strong understanding of children's social care, safeguarding, performance management and quality assurance. You will bring excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills, alongside the ability to interpret data, evaluate practice and drive improvement across complex services.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring Children's Services are well prepared for inspection and continue to deliver high-quality support to children and families. Through effective leadership, you will champion a culture of continuous improvement, helping services to build on strengths, address challenges and achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: Jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 14th October
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) (Grade J)
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £51,356 – £54,495
Permanent

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As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that children at risk of significant harm are safeguarded through robust child protection processes, effective multi-agency working and high-quality professional practice.

You will provide professional leadership, oversight and constructive challenge across child protection activity, supporting practitioners and partner agencies to make informed decisions that place the safety and wellbeing of children at the centre of all interventions.

Through skilled analysis, professional curiosity and a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, you will help ensure that children and families receive timely and effective support.

Working closely with social care, health, education, police and other key partners, you will facilitate and contribute to multi-agency decision-making, ensuring that risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed. You will promote best practice, support continuous improvement and help drive positive outcomes for children and young people. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: Jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 14th October.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Practice Lead (Grade I)
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £46,142 - £49,282
Permanent 

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social work professional to play a key role in driving quality, learning, and continuous improvement across Children's Services. Working collaboratively with managers, leaders, and practitioners, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality services that achieve positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.

The Practice Lead role combines quality assurance, audit, and workforce development responsibilities. You will design and deliver training whilst also undertaking audits. You will work with teams across Children's Services to ensure learning from audits and quality assurance activities is embedded into practice and that improvement actions are effectively implemented.

You will actively promote the Council's vision, values, and priorities, supporting the delivery of high-quality, best-value services. Through your expertise, you will contribute to performance management, quality standards, service improvement initiatives, and the development of strong partnerships across Children's Services and with key stakeholders.

This role is ideal for an experienced social worker with strong analytical skills, a passion for practice excellence, and a commitment to developing others and improving outcomes for children and families.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: Jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 14th October.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Policy and Reporting Officer (Grade H)
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £40,777 – £44,075
Permanent 

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As a Policy and Reporting Officer, you will play a key role in supporting service improvement across Children's Services through the development of policies, performance reporting and quality assurance activity.

Working closely with managers, practitioners and partner agencies, you will support the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and practice guidance, ensuring they reflect current legislation, statutory requirements and organisational priorities. You will help ensure staff have access to clear and effective guidance that supports consistent and high-quality practice.

You will be responsible for collating, analysing and reporting on performance and service data, producing accurate reports, dashboards and management information to support decision-making, service planning and continuous improvement. Through the effective use of data and intelligence, you will help identify trends, monitor performance and support the delivery of improvement priorities.

Working across a range of services, you will contribute to quality assurance processes, including audits, reviews and inspections, helping to evidence good practice and identify opportunities to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: Jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 14th October.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £26,824 – £27,694
Permanent

Call Handlers Job Description                                        

To actively support the Council's vision, values, aims and priorities by delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that place children, young people and families at the centre of everything we do. 

As the first point of contact for the Children's Front Door, you will receive, manage and accurately record contacts, requests for support and safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people. You will gather relevant information, assess urgency and ensure that contacts are progressed promptly and appropriately in accordance with statutory guidance, local procedures and safeguarding responsibilities. 

You will provide a professional, sensitive and responsive service to practitioners, partner agencies, children, young people and families, ensuring effective communication, accurate record-keeping and timely escalation of concerns where necessary. Through your role, you will contribute to the effective safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people, helping to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. 

Ready to Apply? 

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 23rd October 2026.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Working pattern: Hybrid working. Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £47,665 - £50,908
Contract: Permanent

Ready to take the next step in your social work career?

At Nottingham City Children's Services, we're committed to helping social workers develop, thrive and progress throughout their careers.

We are looking for experienced social workers to join our Locality team as Advanced Social Work Practitioners.

Our front line Locality Teams have recently been reshaped to reflect the Family First Partnership reforms to ensure that children receive help and support from the right person at the right time, with seamless support from both their professional and family network.

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, you'll combine direct work with children and families with a key practice leadership role. You'll hold a caseload of complex children and family work, while providing guidance, coaching and support to colleagues across the team.

Working across Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings, you'll use your knowledge and experience to undertake assessments to support effective decision making, manage risk, and help achieve positive outcomes for children and families. You'll play an important role in developing practice, supporting less experienced social workers and promoting high-quality, relationship-based social work.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced practitioners who are passionate about practice excellence and want to extend their influence beyond their own caseload while continuing to work directly with children and families.

You'll bring:

• A recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualification experience working with children, young people and families
• Strong safeguarding, assessment and risk management skills
• Experience of Child Protection, Children in Need and Care Proceedings work
• The ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues
• Confidence in complex decision making and multi-agency working
• A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families

Through reflective supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development, you'll be supported to strengthen your practice leadership skills and continue progressing your career within a service that values learning, development and professional excellence.

Our career pathway recognises growing expertise, professional influence and leadership, creating opportunities to progress into management roles while continuing to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Nottingham.