Do you want to make a positive difference for the children, young people and families that you work with? If the answer is yes then Nottingham City is the place for you.
In Nottingham City, we are committed to helping families secure positive change for their children and young people. We have excellent, dedicated staff and are keen to welcome new workers to join our team as we continue on a journey of service improvement, delivering consistently good services for children, young people and their families.
Our commitment to our staff reflects our determination to improve our services. We firmly believe that staff need the right support to be able to do an excellent job every day. Children and families are at the heart of our practice and at the very core of our Council Plan. Social work can be challenging, which is why we place a strong emphasis on positive teamwork, ensuring you have the support around you to do your work well. Our senior leadership team care deeply about both the children we work with and the staff who support them, and are committed to helping you do your best work.
Nottingham is an innovative, vibrant and fast-growing Core City, entering a new era of regeneration. It is home to two world-class universities working in partnership with Nottingham City Council and has one of the best public transport networks in the country, including an extended tram system and strong rail links. The city also offers a flourishing arts, events and music scene, excellent sports facilities and clubs, and a wide choice of restaurants and a buzzing night-time economy. Nottingham is fast becoming a highly desirable place to live and work.
We invest in your development from day one, with structured training, continuous professional development and opportunities to build specialist skills throughout your career.
Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, we offer clear career pathways, support to progress and opportunities to move into specialist or leadership roles.
We are committed to delivering positive, lasting outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
To support this, we use a combination of Signs of Safety, Restorative Practice, and Trauma-Aware Practice as the foundation of our work. These models help us build strong, respectful relationships, understand the lived experiences of those we work with, and create plans that are both realistic and meaningful. By integrating these approaches, we promote strengths-based, inclusive, and responsive practice which meets the needs of each individual and family.
Our Learning Academy plays a key role in embedding these practice models across our workforce. It provides a structured space for continuous professional development, reflective learning, and peer support. Through training, coaching, and collaborative learning opportunities, the academy helps to build confidence, consistency, and curiosity in practice—ensuring that our teams are well-equipped to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
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