Practice Development Lead – SASH Team Hertfordshire County Council Rate: £42.50 per hour (LTD, inclusive of holiday pay) or £33.87 per hour (exclusive of holiday pay) Contract: 12-month secondment Working Pattern: Hybrid (office & home-based) Location Requirement: Office attendance required 2 days per week (currently Tuesday & Thursday), with additional days as per business needs About the Role Hertfordshire County Council’s Children’s Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH) team is seeking a passionate and experienced Practice Development Lead to join on a 12-month secondment. This is a unique and impactful opportunity for a professional who is driven by staff development, quality improvement, and excellence in social care practice. You will play a key role in strengthening workforce capability and improving outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities Work closely with Team Managers and the Quality Assurance Team to identify training needs and deliver targeted support. Provide structured support to teams with Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs), including developing policies and guidance to support completion of the ASYE programme. Deliver coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision, and training to NQSWs (1:1 and group settings). Lead the development and coordination of the ASYE training programme, including commissioning external providers or delivering training directly. Support and contribute to the assessment of NQSWs against the Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS). Offer mentoring and coaching to both newly qualified and experienced social workers, as well as managers. Support the practice learning experience of social work students and apprentices across all supported routes. Identify and promote good practice, while working collaboratively with teams to address areas of improvement. About You Qualified Social Worker with strong experience in children’s social care. Passionate about learning, development, and improving practice standards. Experience supporting or assessing NQSWs/ASYE programmes. Skilled in training delivery, coaching, and mentoring. Confident working with a range of stakeholders and influencing practice improvement. Why Join? Opportunity to shape and improve frontline practice. Work within a supportive and forward-thinking team. Flexible hybrid working arrangement. Make a meaningful impact on outcomes for children and young people. How to Apply To apply, please contact: ? Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk ? 01772 208964 Apply now to take the next step in your career and help drive excellence in social work practice. Practice Development Lead – SASH Team Hertfordshire County Council Rate: £42.50 per hour (LTD, inclusive of holiday pay) or £33.87 per hour (exclusive of holiday pay) Contract: 12-month secondment Working Pattern: Hybrid (office & home-based) Location Requirement: Office attendance required 2 days per week (currently Tuesday & Thursday), with additional days as per business needs About the Role Hertfordshire County Council’s Children’s Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH) team is seeking a passionate and experienced Practice Development Lead to join on a 12-month secondment. This is a unique and impactful opportunity for a professional who is driven by staff development, quality improvement, and excellence in social care practice. You will play a key role in strengthening workforce capability and improving outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities Work closely with Team Managers and the Quality Assurance Team to identify training needs and deliver targeted support. Provide structured support to teams with Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs), including developing policies and guidance to support completion of the ASYE programme. Deliver coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision, and training to NQSWs (1:1 and group settings). Lead the development and coordination of the ASYE training programme, including commissioning external providers or delivering training directly. Support and contribute to the assessment of NQSWs against the Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS). Offer mentoring and coaching to both newly qualified and experienced social workers, as well as managers. Support the practice learning experience of social work students and apprentices across all supported routes. Identify and promote good practice, while working collaboratively with teams to address areas of improvement. About You Qualified Social Worker with strong experience in children’s social care. Passionate about learning, development, and improving practice standards. Experience supporting or assessing NQSWs/ASYE programmes. Skilled in training delivery, coaching, and mentoring. Confident working with a range of stakeholders and influencing practice improvement. Why Join? Opportunity to shape and improve frontline practice. Work within a supportive and forward-thinking team. Flexible hybrid working arrangement. Make a meaningful impact on outcomes for children and young people. How to Apply To apply, please contact: ? Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk ? 01772 208964 Apply now to take the next step in your career and help drive excellence in social work practice.