Senior Professional Practitioner Salary £44,075 - £49,282 per annum Type of vacancy Permanent Work pattern Full Time Hours per week 37 Work Base Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, NG22 9FF Working Arrangements Hybrid Job Description / Person Specification Competency Framework Number of posts 1 Interview date 16 June 2026 Closing Date 09 June 2026 23:55 The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more. Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. Join us in our mission to improve the lives of children and families across Nottinghamshire. Be there for your community when they need you most! As the Senior Professional Practitioner leading the Staying Close agenda, you will drive a strong multi-disciplinary approach to enhance support for care-experienced young people aged 16 and above. Your work will directly contribute to their transition to independence, promoting stable accommodation and fostering positive relationships. In this pivotal role, you will: Lead a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners from local authority, health, and specialist support services. Engage and influence stakeholders to ensure effective partnership delivery. Oversee the Staying Close programme, ensuring compliance with grant funding from the Department for Education. Support service development and continuous improvement based on outcomes, data, and feedback. To thrive in this role, you should possess: A minimum of 2 years experience of managing contracts, undertaking quality audits or driving service improvements. Strong leadership skills. Experience of operating in a multi-agency environment. A sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to children and families. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and influence others. Excellent communication abilities for clear reporting and presentations. Problem-solving skills to make sound decisions under pressure. A commitment to excellent customer care and a positive attitude towards change. At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer: A place to belong : A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. Professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Generous annual leave plus bank holidays to recharge and refresh. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people in Nottinghamshire! If you are passionate about supporting care-experienced young people and want to be part of a dedicated team, apply today! IND2 For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Claire Good or Craig White on 0115 8546104 or 0115 8040803 or by email Claire.good@nottscc.gov.uk or Craig.white@nottscc.gov.uk. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.