Practice Development Officer, NFP PEOPLE
Full-time, 35 hours/week, Fixed term until March 2027. Salary £46,125- plus generous benefits. Location: London/hybrid. Closing Date: 9th November.
About the Role
We are looking for a Practice Development Officer to support the design and delivery of projects that influence local leaders and commissioners to improve the availability of evidence-based support for families across early family help and children’s social care. You will work with local leaders to increase use of evidence for services, supporting decision‑making around Family Hubs, Family Help, and statutory social work. Your tasks include organising activities that support service improvement, designing and delivering learning sessions to build skills, supporting the generation of new evidence, and working with national organisations to promote wider use of evidence in practice.
About You
In-depth understanding of UK policy, legislation and practice relating to children’s services, including the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
* Practice in children’s social work and/or early intervention services
* Co‑ordinating projects for service improvement or practice development in a relevant sector, e.g. local authority children’s services, health or NHS
* Translating complex information into practical messages, advice, and tools
The Organisation
This is a great place to work where everyone is high performing and together we achieve impact for vulnerable children and families. We focus on high‑quality evidence and work with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change. The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location in St James’s. We recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance and encourage flexible arrangements.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays (up to three which may be switched for religious observance)
* Up to five days of carers’ leave in a 12‑month period, three days paid
* Paid compassionate leave
* Enhanced sick pay
* Enhanced parental leave and pay
* 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions via auto enrolment
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
* Unlimited access to 24/7 GP
* Mental health support
* Life cover at x4 annual salary
* Bike to work scheme
Drop‑In Sessions
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
Please note that you will only need to attend one drop‑in session. To register, please see our job pack to register.
Other Information
This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.
This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. #INDNFP
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