Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bringcompassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation,andcourageto your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you.
This is an exciting time to join Tameside Children’s Services. As we continue to strengthen and build on the success of our Social Work Academy, we are seeking an Advanced Practice Lead to support and develop our Newly Qualified Social Workers. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping high quality practice and nurturing the next generation of social workers.
At the heart of this role is ourHeartof Support Practice Approach, underpinned by the5 C’s Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration, Conversation and Courage. These values are the golden thread in how we work with children, families and each other. You will champion theHeartof Supportand play a pivotal role in embedding systemic practice across the service.
You will be supported by the Service Lead for the Social Work Academy with a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and regular supervision to help you reach your full potential.
About You
We are seeking strong, credible leaders with the passion and commitment to empower, support, and develop our Newly Qualified Social Workers, helping them build confidence and establish high quality practice from the start of their careers.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Is passionate about high quality, child‑centred practice and improving outcomes
* Can champion and embed theHeartof Support Practice Approachand the5 C’s
* Inspires others, builds strong relationships and influences across services
* Is reflective, resilient and able to respond to emerging priorities
* Is dedicated to developing people and supporting a stable, skilled, confident workforce
About Us
Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services
I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.
I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.
We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.
We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.
Our Values
At Tameside, we believe in:
* Compassionunderstanding the lived experiences of children and families.
* Curiosityasking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.
* Collaborationworking together across services to deliver joined‑up support.
* Conversationlistening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.
* Courageleading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self‑sufficient communities.
We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.
Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.
This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:
1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND
2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND
3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND
4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex‑military personnel.
For further information about this role please contact Kayleigh Treanor, Head of Quality, Practice Assurance and Principal Social Worker on 0161 342 3398 orkayleigh.treanor@tameside.gov.uk
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