Practice Education & ASYE Coordinator at Leicestershire County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

49282.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work Student Coordination, Newly Qualified Social Worker Support, Practice Educator Mentoring, ASYE Programme Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Effective Communication, Professional Documentation, Supervision, Mentorship, Performance Assessment, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Equality And Diversity Commitment, Time Management, Organisational Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Contract Type: Permanent, Working Hours: 37 hours full time Worker Type: Hybrid Worker Salary: Starting Salary is £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time) Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. * You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here. About the Role As the Practice Education & ASYE Coordinator, you will lead the development and support of social work students and newly qualified social workers across Children’s Integrated Services. This pivotal role involves coordinating placements, mentoring Practice Educators, and managing the ASYE programme to ensure high standards of professional practice and continuous improvement. About You The ideal candidate will have: Essential Qualifications · Recognised qualification in Social Work (e.g., Degree, PGDip, MA/MSc). · Registration with a professional body, such as Social Work England. · Practice Education Qualification (e.g., Stage 2 or equivalent). Essential Experience · Supported and assessed student social workers. · Coordinated training and development within a social work setting. · Developed and maintained positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. · Communicated effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing. · Produced professional documents, reports, and presentations using tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. · Implemented quality assurance processes and provided constructive feedback to students and NQSWs. Essential Knowledge In-depth understanding of: · Practice Education Standards and ASYE framework. · Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the Assessment Framework for Children in Need. · National agendas such as Family Hubs, Supporting Families, and Family Help. · Awareness of the City Council’s core values and strategic aims Essential Skills and Competencies · Strong organisational and time management skills. · Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. · Ability to provide effective supervision and mentorship. · Competence in assessing and evaluating performance. · Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. · Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. · Commitment to continuous professional development. · Upholds equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice. - A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. You can find the job description for this post here At Nottingham City Council, we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page. For informal enquiries, please contact Lucy Higgins, to contact me by email, please click here Closing Date: 1st March 2026 Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held: 11th March 2026 If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% Smart Working – to support your work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more! Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the development and support for social work students and newly qualified social workers within Children’s Integrated Services. Key duties include coordinating placements, mentoring Practice Educators, and managing the ASYE programme to maintain high professional practice standards.