Children's Services Vacancies

Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution
• Flexible hybrid working
• A strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you.

You can find out more about the benefits available to our colleagues on our Nottingham City Council Employee Benefits webpage 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity and recognise that different perspectives, experiences and ideas help us deliver better services for Nottingham's citizens.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT+), as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourage applications from disabled people. If you wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme, please tell us in your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and into employment.

Armed Forces Covenant

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families. We recognise the valuable skills, experience and perspectives that the Armed Forces community brings.

Championing diversity

We are committed to attracting and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from:

• Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) communities
• Disabled people

These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we want to better reflect our city through our recruitment.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of right to work checks in accordance with Home Office requirements.

Working pattern: Hybrid working
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £47,665 - £50,908
Contract: Permanent

Advanced Social Work Practitioner Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Nottingham City Council's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner.

Working in MASH is a fast-paced and rewarding role at the front door of Children's Services. You will play a critical role in safeguarding children and young people by receiving, screening and assessing contacts where there are concerns about a child's welfare, ensuring the right support and intervention is provided at the right time.

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, you will support effective decision-making within a multi-agency environment, working closely with colleagues from Children's Social Care, Police, Health, Education and other partner agencies. You will bring professional expertise to complex safeguarding concerns and provide leadership, guidance and support to colleagues, helping to ensure consistent threshold application and high-quality practice.

No two days are the same. You will be responsible for analysing information from multiple sources, identifying risk and protective factors, and making timely recommendations that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and families.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Hold and actively manage a small caseload of complex safeguarding enquiries and screening work as required.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and support regarding safeguarding thresholds and decision-making.
• Lead on the screening and assessment of complex contacts and referrals.
• Support colleagues with risk analysis, information gathering and safety planning.
• Promote proportionate and timely interventions for children and families.
• Work effectively with partner agencies to ensure information sharing supports robust decision-making.
• Coach, mentor and develop social workers, family support workers and other practitioners.
• Contribute to the continuous development of high-quality, relationship-based safeguarding practice.
• Support quality assurance activity and drive improvements in service delivery.
• Provide professional challenge, consultation and practice leadership on complex safeguarding matters.

About You

You are an experienced social worker with a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident making sound decisions in complex safeguarding situations. You have excellent analytical and assessment skills, a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding processes, and the ability to support and develop others.

You will bring:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• At least three years' post-qualification experience working with children, young people and families.
• Significant safeguarding and risk management experience.
• Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership, practitioner development and multi-agency working.
• Sound knowledge of children's legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and threshold guidance.
• A commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice and continuous professional development.

Experience of working within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, Front Door Service, Duty and Assessment Team, or a similar safeguarding service would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Most importantly, you will understand the importance of timely information sharing, effective multi-agency safeguarding arrangements and the impact that high-quality decision-making can have on children's lives.

Why Join MASH?

MASH offers a unique opportunity to make a difference at the earliest point of intervention. You will work alongside a range of professionals, gaining insight from different agencies and building expertise in risk assessment, information sharing and safeguarding decision-making.

You will join an experienced and supportive team that values professional curiosity, reflective practice and continuous learning. Regular supervision, development opportunities and the chance to influence safeguarding outcomes for children and families make this an excellent opportunity for social workers looking to progress their career.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role at the front door of Children's Services, ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time while helping to protect Nottingham's most vulnerable children.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 20th October.

• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Working pattern: Hybrid working. Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £47,665 - £50,908
Contract: Permanent

Ready to take the next step in your social work career?

At Nottingham City Children's Services, we're committed to helping social workers develop, thrive and progress throughout their careers.

We are looking for experienced social workers to join our Locality team as Advanced Social Work Practitioners.

Our front line Locality Teams have recently been reshaped to reflect the Family First Partnership reforms to ensure that children receive help and support from the right person at the right time, with seamless support from both their professional and family network.

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, you'll combine direct work with children and families with a key practice leadership role. You'll hold a caseload of complex children and family work, while providing guidance, coaching and support to colleagues across the team.

Working across Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings, you'll use your knowledge and experience to undertake assessments to support effective decision-making, manage risk, and help achieve positive outcomes for children and families. You'll play an important role in developing practice, supporting less experienced social workers and promoting high-quality, relationship-based social work.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced practitioners who are passionate about practice excellence and want to extend their influence beyond their own caseload while continuing to work directly with children and families.

You'll bring:

• A recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualification experience working with children, young people and families
• Strong safeguarding, assessment and risk management skills
• Experience of Child Protection, Children in Need and Care Proceedings work
• The ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues
• Confidence in complex decision-making and multi-agency working
• A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families

Through reflective supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development, you'll be supported to strengthen your practice leadership skills and continue progressing your career within a service that values learning, development and professional excellence.

Our career pathway recognises growing expertise, professional influence and leadership, creating opportunities to progress into management roles while continuing to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Nottingham.

Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £26,824 – £27,694
Permanent

Call Handlers Job Description                                        

To actively support the Council's vision, values, aims and priorities by delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that place children, young people and families at the centre of everything we do. 

As the first point of contact for the Children's Front Door, you will receive, manage and accurately record contacts, requests for support and safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people. You will gather relevant information, assess urgency and ensure that contacts are progressed promptly and appropriately in accordance with statutory guidance, local procedures and safeguarding responsibilities. 

You will provide a professional, sensitive and responsive service to practitioners, partner agencies, children, young people and families, ensuring effective communication, accurate record-keeping and timely escalation of concerns where necessary. Through your role, you will contribute to the effective safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people, helping to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. 

Ready to Apply? 

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 23rd October 2026.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Hybrid Working
Full-Time
1 x Permanent, 1 x Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Salary £29,542 - £32,046

Family Time Worker Job Description

At Nottingham City Council, we believe that children should have the opportunity to maintain safe, positive and meaningful relationships with the important people in their lives. Family Time plays a vital role in helping children maintain these connections, supporting assessments, informing care planning and helping achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient and skilled Family Time Workers to join our Children and Families Service.

About the Role

As a Family Time Worker, you will support children and families through some of the most significant periods of their lives. You will facilitate and supervise family time sessions between children and their parents, siblings and other significant family members, ensuring that every session is safe, purposeful and centred on the needs of the child.

No two days are the same. One day you may be supporting a young child to reconnect with a parent, whilst the next you could be observing family interactions, contributing to assessments, or working alongside social workers to help inform future plans for a child.

Your observations and professional recordings will provide valuable evidence to support decision-making, assessments and court proceedings. Through your work, you will help identify strengths within families, recognise areas where support is needed and contribute to plans that help children achieve stability and permanence.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives by helping them maintain important relationships while ensuring their safety and wellbeing remain at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Make a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
• Be part of a dedicated and supportive Children and Families Service.
• Develop specialist skills in family time, child development, trauma informed practice, attachment and safeguarding.
• Work alongside experienced social workers and multi-agency professionals.
• Access learning, development and career progression opportunities within Children's Services.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements where service delivery allows.
• Join the Local Government Pension Scheme and access a range of employee wellbeing benefits.

About You

You will bring experience of working with children, young people and families and have a sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and child-centred practice.

You will be confident in building positive relationships whilst maintaining professional boundaries, able to observe and record accurately, and capable of responding calmly to challenging situations.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to improving outcomes for children and helping them achieve the best possible future.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and best practice relating to children in need, children looked after and safeguarding.
• Experience of recording observations and maintaining accurate records.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to work flexibly, including outside standard office hours when necessary.
• Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English, in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 1st November.

• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
• Early application is encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received.

Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary: £75,323 - £84,396

Head of Children with Disabilities Job Description

As Head of Children with Disabilities, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading services for disabled children and young people across Nottingham.

As a member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across social care and short breaks services, ensuring children and families experience clear pathways, timely support and high-quality provision that enables them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Working with education, health, social care and community partners, you will drive service improvement, strengthen inclusion and ensure services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

We are seeking a passionate and influential leader with extensive experience of working with children with disabilities and their families. You will bring strong strategic and operational leadership skills, alongside a commitment to partnership working, quality practice and continuous improvement.

You will play a key role in developing a more joined-up, accessible and responsive offer, ensuring disabled children and young people can access the right support at the right time and remain connected to their families and communities wherever possible.

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Has significant leadership experience within children's social care and a strong track record of delivering service improvement.
• Can provide strategic direction and operational leadership across complex safeguarding services.
• Builds positive relationships with partners, stakeholders and elected members to drive better outcomes for children and families.
• Is committed to excellence, innovation and developing a high-performing, child-centred culture.
• Holds a relevant degree-level professional qualification, Social Work England registration, or an equivalent professional qualification.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 5th November.

• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Contract - Permanent
Location - Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary - £75,323 - £84,396

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As Head of Children's & Education Services Transformation, you will play a critical leadership role in driving Nottingham's ambition to deliver outstanding services for children, young people and families.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead strategic transformation and improvement across Children's and Education Services, working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to design and deliver innovative, high-quality services that improve outcomes and life chances. You will help shape the future direction of services, ensuring they remain responsive, sustainable and aligned to the Council's vision, priorities and statutory responsibilities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a broad portfolio of transformation and improvement activity across social care, family help, education, SEND and wider children's services. You will drive the delivery of strategic programmes that reshape services, improve performance, strengthen practice and ensure resources are focused where they have the greatest impact on children, young people and families.

We are looking for an outstanding senior leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation, organisational redesign and service improvement within children's services, education, adult social care or other complex public sector environments. Candidates may also bring relevant experience from wider public services, consultancy or transformation-focused leadership roles within large and complex organisations.

You will bring significant experience of operating at a senior leadership level, with the credibility and influence to work effectively across organisational boundaries and deliver sustainable change through collaboration, partnership and innovation. You will be confident leading programmes of change in environments that are ambitious, fast paced and focused on continuous improvement.

You will be comfortable operating within a complex political environment, providing strategic advice and challenge to senior leaders and elected members while maintaining a relentless focus on achieving better outcomes for children, young people and families. You will bring strong commercial awareness, financial acumen and experience of delivering transformation programmes that achieve measurable benefits, improved performance and value for money. You will understand how to balance innovation with sustainability, ensuring that services are effective, efficient and responsive to the changing needs of children and families.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, with relevant experience gained within a leadership role in a similar environment. A professional qualification in programme management, transformation, change management or business improvement would be desirable.

With exceptional leadership, communication and partnership-building skills, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and innovation. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to ensuring children, young people and families receive the support they need to thrive now and in the future.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 2nd November 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.

Contract - Permanent
Location - Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary - £75,323 - £84,396

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Changing Lives, Changing Futures

Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of improvement, reform and transformation across Children's and Education Services.
 
We are redesigning services, strengthening practice, and building a more connected system around children, young people, and families. With a clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape the future of services across our city.
 
Every child deserves the chance to grow up safe, loved and supported to achieve their potential. In Nottingham, we are determined to make that a reality for our children in care and care experienced young people.

As Head of Children in Care, you will lead and shape our Children in Care services at a pivotal time for Children's Services. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people while helping to deliver our ambitious vision for the future.
 
You will lead services across children in care and care leavers, you will ensure children experience stability, strong relationships and high-quality support when they need it most. 
 
You will champion excellent practice, drive continuous improvement and create the conditions for children and young people to thrive.
As a key member of the Children's Services leadership team, you will lead high-performing managers and teams, build strong partnerships across the city and play a central role in shaping services that deliver outstanding outcomes.
 
We are looking for a confident and inspiring leader with significant experience in children's social care, a passion for improving lives and a track record of leading change.
 
You will:

• Provide strategic leadership across children in care and care leaver services
• Champion high-quality, relationship-based practice
• Lead and develop high-performing teams
• Drive improvement, innovation and transformation
• Build strong partnerships that deliver better outcomes for children and young people
• Ensure services are safe, effective and focused on what matters most, helping children achieve their best possible future.
  If you are ambitious for children, committed to excellence and ready to lead positive change, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 2nd November. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary: £75,323 - £84,396

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As Head of Service – Continuous Improvement and Quality, you will lead Nottingham's approach to quality assurance, performance, learning and school improvement, ensuring high standards are embedded across Children's and Education Services.

As a key member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement, strengthening partnerships with schools, settings and stakeholders to drive excellence across the education system. You will play a critical role in ensuring services remain evidence-led, responsive to change and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced leader with a strong background in quality improvement, performance management and educational or children's services leadership. You will combine strategic vision with the ability to use data, insight and professional expertise to drive improvement and influence change.

With a commitment to innovation, collaboration and high standards, you will help shape a culture of learning and accountability, ensuring Nottingham continues to strengthen its services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Has a strong track record of leading quality assurance, performance and continuous improvement within children's services.
• Can drive excellence in service delivery through effective use of data, insight and evidence.
• Builds strong partnerships with schools, settings and key stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Holds a relevant degree-level professional qualification, including QTS, Social Work England registration, or an equivalent professional qualification.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 12th November.

• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Head of Inclusive Learning

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We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team as our new Head of Inclusive Learning.

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction across Nottingham's inclusion, attendance, children missing education and fair access services. You will lead the development and delivery of ambitious strategies that ensure every child and young person, regardless of their circumstances, has access to high-quality education and the support they need to succeed.

Working closely with schools, academies, early years settings and a wide range of partners, you will champion inclusive practice across the city, driving improvements in attendance, reducing barriers to learning and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. You will play a key role in shaping and translating national policy, legislation and statutory guidance into effective local practice, ensuring services remain responsive, innovative and focused on meeting the needs of Nottingham's children and families.

As a member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively across the Council and with education, health, social care and voluntary sector partners to deliver joined-up services and drive continuous improvement. You will lead high-performing teams, develop strong partnerships and ensure that services are child-centred, outcome-focused and deliver value for money.

We are looking for an experienced and influential leader with a passion for inclusion and improving educational outcomes. You will combine strategic vision with strong partnership working skills, using innovation and evidence-based practice to help create an education system where every child can thrive, achieve and reach their full potential. 

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate professional qualification as a qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Significant leadership experience within education, inclusion or children's services.
• Strong knowledge of education legislation, safeguarding and statutory duties within a local authority context.
• A proven track record of developing partnerships, leading service improvement and delivering positive outcomes for children and families.
• National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) would be desirable. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 12th November
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £75,323 - £84,396

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As Head of Regulated Services, you will provide strategic leadership for our Residential Children’s Homes, our Fostering Services, and our, Permanence service and Special Guardianship support services, ensuring children receive safe, stable and nurturing care that helps them achieve the best possible outcomes.

As a key member of the Children and Education Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality regulated services, driving continuous improvement, strengthening permanence planning and championing approaches that enable more children to remain connected to their families and support networks wherever possible. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and carers to ensure services are responsive, effective and centred on the needs of children and young people.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader with a strong track record in children's social care, care planning and regulated services. You will combine strategic vision with operational expertise, leading high-performing teams while ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities, regulatory requirements and best practice standards.

With a commitment to innovation, partnership working and relationship-based practice, you will play a key role in strengthening Nottingham's fostering and permanence offer, expanding support for kinship care and ensuring children experience stability, belonging and the very best opportunities to thrive.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 2nd November 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.

Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) (Grade J)
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £51,356 – £54,495
Permanent

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As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that children at risk of significant harm are safeguarded through robust child protection processes, effective multi-agency working and high-quality professional practice.

You will provide professional leadership, oversight and constructive challenge across child protection activity, supporting practitioners and partner agencies to make informed decisions that place the safety and wellbeing of children at the centre of all interventions.

Through skilled analysis, professional curiosity and a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, you will help ensure that children and families receive timely and effective support.

Working closely with social care, health, education, police and other key partners, you will facilitate and contribute to multi-agency decision-making, ensuring that risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed. You will promote best practice, support continuous improvement and help drive positive outcomes for children and young people. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: sabina.baz@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 28th October.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact sabina.baz@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Contract:        Permanent
Location:        Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:            £53,051 - £56,293

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As Safeguarding Education Team Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring schools and education providers across Nottingham have the support, challenge and expertise they need to create safe environments where children can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Council's education safeguarding function, working at a strategic level with schools, academy trusts, Children's Services and safeguarding partners. You'll provide leadership on safeguarding practice, drive continuous improvement and help shape the systems, policies and partnerships that keep children safe.

Leading a dedicated team, you'll build strong relationships across the education sector, provide expert advice and challenge, and respond to emerging safeguarding issues and priorities. You'll be confident influencing others, driving improvement and ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for an experienced leader with:

• Relevant professional qualification (QTS, Social Work or equivalent).
• Significant experience of leading education safeguarding services and practice.
• Proven track record of strategic leadership and service improvement.
• Strong partnership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• You'll join us at a time of significant transformation and improvement across Children's and
• Education Services, giving you the opportunity to make a lasting impact on safeguarding practice across the city.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 5th November 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process

Hybrid Working
Full-Time
Permanent
Salary £46,142 - £49,282

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Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are looking for dedicated and highly organised SEND Caseworkers to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality statutory SEND services, and ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.

As a SEND Caseworker, you will coordinate and manage Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and review processes, working closely with families, education settings, health professionals and partner agencies. You will play a key role in ensuring statutory duties are fulfilled, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders and supporting the achievement of positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will oversee complex casework, coordinate multi-agency advice and contributions, monitor progress against statutory timescales and ensure that EHC plans are developed, amended and reviewed in line with legislative requirements. You will act as a key point of contact for families and professionals, providing advice, guidance and support throughout the SEND process.

We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and practice, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be committed to strengths-based practice, inclusion and delivering a child-centred approach that places children, young people and families at the heart of decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to service improvement, work alongside a committed and experienced team, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND across Nottingham.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk  

• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 20th October.
• We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk  

Working pattern: Hybrid working
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £42,123 - £45,529
Contract: Permanent

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Ready to take the next step in your social work career?

At Nottingham City Children's Services, we're committed to helping social workers develop, thrive and progress throughout their careers.

We currently have vacancies across the following teams:

• Locality Social Work Teams
• Children in Care
• Fostering Kinship Team
• Children with Disabilities
• Permanence

As a Level 2 Social Worker, you'll build on your post-qualification experience, taking responsibility for more complex cases with increasing autonomy and professional confidence. Working directly with children, young people and families, you'll undertake assessments, lead family network meetings, contribute to statutory decision-making, and coordinate multi-agency responses to improve outcomes for children.

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified and registered social workers who have completed their ASYE and are looking to broaden their skills and deepen their expertise. You'll further develop your risk assessment, professional judgement and court work experience, while also supporting colleagues and contributing to a culture of excellent practice.

Through reflective supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development, you'll be supported to strengthen your practice, grow your confidence and continue progressing your social work career within a service that values learning, development and professional excellence.

Our career pathway recognises growing knowledge, experience and professional influence, while creating opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families across the city and supporting your progression into more advanced social work and practice leadership roles.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 2nd November.

• We have multiple vacancies across our services; if you are shortlisted, we may contact you before Wednesday 30th September.
• Please state the team you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £58,602 - £62,109

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As Service Manager for the Multi Agency Child Protection Team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping child protection practice across Nottingham, ensuring children at risk of significant harm receive timely, effective and high-quality interventions that safeguard their wellbeing and improve outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of Lead Child Protection Practitioners, creating the conditions for excellent practice, robust decision-making and a culture of continuous learning and improvement. You will oversee service performance, quality assurance and practice development, ensuring children and families receive effective support that is proportionate to risk and responsive to need.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across social care, education, health, policing and wider safeguarding partnerships, you will drive service improvement, influence strategic developments and champion innovative approaches that strengthen families, reduce risk and deliver lasting change for children and young people.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational social work leader with significant expertise in child protection and safeguarding. You will have a strong track record of leading high-performing services, developing staff and embedding a culture of excellence, accountability and reflective practice. You will be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and ensuring the voices of children and families remain at the heart of decision-making.

You will provide professional leadership and oversight of complex child protection work, supporting Lead Child Protection Practitioners to maintain high standards of practice, promote effective risk management and deliver consistent, child-centred interventions. Through your leadership, you will help ensure children experience safety, stability and permanence, while contributing to Nottingham's ambition to provide outstanding services for children and families.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 2nd November 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £58,602 - £62,109

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As Service Manager for Locality, you will play a key role in leading and shaping services that support, safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families across Nottingham. Working within our new locality model, you will help deliver a more joined-up approach that strengthens relationships, reduces unnecessary handovers and ensures families receive the right support at the right time.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a number of social work teams, creating the conditions for high-quality practice, strong performance and continuous improvement. You will oversee service delivery, quality assurance and workforce development, ensuring children receive timely, effective support that keeps them safe and promotes positive outcomes.

Working closely with colleagues across Family Help, education, health and partner agencies, you will lead a collaborative approach that places children and families at the centre of decision-making. You will support the development of strong community relationships and help ensure services work together effectively to respond to need and reduce escalation wherever possible.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational social work leader with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and driving service improvement. You will be passionate about developing others, creating a positive culture and supporting practitioners to deliver excellent relationship-based practice.

Through your leadership, you will help embed Nottingham's vision for a more connected, child-centred social care system, ensuring children and families experience consistent support, strong professional relationships and better outcomes

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 2nd November 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £58,602 - £62,109

Download Job Description

As Service Manager for Children in Care, you will play a key role in leading and shaping services that support children in care across Nottingham, ensuring they experience safety, stability, permanence and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a number of social work teams, creating the conditions for high-quality practice, strong performance and continuous improvement. You will oversee service delivery, quality assurance and workforce development, ensuring children receive timely, effective support and ambitious care planning that improves outcomes.

Working closely with colleagues across fostering, residential, leaving care, education, health and partner agencies, you will champion Nottingham's role as a corporate parent and ensure children's voices remain at the heart of decision-making. You will support a relationship-based approach that promotes stability, belonging and positive futures for children in care.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational social work leader with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering service improvement. You will be passionate about developing others, creating a positive culture and supporting practitioners to deliver excellent social work practice.

Through your leadership, you will help embed Nottingham's vision for children in care, ensuring children and young people experience consistent support, strong professional relationships and the very best opportunities to thrive.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 2nd November 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.

Contract:        Permanent
Location:         Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary:              £53,051 - £56,293

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As Team Manager for Children with Disabilities, you will lead and support a team of social workers and practitioners delivering services to disabled children, young people and their families across Nottingham.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality social work practice, effective safeguarding and timely decision-making, enabling children and families to access the support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Working closely with colleagues across social care, education, health, and partner agencies, you will promote collaborative working, support continuous improvement and ensure services are responsive to the diverse needs of children and young people with disabilities.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic manager with experience of working with children with disabilities and their families. You will bring strong practice leadership, a commitment to developing and supporting staff and a focus on delivering high-quality, strengths-based services.

You will play an important role in ensuring children and young people receive effective support that promotes their wellbeing, independence and inclusion, while helping them remain connected to their families and communities wherever possible.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to:

cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 25^th October 2026.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact  cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process