Do you want to make a positive difference for the children, young people and families that you work with? If the answer is yes then Nottingham City is the place for you.
In Nottingham City we are committed to helping families secure positive change for their children. We have excellent, dedicated staff and we are keen to have new workers join our team. We are on a journey of service improvement and we are committed to delivering consistently good services to children, young people and their families. Our commitment to our staff reflects our determination to improve our services. We firmly believe that our staff need the right support to ensure that they are able to do an excellent job every day.
We are an innovative, vibrant and fast growing Core City, with a new era of regeneration in the City.
Nottingham is home to two world class universities working in partnership with Nottingham City Council. We have one of the best public transport networks in the country with an extended tram system and good rail links. We have a flourishing arts, events and music scene, top quality sports facilities and clubs together with great restaurants and buzzing night-time scene. Nottingham is fast becoming a desired place to live and work.
'Children’s Social Work in Nottingham: Changing Lives, Changing Futures’
So why Nottingham City Social Worker service? We believe in keeping children and families at the heart of our practice. Our Council Plan puts children and families at the very core of its activity. Social work can be a challenging job and that’s why we work hard to develop positive team work so as you have support around you to help you do your work. We have a senior leadership team who care about the children that we work with and the staff who work with them, the senior team will work hard to support you to do your best work.
To achieve this we need dedicated and caring children’s social workers and social care staff. By choosing to work for us, we can provide you with:
We invest in your development from day one, with structured training, continuous professional development and opportunities to build specialist skills throughout your career.
Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, we offer clear career pathways, support to progress and opportunities to move into specialist or leadership roles.
We are committed to delivering positive, lasting outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
To support this, we use a combination of Signs of Safety, Restorative Practice, and Trauma-Aware Practice as the foundation of our work. These models help us build strong, respectful relationships, understand the lived experiences of those we work with, and create plans that are both realistic and meaningful. By integrating these approaches, we promote strengths-based, inclusive, and responsive practice which meets the needs of each individual and family.
Our Learning Academy plays a key role in embedding these practice models across our workforce. It provides a structured space for continuous professional development, reflective learning, and peer support. Through training, coaching, and collaborative learning opportunities, the academy helps to build confidence, consistency, and curiosity in practice—ensuring that our teams are well-equipped to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
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