Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Learning & DevelopmentEmployer: Leicester City Council - Children's Social CareContract: Fixed-term 12 monthsRate: £38 per hour (Umbrella)Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in-office post-induction)

About the Role: Leicester City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Learning & Development Team as a Senior Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is non-case holding and focuses on supporting the induction, training, and professional development of internationally recruited Social Workers and newly qualified staff, while contributing to service-wide learning and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support a 3-week induction for the new cohort of International Social Workers starting 27th April (in-person).
• Provide ongoing mentoring, supervision, and development support, including 1:1 guidance, shadowing, and visits.
• Develop and implement training programmes for international and newly qualified Social Workers, including AYSE workshops and bite-sized learning sessions.
• Support service compliance and development, promoting evidence-based practice and high-quality social work services.
• Track progress, identify development needs, and work with managers to ensure continuous workforce growth.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years frontline Social Work experience, including long-term practice in Children's Social Care.
• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England (or equivalent).
• Strong mentoring, training, and supervision skills; Practice Educator qualification not required.
• Ability to work flexibly, including attending visits/meetings to support staff learning.
• Full driving licence.

Why Join Leicester City Council:

• Opportunity to shape the learning and development of international and newly qualified Social Workers.
• Hybrid working with flexibility post-induction.
• Work within a values-driven organisation focused on confidence, clarity, respect, fairness, and accountability.
• Supportive, professional environment aligned with the council's vision of high-quality, evidence-based social care.

How to Apply: If this role is of interest, please reply with your updated CV and availability. Contact Mayur Rabari directly at or m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com for a confidential discussion.

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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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