Job Description

Job Category: Non-Teaching
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Contract Type: Permanent,
Working Hours: 18.5 hours, part-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
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. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to 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 .

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.
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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 for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Lucy Higgins by by email at
Closing Date: 7th October 2025
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: 14th October 2025
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About Us:
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.

Skills Required