Children’s Services Practitioner | Children’s Services team | Derbyshire| £26ph

Community Care Live; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service provider is looking for a Children's Services Practitioner to join their team in Derbyshire. The role involves assessing children's needs, developing support plans, and collaborating with multi-agency partners. Ideal candidates have a background in children's services, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to safeguarding. This position offers competitive pay and the chance to make a significant impact on families' lives.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to a variety of social work jobs

Reliable payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fee

Qualifications

• Proven experience in children’s services or family support.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and develop tailored support plans for children and families.
• Build trusting relationships to empower families.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for holistic support.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Engagement

Problem-solving

Empathy

Professionalism

Resilience

Education

Qualified professional in children’s services or related field

Job description

Children’s Services Practitioner – Children’s Services team- £26ph

• Location: Derbyshire
• Position: Children’s Services Practitioner

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled professional to join our Children’s Services team. You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and families across the county, helping them achieve positive and lasting change.

About the Role:

• Work directly with children and families to assess needs and develop tailored support plans.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that empower families and improve long‑term outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with multi‑agency partners to ensure holistic, coordinated support.
• Ensure all practice complies with statutory requirements, safeguarding responsibilities, and best‑practice standards.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified professional with experience in children’s services, family support, or a related field.
• Strong communication, engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining empathy, professionalism, and resilience.
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or send your CV to [e-mail]