Practice Development Lead

Are you ready to shape the future of Adult Social Care in Royal Greenwich?

We’re building something bold and brilliant — a brand-new
Practice and Workforce Development Team
with a clear mission: to elevate practice, empower professionals, and deliver outstanding outcomes for our residents. At the heart of this transformation is a new leadership vision, and we’re looking for a
Practice Development Lead
to help bring it to life.

This is not just another job — it’s a chance to lead, influence, and innovate. As our
Practice Development Lead
, you’ll be a key driver of quality, learning, and professional development across adult social care. You’ll:

• Champion
  strengths-based, person-centred practice
  through robust quality assurance and case file audits.
• Lead on
  continuous professional development
  for social workers, OTs, and social care staff — from ASYE to apprenticeships and beyond.
• Design and deliver
  engaging workshops, reflective forums, and learning resources
  that inspire and inform.
• Collaborate across Health and Adult Services including frontline teams, provider services, and partner agencies to embed best practice and drive improvement.
• Embrace
  digital innovation
  and new technologies to enhance practice and learning.
• Support the development of our
  Social Care Practice Academy
  and career pathways.

We’re seeking a
qualified social worker
with:

• Extensive experience in adult social care and
  post-qualifying accredited training
  .
• Practice Educator training
  and a passion for supporting learners.
• A confident, creative approach to
  quality assurance, mentoring, and training delivery
  .
• The ability to work across boundaries — with operational teams, partners, providers, and residents.
• A commitment to
  co-production, inclusion, and continuous improvement
  .

• Be part of a
  new team with fresh energy and ambition
  .
• Work under a
  new manager
  who values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Help shape a
  forward-thinking culture
  that puts learning and quality at the centre.
• Make a real difference to the lives of residents and the future of adult social care in Greenwich.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to influence practice, support others to grow, and be part of something new and meaningful — we want to hear from you.

For more information about this role please contact Sally Elliott

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Closing date Friday January 30, 2026

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.