“A creative and innovative place to work”
“Opportunities for progression”
“Open, easy access to management and support”
“Promotes anti-racist practice”
“Committed to learning,”
“Committed to ensuring every child gets the “STAR” treatment”
It is an exciting time to be working in Hackney as we are embedding our Systemic, Trauma informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model. We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other. You will change and develop while working in Hackney and we will be behind you every step of the way. So, why don’t you find yourself in Hackney?
About Hackney Children and Family Services
In our last Ofsted inspection in July 2024, we were rated Good. Inspectors found:
- effective partnership working and interventions;
- timely and well recorded visits;
- a good understanding of the impacts of trauma and a strong focus on identity, culture and ethnicity and what this means for families;
- strengthened quality assurance processes and leadership oversight.
This is testimony to the excellent work, our dedicated staff, strong leadership and a holistic approach that ensures that children and families are at the very heart of what we do.
They recognised the impact of our Systemic, Trauma-informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model and said that “Leaders have successfully developed services that are making a positive difference to children’s lives.” They also praised our effective early help and clinical support offers.
Please read our 2024 ‘Proud to Be’ Children’s Action Plan
Our Anti-Racist Practice Standards and support for staff to develop their active anti-racist practice is something we are very proud of. Our 2022 Anti-Racist Practice Conference has been nationally awarded by the Children and Young People Now Awards.
In the 2023 HMIP inspection of our Youth Justice service, we were applauded for our ‘powerful anti-racist stance’ and were awarded an overall rating of ‘Good’.
That pride we have in our profession, our approach, our staff, our children and families, and our communities is what makes us different. We are proud to be Hackney.
We are a small borough, with excellent transport links, making it easy to get around. There is no need for a car and many of our social workers are able to cycle or walk to their visits.
Our offer to you
- Our Practice Academy will offer Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist training, reflective spaces, joint work with clinicians and a new career framework. We have clinicians who will work alongside practitioners to embed STAR and are developing a tailored wellbeing offer to maximise the support to staff
- We prioritise the development and growth of staff and have reviewed and updated our ASYE to a 2 year programme of support, to ensure a structured learning programme that understands the journey of the child and utilises protected time.
- Dedicated Race Equality and Inclusion leadership within the council working to embed active anti-racist practice and support staff’s anti-racism journey. Monthly group supervision for collaboration and support when things feel stuck
- From 2024 we have committed to undertaking the Workforce Race Equality Standards (WRES) audit, as part of our commitment to embedding anti racist practice
- Our commitment to embedding, our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is achieved through our engagement in Race Equality Week, Inclusion week and an annual anti racist summit
In addition to the above you will have access to a range of council-wide benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance – 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years
- Unrivalled pension scheme
- Flexible working options including part-time options
- Family-friendly policies
- A range of discounts, including subsidised gym membership and local eating
- Access to financial and season ticket loans
- Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes
- A comprehensive training and development offer
- We are a member of Cycle Scheme and offer free pool bikes
Where might you be working?
We have opportunities across our directorate to work in teams that will provide opportunities for you to develop.
Find out more about the service
Find yourself in Hackney and view our latest vacancies or email our recruitment team for information: cfs.recruitment@hackney.gov.uk