Workforce and Practice Development Assistant – Children & Families Service

The Workforce and Practice Development Assistant will provide high quality administrative support related to the staff and foster carer training programmes within Hackney Children & Families Service (CFS). This includes responsibility for managing the CFS Training inbox and day to day training coordination tasks. You will work closely with the training officer in providing administrative support to ensure training programmes run effectively. You will prepare a monthly newsletter advertising training and lead on circulating and advertising different developmental opportunities within the service. You will collate training data to be shared with the Workforce and Practice Development Lead and Officer. In addition you will oversee the finance processes related to the hub.

This is a permanent full time position based within the Workforce & Practice Development Hub which leads on developing and implementing the training and practice development work within CFS and driving forward the Workforce Strategy. It is an exciting time to join Hackney as we implement a practice model based on systemic, trauma informed and anti-racist practice (STAR).

We are looking for a highly organised individual who is committed to working effectively to bring about positive change for our staff within CFS.

The successful candidate will have:

– Strong organisational skills with strong attention to detail

– The ability to collate data into reports

– The ability to work autonomously

– Finance skills, ability to process payments

– The ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups at different levels of the service and within partner organisations, being able to prepare quality written materials or reports

– Strong administration skills

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 20 April 2026 (22:59)

Interview date: W/c 04 May 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk

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