Improvement Lead - National Social Work Agency

Job description

Job description Do you want an exciting opportunity to join the new National Social Work Agency (NSWA), established in early 2026? This is an exciting opportunity to join the new National Social Work Agency (NSWA), which will be established in early 2026. The Agency will have oversight of social work – raising the profile and strengthening the cohesion of the profession across public, third and independent sectors, including students. It will advance social work practice and support implementation of national policy – driving support, change and continuous improvement in social work education and learning. The NSWA will be an Executive Agency with responsibility for advising Ministers and policy teams with an interest in all aspects of social work policy and practice, including adults, children, and justice social work. Additionally, the NSWA will provide cross governmental policy input in areas including health and social care, mental health, children and families, prisons and all aspects of public protection. This is a new agency with highly motivated staff, who take pride in their work and strive to ensure effective person-centred, and trauma responsive support is available for...