Administrative Support for the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network

The Department for Education (DfE) is contracting for comprehensive administrative and operational support to manage the Principal Child and Family Social Worker (PCFSW) Network and its co-Chairs. This service supports a national network of approximately 140 senior local authority social work leaders across England. Key responsibilities include: coordinating network activities and meetings; managing stakeholder engagement and communications; delivering leadership development programmes; facilitating the sharing of best practice; and supporting policy development. The successful provider will help maintain an effective leadership network that drives improvements in children's social care, informs DfE policy decisions, and supports the implementation of national children's social care reforms. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and knowledge of the children's social care sector.