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Children and Young People Services

Our children and young people services, including Social Work (Childrens), SEND, Community Health, Education and Children's Homes.

About us

The Children and Young People (CYP) directorate brings together the county council’s services for education and learning, early years and childcare, services for vulnerable children and young people including early intervention and prevention, and integrated youth support services.

The directorate also includes universal children’s health services - health visitors, school nurses and learning disability nurses.

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Family Support, Safeguarding and MASH
Our family support, safeguarding, and multi-agency safeguarding hub services.
Education, Skills and Learning
Our education, skills and learning service which provides schools with the tools and resources that they need to help students achieve their full potential.
Quality, Engagement and Professional Development
The service that spans adult and children's social care services, driving and influencing best practice.
Community Health
The service that supports the community, including Nursing, Health Visiting and Children's Centres.
Business Services
Business services teams provide essential operational support functions to our children's services.
Inclusion
Our Inclusion services work to understand and support children and young people so that they feel included, supported and fulfilled to live their best lives.
Social Care, Corporate Parenting, Commissioning and Youth Justice
The children’s social care fieldwork service is made up of a number of teams working directly with children and their families.
Children and Young People Programmes
CYP Programmes is a small team with a range of responsibilities for supporting projects and programmes across our children's services.
Intelligence Hub
Our Intelligence Hub which provides systems support, enable evidence-based service delivery, and handle statutory reporting across services.

Social Workers

Social workers are vital in protecting children and young people from harm. They provide support services and intervene when necessary to ensure a safe and nurturing environment. Social workers advocate for the best interests of children, supporting their development and well-being, ultimately shaping better futures for young people overall. Senior or newly qualified, we would love for you to consider a role with us.

More information
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There's such a range of diversity with roles...and there's plenty of opportunities as well.
Linda, Family Services Coordinator
Everyone wants to help others, which is a really nice environment to work in.
Holly, Family Services Coordinator
There's such a range of diversity with roles...and there's plenty of opportunities as well.
Linda, Family Services Coordinator
Everyone wants to help others, which is a really nice environment to work in.
Holly, Family Services Coordinator

Key features of working with us

Making a difference
You will make a difference in young people’s lives on a daily basis.
Multi-agency working
You will work with a large network of people from other directorates and external organisations.
Enabling young people to be the best that they can be
You will enable young people to be the best that they can be.
Supportive environment
A supportive environment where you will be empowered to build an influential and impactful career.