Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to children and families? If the answer it's yes, being aChildren's Services Practitioner - Social Worker could be exactly what you're looking for. 

Join a team that is in the frontline in protecting children and young people 

At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good. 

Our teams in Services are our frontline and the heart of our mission to end child abuse. We work directly with children, families, and professionals to prevent child abuse and neglect, and keep children safe.  

Whether it's offering expert training, consultation and assessments or delivering life-changing interventions, our Services teams are united by one powerful goal: to keep children safe and help them thrive. 

Join us as a Children's Services Practitioner - Social Worker to play your part in delivering our services and do something amazing for children and families. 

What's the nature of the service?

• NCATS is in an exciting period, as you will join at a critical time to contribute to our sibling sexual harm and abuse pilot service, Stepping Stones, which is unique in providing a whole family approach to sibling sexual harm. We work with children who have caused harm, those who have been harmed, non-involved siblings and their parents/carers.
• The National Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (NCATS) operates in partnership with the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
• NCATS/Stepping Stones is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of social work, youth justice/probation, clinical psychology and family therapy expertise.
• NCATS/Stepping Stones provides assessments and therapeutic/specialist interventions for children and young people (up to the age of 21) displaying harmful sexual behaviour.
• NCATS/Stepping Stones also provides training and consultation to professionals.

What will you be doing?

• As a Children's Services Practitioner you will provide direct services to children, families, carers or professionals working in an inter-agency context.
• Caseloads are low and cases are co-worked routinely; a range of reflective supervision spaces are available across the team.
• Specialist training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Who are we looking for?

• We are seeking a qualified social worker, or equivalent professional i.e. youth justice/ probation service.
• Previous experience of working with harmful sexual behaviour is not essential but would be valuable, as would direct experience of working with children who have been sexually abused. 
• At least two years post-qualification experience is preferred. 

NCATS/Stepping Stones is located in Camden, London and the role is predominantly office-based with some hybrid/flexible working and some travel.   Stepping Stones interventions are delivered locally to families within north east London boroughs. 

Why join the NSPCC?

Any one of our people will tell you that a huge reward in itself is making a difference to children's lives. But we know it's a competitive world, and it's important to feel valued in your role and receive more practical, tangible benefits. We offer salaries that are at least comparable with the top charities in the UK, as well as these benefits: 

• Generous annual leave - 29 days per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time). 32 days per annum after five years' continuous service. 
• Employee discounts - Our discounts portal gives you online access to over 3,000 discounts and offers. 
• The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - an independent, free, personal support service. It can provide information, support and advice to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Pension - building up a good pension is something we want to help you achieve with our flexible, tax-efficient pension schemes. 
• Life assurance scheme - All employees will be given life assurance of one times their salary, unless they join the NSPCC Group Personal Pension Scheme, where members are given life assurance of five times their salary.   

Ready to apply? 

If this is the role for you, please click the button ‘apply' to start your journey. You can find more information on all recruitment stages on the Career page. 

The interview date for this role is Wednesday 6th May 2026.

Still have questions about the role?  

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Bex Darby, Team Manager, bex.darby@nspcc.org.uk