Advanced Practitioner - ASYE & Skills Development

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Stoke-on-Trent

On-site

GBP 26,810 - 28,674

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local council in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead the ASYE and Skills Development programme. The role involves supporting social workers, designing training, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance quality in Children’s Social Care. Ideal candidates will have a social work qualification, Practice Educator's Award, and experience in mentoring and training.

Qualifications

A social work qualification and SWE registration.
A Practice Educator’s Award.
Strong experience in mentoring, training, and direct work with children and families.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the ASYE and Skills Development programme for Children’s Social Care.
Design and deliver training; mentor practitioners.
Develop and support social workers from student to progression.
Influence regional partnerships and national initiatives (e.g., NAAS).
Collaborate with the Principal Social Worker to drive quality and innovation.

Skills

Mentoring

Training

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Social work qualification

Practice Educator’s Award

Job description

Overview

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Directorate: Children and Families; Section: Learning and Development; Location: Civic Centre; Grade: Level 12; Actual Salary: £26,810.86 - £28,674.92; Hours: 15.00 Part Time. This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Join Us as an Advanced Practitioner – ASYE & Skills Development. Are you passionate about shaping the future of social work? Stoke-on-Trent City Council is looking for an experienced and dynamic social work professional to lead our ASYE and Skills Development programme.

In this pivotal role, you’ll support and develop social workers from student to progression, lead on ASYE, apprenticeships, and CPD, and work closely with the Principal Social Worker to drive quality and innovation across Children’s Social Care. You’ll design and deliver training, mentor practitioners, and influence regional partnerships and national initiatives like NAAS.

Responsibilities

Lead the ASYE and Skills Development programme for Children’s Social Care
Design and deliver training; mentor practitioners
Develop and support social workers from student to progression
Influence regional partnerships and national initiatives (e.g., NAAS)
Collaborate with the Principal Social Worker to drive quality and innovation

Qualifications

A social work qualification and SWE registration
A Practice Educator’s Award
Strong experience in mentoring, training, and direct work with children and families
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Additional Information

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking Learning Academy, helping to shape a learning culture that supports safe, confident, and skilled practice. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, develop others, and grow your own career in a supportive environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to apply: https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/ or contact recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call 01782 238189 for queries or an application form in another format.

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