Hybrid External Workforce Lead — Social Care & Partnerships

Local Government Chronicle; West Bridgford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Generous leave

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an External Workforce Officer to lead initiatives that strengthen the external adult social care sector. You will drive workforce development, support strategic initiatives with health and social care partners, and manage projects to improve outcomes for residents.

We value proactive, organized professionals with strong communication and analytical skills, who can build partnerships, monitor quality, and provide guidance across teams in a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Understanding of workforce challenges in adult social care.
• Experience planning and delivering projects in health or social care.
• Proficiency with management information systems to drive outcomes.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in health or social care.

Responsibilities

• Drive workforce development to deliver system priorities.
• Support strategic workforce initiatives with health and social care partners.
• Plan, scope and manage projects effectively.
• Monitor contracts and provider performance for quality.
• Build partnerships with providers, service users, and partners.
• Use data to monitor quality and identify risks.
• Provide guidance and professional support to colleagues and partners.

Skills

Workforce challenges

Project management

MIS proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

MIS software

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an External Workforce Officer to lead initiatives that strengthen the external adult social care sector. You will drive workforce development, support strategic initiatives with health and social care partners, and manage projects to improve outcomes for residents.

We value proactive, organized professionals with strong communication and analytical skills, who can build partnerships, monitor quality, and provide guidance across teams in a hybrid working