Learning and Development Manager (Adult Services)

Falkirk Council; Larbert; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council seeks a Learning and Development Manager for Adult Services, focused on delivering a comprehensive learning program for the social work workforce. The role demands a qualified Social Worker to lead and innovate within a collaborative environment, enhancing professional development and service quality.

Benefits

Supportive team structure

Reflective supervision

Career development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Employee benefits and rewards scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Social Work degree/diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in learning and development for adult social work services.
• Collaborate with managers to develop integrated workforce opportunities.
• Implement multi-agency learning plans.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Social Work

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council

Job description

Location: The Foundry 4 Central Park Larbert, FK5 4RU

Salary: £49,194 - £53,786 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Advert

In Falkirk we are proud and passionate about the work we do. Towards achieving our ambition to be recognised as a high-performing Health and Social Care Partnership, we have a sustained investment in our Social Work Training and Workforce Development Service.

This newly created Learning and Development Manager (Adult Services) position will provide leadership and build capacity in the delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive programme of learning and development for our adult social work services workforce. In this role you will also work to an agreed Adult Support and Protection (ASP) multi-agency Learning and Development plan, reporting to the ASP Learning and Development Sub-group and ASP Committee on the implementation of the plan.

You will collaborate with the Learning and Development Manager (Children & Families) to provide integrated workforce development opportunities that support learning across the lifespan. You will work in collaboration with HSCP services and our Team Managers to ensure learning and development plans reflect priorities, are responsive to need and offer best value.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker who must hold a degree/diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work, such as CQSW or CSW. You must also be registered or in the process of registering with the Scottish Social Services Council. This post is exempt under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice, and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation that reflects the communities we serve.

We have a dynamic and forward-thinking workforce, who are committed to making a positive difference for people accessing services. Trauma informed, relationships and strengths based social work sits at the heart of our practice.

We work hard to develop our staff and expose them to a wide range of opportunities. We encourage our workforce to acquire and share knowledge, information, and resources. We nurture innovation, including service co-design that’s shaped by lived experiences and we provide freedom to try new things, to risk failure and to learn from mistakes and both promising and good practice.

We are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure
• Time for reflective supervision
• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a service and across the HSCP and wider partnerships.
• Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase up to two weeks holiday).
• Excellent Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme
• Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes

You will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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