Learning and Development Officer - Social Worker

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

LGPS

Job summary

Hampshire County Council seeks a Learning and Development Officer (Social Worker) to join the Learning & Development Team in Winchester. You will design and deliver high‑quality training, supporting social work students and newly qualified social workers as they progress toward professional standards.

The role emphasises reflective practice, supervision, and evidence-based learning across Children’s Services, with hybrid working and a strong commitment to workforce development.

Qualifications

• Must hold Social Work England registration and a Social Work degree.
• PEPS accreditation is required.
• Significant experience in Children's Services social work.
• Proven ability to support and assess Social Work Degree students and NQSWs for ASYE.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate training to build capability across the children’s services workforce.
• Support and assess students and NQSWs, ensuring ASYE completion.
• Provide reflective and peer supervision, direct observations and quality assurance.
• Facilitate group and blended learning to enhance development.
• Act as a link between frontline services and Learning & Development for evidence-informed practice.
• Champion knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Adult learning styles

PCF & PQS knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

SWE registration

PEPS accreditation

Job description

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Learning and Development Officer - Social Worker

Job Reference: HCC623049

Salary Range: £41,985 - £46,565 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £33,588 - £37,251 per annum), plus Market Supplement of £3,000 pro-rata, per annum

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 29.6

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 11 October 2026

Interview Date: 21 October 2026

The Role:

As a registeredSocial Worker, joining our Learning & Development Team as a Learning and Development Officer, you’ll play a key role in developing our Children’s Services workforce. You’ll help deliver priority programmes such as Social Work Apprenticeships, Practice Learning, and our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (ASYE), embedding our strength‑based Hampshire Approach to practice.

You will design and deliver engaging, high‑quality training that builds professional capability across the workforce. The role offers a rewarding opportunity, with your experience as a Practice Educator, to support and assess social work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) as they grow and develop their skills, while ensuring learning supports achievement of professional standards and success in practice.

What you’ll do:

• Design, deliver, and evaluate training that builds capability and confidence across the children’s services workforce.
• Support and assess social work students and NQSWs, ensuring successful completion of programmes such as ASYE.
• Provide reflective and peer supervision, direct observations, and quality assurance processes.
• Facilitate group learning and blended learning approaches to enhance professional development.
• Act as a link between frontline services and Learning & Development, promoting evidence-informed practice.
• Champion knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across Children’s Services.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work England (SWE) registration and a Social Work degree.
• Practice Education Standards of Proficiency (PEPS) accreditation.
• Significant experience in Children’s Services social work practice.
• Proven ability to support and assess Social Work Degree students/apprentices and NQSWs in gaining their ASYE certificate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of adult learning styles, the Social Work Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Post Qualifying Standards (PQS) for Child and Family Social Workers.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Learning and Development Officer role, team and our values.The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that values collaboration and learning.
• Make a real impact by developing the next generation of social workers.
• Access professional development opportunities and contribute to innovative learning programmes.
• Work in a role that promotes evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a rewarding career with a focus on improving outcomes for children and families.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here .

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Learning & Practice Development Officer, Education and Training Officer, Social Work Learning Officer, Practice Education Officer, Learning Programmes Officer, Development and Support Officer, Social Work Development Officer, Social Work Programme Development Officer

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.