Learning and Development Officer – Social Worker

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

LGPS Pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in England is recruiting a Learning & Development Officer within the Learning & Development Team to support the Children’s Services workforce. You’ll design and deliver high-quality training to build professional capability and support the development of social work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE).

You will lead reflective supervision, observations and quality assurance, and promote evidence-informed practice through blended learning and group

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Practice Education Standards of Proficiency (PEPS) accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate training across Children’s Services.
• Support and assess social work students and NQSWs, including ASYE.
• Provide reflective supervision, direct observations, and QA processes.
• Facilitate group learning and blended learning approaches to development.
• Act as a link between frontline services and Learning & Development, promoting evidence-based practice.
• Champion knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across Children’s Services.

Skills

Communication

Adult learning

PCF PQS knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

As a registered Social 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.

Why join us:

• 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.

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