Learning and Development Practitioner

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus public/bankH

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Morpeth is seeking a Learning and Development Practitioner to join the Social Care Training Team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will design, coordinate and deliver high-quality learning opportunities to support both adults and children across Northumberland.

You will enable workforce development through statutory and professional development programmes, build strong relationships, and share knowledge to ensure colleagues have the skills and confidence to

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development environments.
• Experience facilitating learning with diverse audiences.
• Experience in social work or social care direct practice welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and deliver high-quality learning opportunities for staff.
• Support statutory and professional development programmes for the workforce.
• Collaborate with partners to drive workforce initiatives and improvements.

Skills

Facilitating learning

Communication

Relationship building

Collaboration

Job description

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Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth

Closing Date:

25/08/2026

Job Category:

Training

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing

Job Introduction

Learning and Development Practitioner
Permanent | Full time | Morpeth | Salary £31,537 - £34,434
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Social Care Training Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a skilled, confident and competent workforce supporting both adults and children across Northumberland.

As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will play a key role in designing, coordinating and delivering high-quality learning opportunities that make a real difference to practice. From statutory and professional development programmes to innovative workforce initiatives, your work will help ensure colleagues have the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support some of our most vulnerable residents.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning and development and understands the important role workforce development plays in delivering high-quality social care services.

You will have experience of working within a learning and development environment and be confident in facilitating learning with a variety of audiences. In addition, we welcome candidates with experience of social work and social care direct practice. You will be an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships, work collaboratively and adapt your approach to meet differing needs.

Why join us?

Our Social Care Training Team is at the heart of social work and social care workforce development across Northumberland. We work with colleagues across adult and children's services and with external partners to deliver learning that promotes excellence in practice, supports regulatory compliance and improves outcomes for people who use services. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects, collaborate with a wide range of professionals and help shape the future development of social care learning within the county.

For more information about this role, please contact Leigh Waller, Operational Manager on [e-mail] // 07580 309219.

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.