Learning and Development Practitioner

North East Combined Authority; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is looking for a motivated Learning and Development Practitioner to join the Social Care Training Team in Morpeth. You will design, coordinate and deliver high-quality learning opportunities to build a skilled workforce across adults and children.

You will facilitate training for diverse audiences, contribute to statutory and professional development programmes, and help ensure staff have the knowledge and confidence to support vulnerable residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a learning and development environment.
• Experience in social work or social care direct practice welcomed.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and deliver high-quality learning opportunities across the workforce.
• Facilitate learning with a variety of audiences and adapt approaches as needed.
• Contribute to statutory and professional development programmes and workforce initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation of learning

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

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

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

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.