Practice Development Adviser - Children's Social Care Academy

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Practice Development Adviser to enhance the learning and development of social care staff. The successful candidate will support newly qualified social workers and contribute to the training of the wider workforce. This role emphasizes both presence in the office for relationship building and a hybrid working model to optimize training outcomes. Expertise in social work and staff development is essential for this impactful position.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced social worker.
• Ability to support staff development and deliver training.
• Experience with newly qualified social workers and social work students.

Responsibilities

• Support newly qualified social workers on their ASYE programme.
• Write and deliver training sessions.
• Assist with conference arrangements.

Job description

Are you passionate about the learning and development of others?

Do you like to keep abreast of research, social care policy and theory?

If so, we would be delighted to receive your application for the post of Practice Development Adviser in our Children’s Social Care Academy. We support frontline staff through the provision of the latest training to ensure they can deliver the best outcomes for the children, young people and their families. Following a recent OFSTED inspection, it was highlighted : The creation and ongoing development of the Children’s Social Care Academy are impressive, and the academy is starting to have a positive impact on practice.

About the role

You will be joined by our team of Practice Development Advisors reporting to the Academy Team Manager responsible for training delivery. As a qualified and experienced social worker, you will make a significant contribution to staff development by supporting our newly qualified social workers on their ASYE programme and our social work students. This role includes a particular focus on training for our wider workforce including writing, delivering training and assisting with conference arrangements.

Presence in the office is vital to embed positive relationships from the outset. This is complimented by our hybrid working model, whilst still delivering the best possible outcomes for children and young people.