Practice Model Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Birmingham is looking for a committed Practice Model Officer to lead and integrate the Connections Count practice model within the organization. The role involves developing learning opportunities rooted in trauma-informed practices and supporting workforce development. The ideal candidate will have experience in social care, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to equality and inclusion. Full-time position with a monthly salary of £33,000.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed relationship-based and strengths-based practice within children's social care.
• Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating learning and development programmes for social care professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of social work practice frameworks and current policy and research relating to children's services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Connections Count practice model across the Trust.
• Design and deliver bespoke learning sessions to meet workforce needs.
• Champion trauma-informed and relational practices through supervision and coaching.

Skills

Trauma-informed relationship-based practice

Learning and development programme design

Social care policy knowledge

Communication and facilitation skills

Reflective practice support

Learning needs analysis

Stakeholder management

Commitment to quality and improvement

Equality, diversity, and inclusion application

Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Birmingham Childrens Trust is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Practice Model Officer to lead and embed its bespoke Connections Count practice model across the organisation.

This position will focus on developing and delivering high-quality learning opportunities rooted in trauma-informed relationship-based and developmentally sensitive practice.

Working within the Learning and Development Service the successful candidate will champion reflective practice support workforce development and ensure the Trusts practice model is fully integrated into everyday social work and operational practice.

Key Duties / Accountabilities (Sample)

• Lead the implementation integration and ongoing development of the Connections Count practice model across the Trust.
• Design deliver and evaluate bespoke learning and development sessions to meet identified workforce needs.
• Champion trauma-informed and relational practice through reflective supervision group consultations and coaching.
• Support the development and delivery of trauma-informed and relationship-based practice strategies.
• Undertake learning needs analysis and design or commission appropriate learning interventions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams partner agencies and external training providers (including HEIs and FE Colleges).
• Ensure lived experience and coproduction are embedded in all learning and development activities.
• Monitor evaluate and report on training outcomes and workforce development progress.
• Represent the Learning Academy and the Trust at internal and external forums to promote quality and best practice.
• Promote equality diversity and inclusion across all areas of work.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal regulatory and data protection requirements.

Skills / Experience

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed relationship-based and strengths-based practice within childrens social care.
• Experience in designing delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes for social care professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of social work practice frameworks and current policy and research relating to childrens services.
• Excellent communication facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting reflective practice and continuous professional learning within a large organisation.
• Ability to analyse learning needs and translate them into practical workforce development initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience of partnership working across agencies.
• Commitment to quality innovation and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of equality diversity and inclusion principles and their application in workforce development.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed relationship-based and strengths-based practice within childrens social care.
• Experience in designing delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes for social care professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of social work practice frameworks and current policy and research relating to childrens services.
• Excellent communication facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting reflective practice and continuous professional learning within a large organisation.
• Ability to analyse learning needs and translate them into practical workforce development initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience of partnership working across agencies.
• Commitment to quality innovation and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of equality diversity and inclusion principles and their application in workforce development.

Commitment to quality innovation and continuous improvement.

Additional Information:

Closing date: 01 / 11 / 2025 @23 : 45.

Must hold a current Enhanced DBS and be eligible to work in the UK.

Hours: 35 per week (08 : 4517 : 15).

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 33 - 33