Social Work Education & Practice Mentor

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is recruiting a Professional Education Consultant within Children’s Social Care to develop the next generation of social workers and embed a culture of learning across the service. You will mentor students, newly qualified social workers and the wider workforce, assess practice, run reflective discussions and design learning opportunities with universities and partner organisations.

Interviews will be in Lewes.

Qualifications

• SWE registered social worker with Practice Educator Professional Standards 2 (PEPS2).
• Able to work at the Experienced Social Worker level (PCF).
• Experience contributing to the learning of social work students and qualified staff.
• Experience partnering with universities and other organisations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, mentor and supervise learners and supervise practice observations.
• Design and deliver learning opportunities and training for social work students and staff.
• Use audit and QA to support professional growth and learning conversations.

Skills

PEPS2

PCF Experienced

Mentoring learners

Partnerships with universities

Job description

East Sussex County Council is recruiting a Professional Education Consultant within Children’s Social Care to develop the next generation of social workers and embed a culture of learning across the service. You will mentor students, newly qualified social workers and the wider workforce, assess practice, run reflective discussions and design learning opportunities with universities and partner organisations.

Interviews will be in Lewes.