Training and Professional Development Manager

Hoople; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Hereford is seeking a Training and Professional Development Lead to shape social care excellence. The role involves assessing skills gaps, designing impactful training programs, and tracking their effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have a background in Social Care or Health with a qualifying degree. Strong collaboration, budget management skills, and leadership experience are essential. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,142 to £50,269 plus generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to contributory pension scheme

Relocation payment up to £5,000

Annual leave of 31 days plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social care or health field.
• Knowledgeable in legislation including the Care Act.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify skill gaps and areas for growth.
• Design innovative training strategies.
• Manage training program logistics and budgets.
• Track effectiveness of training initiatives.

Skills

Background in Social Care or Health

Expertise in Care Act legislation

Understanding of Adult Social Care regulations

Collaboration skills

Budget management experience

Leadership and management skills

Education

Qualifying degree in Social Care or Health

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Training and Professional Development Lead
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford City, Ross on Wye and Leominster (please feel free to specify your preference)
Hours: 37 Hours
Salary: £46,142- £50,269
Closing date: 2nd January 2025
Interview: Face to Face Panel

The Role

Ignite Your Career as a Training and Professional Development Lead!
The Role: Shape the Future of Social Care Excellence!

• Needs Assessment:Become our skill-gap detection expert, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Strategy & Design:Innovate and create cohesive, cutting‑edge learning strategies and materials that elevate our workforce's performance to new heights.
• Implementation & Oversight:Mastermind the logistics, budgets, and impactful delivery of our next-generation training programs.
• Effectiveness Tracking:Measure our success and ensure our initiatives are not just good, but transformative, fostering continuous improvement and goal attainment.

About You: A Catalyst for Change

You're a passionate professional ready to make a significant impact. You bring to the table:

• A solid background in Social Care or Health, backed by a qualifying degree.
• Deep expertise in current legislation, particularly the Care Act.
• A profound understanding of the Adult Social Care sector, its regulations, best practices, and legislative frameworks, including the ASYE programme and Apprenticeships.
• Exceptional collaboration skills, adept at building powerful partnerships with external agencies.
• Proven experience in budget management, ensuring cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality.
• A spirit of adventure and adaptability, ready for hybrid working and eager to explore our breathtakingly vibrant county.
• Experience in confidently leading and managing staff.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role with Kiran Devi, Principal Social Worker, please contact [e-mail]

We Offer

• A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
• Starting Salary of £46,142- £50,269
• Relocation Payment Relocation package of up to £5,000 available
• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum with line manager approval.
• Flexible working: flexi‑time, job‑share, part‑time hours and, in some instances, home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Why Choose Us?

You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world‑class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector. One of Herefordshire’s biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all‑age approach. We’re excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures.

To find out more about what it’s like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.

Reasonable Adjustments

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [e-mail].

How to apply

To apply for a position, please upload an up‑to‑date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity.

All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre‑employment checks.

Stronger Together, Building brighter futures