Training & Development Officer

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a part-time Training Officer to design and deliver a high-quality training programme for Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings Hosts, ensuring it meets identified needs within budget constraints.

You will work with the Fostering Service, identify development needs through consultation, commission courses, maintain records in Mosaic, and monitor quality to inform the annual training plan.

Qualifications

• Have an NVQ level 3 in Childcare Diploma or Childcare Qualification, or evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of working directly with challenging children and young people, and vulnerable young people in at least one relevant setting.
• Knowledge of child development, differing needs, and trauma-related risk factors.
• Understanding of the impact of trauma on development, behaviour and relationships.
• Strong time management, organisational and planning, assessment, IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently with children, young people and carers; work independently and in a team; engage with other agencies; and maintain records.
• Ability to undertake administrative tasks and maintain effective recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify training and development needs of Foster carers and Supported Lodgings hosts through regular consultation.
• Commission suitable and appropriate training within the budget.
• Maintain accurate information regarding training commissioned and related invoice progression.
• Encourage carers to engage and access training via 1 to 1 support, locality group meetings and home visits.
• Support Foster carers and Supported Lodgings hosts access to all training platforms.
• Work closely with Thrive colleagues in Learning & Development.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of training packages and produce the annual training program.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of training and ensure training activity is recorded on mosaic.
• Provide data for the annual report and complete actions within timescales.
• Liaise with management, social workers, carers to ensure timely delivery of project objectives.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Planning skills

IT skills

Report writing

Communication with carers

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 3 in Childcare Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mosaic

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA

Salary: £36,621 - £40,458 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours:Monday to Wednesday 18.5 hours per week (Wednesday all day, and half day either Monday or Tuesday depending on preference)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 28th September 2026

Interview Date(s): 9th October 2026

As this is a part-time role, you will work alongside a colleague to develop and deliver a high-quality training programme for Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings Hosts, ensuring it meets identified needs while remaining within budget constraints. Providing training to foster carers is a statutory requirement for all fostering agencies. The quality and effectiveness of this training have a direct impact on the skills, knowledge and confidence of foster carers, enabling them to provide the best possible support to children in care. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can work independently, manage their own workload effectively, and contribute positively as part of a team. You will work closely with colleagues across the Fostering Service to ensure training provision is engaging, relevant and responsive to the needs of our carers and the children they support.

About the Role

Identify the training and development needs of Foster carers and Supported Lodgings hosts through regular consultation with the carers, trainers, internal departments and agencies. Commission suitable and appropriate training within the budget. Maintain accurate information regarding training commissioned and related invoice progression. Consider creative ways to encourage carers to engage and access training to develop their skills, including 1 to 1 support, locality group meetings and home visits where required. Support Foster carers and Supported Lodgings hosts access to all training platforms. Work closely with Thrive colleagues in Learning & Development. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of training packages and produce the annual training program. Maintain accurate electronic records of training and ensure training activity is recorded on mosaic, and provide data for the annual report. Complete actions within timescales, problem-solving, and liaising with management, social workers, carers to ensure efficient and timely delivery of project objectives.Participate in meetings with staff and other professionals to respond appropriately and flexibly to national, regional and local drivers that meet the needs of vulnerable children, young people and families.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

Please ensure that you cover all 7 points in your application and provide clear examples and evidence of how each point has been met.

• Have an NVQ level 3 in Childcare Diploma or Childcare Qualification, or evidence of continuing professional development.
• Have experience of working directly with challenging children and young people, as well as vulnerable young people in at least one of the following settings: social care, education, youth offending or health.
• Have knowledge of child development and an awareness of differing needs of children and young people and their carers, knowledge of other cultures, and have an understanding of the risk factors and prevention work that impacts upon children’s attachment, and presenting behaviours.
• Have an understanding of the impact of trauma upon child development, behaviour and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Have good time management skills, organisational and planning skills, assessment skills, IT skills, and a good standard of case recording and report writing skills.
• The ability to communicate confidently and respectfully with children, young people and carers and build trusting relationships; adapt to changing requirements and manage challenging situations; observe and analyse behaviour and identify solutions; work effectively independently and as part of a team and with other agencies; contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and information sharing; maintain accurate electronic and written records; and work within the Signs of Safety framework.
• The abilitybe accountable for allocated casework and undertake administrative tasks, maintaining effective recording systems and responding to queries.

You must have a current driving licence, access to a car, and be able to travel to designated locations.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Heather Hughes, Assistant Service manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Or

Aimee Hassell, Supervising Senior Social Work Practitioner

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]