Grade 6- £38,058- £41,442pa
Havering Social Care Academy Officer
The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Care Academy Officer to contribute to the delivery and support the training and development of staff across Adults and Children's services, including foster carers and providers. Improving outcomes for Adults & Children's Social Care and support at Havering.
Purpose of the role
* To support the Principal Social Worker & the Havering Social Care Academy Workforce Development Manager in the delivery of a Learning and Development strategy for the workforce across Adults and Children’s Social Care within Starting Well, Living Well, & Ageing Well (People Directorate).
* To contribute to the planning and implementation of workforce development strategies to help the service develop its employees through the commissioning of Learning and Development programmes and initiatives including specialist learning for specified service areas.
* To support activity around the children’s and adults social care workforces including local and national data collection, communication with regulators, gathering information for employer health checks.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact sophie.forder@havering.gov.uk
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8th January 2025 at 23:59. However, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.
Additional Information
The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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