Job Description
Job Title: Practice Development Officer Liverpool Council \nLocation: Local working arrangement (minimum 3 days per week on-site)\n Contract Type: 3-month contract minimum\n Employment Type: Limited company status\n Rate: £42 per hour\nJoin Our Team as a Practice Development Officer \nWe are seeking an experienced and registered Children’s Social Worker to join our Workforce Development Team in a pivotal role. As a Practice Development Officer, you will play an essential part in supporting and mentoring our learners, delivering high-quality training, and promoting good practice throughout the organisation.\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop and deliver bespoke training programmes for:\nNewly Qualified Social Workers\nASYE programme participants\nSocial Work Apprenticeships\nStep-Up to Social Work candidates\nDesign and lead comprehensive training sessions, leveraging your expertise in:\nChildren’s legislation\nCase management\nPolicies, frameworks, and procedures\nSupervise and mentor members of the social care workforce\nSupport and collaborate with Practice Educators\nPromote and advocate for best practice across the organisation\nContribute to quality assurance by participating in audits and improvement strategies\nWork collaboratively to implement continuous professional development strategies for our social care workforceRequirements\n\nRegistered Children’s Social Worker (Social Work England)\nExperience in a Practice Development Officer role or similar\nDemonstrated ability to design and deliver high-quality training\nStrong communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills\nAbility to work both independently and within a team\nIn-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworksBenefits\n\nCompetitive rate: £42 per hour\n3-month contract\nWork under limited company status\nBe part of a dynamic and supportive team environment\nContinuous professional development opportunities\nFlexible working with a local base (minimum 3 days/week on-site)How to Apply\nIf you’re a motivated and experienced Children’s Social Worker ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!\n Please contact Delanie Heyes at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to apply or find out more