Workforce Development Officer (Ref 4348)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £35,411 - £39,493 per annum
An opportunity has arisen to join us as a Workforce Development Officer within Adult Social Care Workforce Development Team.
We are looking for an innovative, highly motivated person with strong communication and organisational skills to be part of our Workforce Development Team. The individual will need to hold a Practice Educator Award or be willing to work towards it and have a passion for developing students.
This is a fantastic chance to be involved in providing a comprehensive and efficient Workforce Development Service and developing student Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers.
This is a key post within our Workforce Development Team where you will work closely with the Workforce Development Service Manager and Workforce Development Leads to provide the highest level of support for all Workforce Development matters.
There will be a key requirement to organise and provide support to student social workers on placement and the post holder will also need to support a group of Newly Qualified Social Workers. There will be a requirement to carry out project work and deliver mentoring support and workshops online where necessary.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual who has experience of supporting student Social Workers or Newly Qualified Social Workers in a practice educator capacity. They will also need :-
- Outstanding prioritisation skills and able to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to manage demanding and challenging discussions sensitively and effectively, and the ability to write concise and clear documents.
- Experience or ability to learn skills in learning & development, including identifying workforce development needs, developing and implementing workforce development plans, evaluating impact and measuring effectiveness.
- A PEPS approved Practice Educator Award or willing to work towards.
- A people-orientated approach and be enthusiastic and positive about helping others develop to achieve their potential.
If you have the skills and qualities required for this role and are looking to make a difference in a fast-paced service to bring real benefits to Adult Social Care, we would be keen to hear from you.
Interviews are due to take place on Thursday, 16th February 2023.
For an informal discussion please contact Vicki Baker on vicki.baker@devon.gov.uk or 01392 383839.
Please note Devon County Council is not currently offering VISA sponsorship for this role. We will only consider applicants with valid Right to Work in the UK.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.