Liquid Personnel
Children's Services
WorkforceDevelopmentOfficer
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“Workforce Development Officer at Liquid Personnel. Skills: Workforce development, Social Work practice, Children's Services. Coordinate workforce entry pathways. Support career progression pathways”
What You'll Achieve.
Support professional development; Support progression; Support workforce development; Support continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
Eligible to work in the UK, Full UK driving licence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Social Work England registration, Eligible to work in the UK, Full UK driving licence, Degree level qualification in Social Work, Extensive post-qualification experience, Experience supporting professional staff, Knowledge of childcare legislation, Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, Knowledge of evidence-based practice
What You'll Do.
Coordinate workforce entry pathways
Support career progression pathways
Deliver reflective supervision
Support ASYE programme delivery
Undertake direct observations
Work closely with universities
Support development of learning culture
Assist in Practice Educator programme delivery
Coordinate Children's Services induction
Support recruitment activities
Contribute to workforce strategy
Champion Practice Approach
Support training needs analysis
Promote relational approaches
Promote restorative approaches
Monitor completion of PDRs
Work collaboratively with managers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with universities; Work with skills coaches; Collaborate with managers; Collaborate with practitioners; Collaborate with universities; Collaborate with partner organisations
Full Job Description
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Workforce Development Officer to join its client in Bolton, supporting workforce development, learning, and career progression across Children's Services. What will your responsibilities be? As a Workforce Development Officer for our client in Bolton, you will: Coordinate and support workforce entry and career progression pathways, including the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), apprenticeships, student placements, Practice Educator programmes, and Return to Social Work initiatives. Deliver reflective individual and group supervision to Newly Qualified Social Workers and Apprentices in line with programme requirements. Support the delivery, development, and evaluation of the ASYE programme, including portfolio support, direct observations, and final assessment reports. Undertake direct observations of practice for ASYE and Apprentice cohorts to support professional development and progression. Mentor apprentices and work closely with universities and skills coaches to facilitate work-based learning and assessment requirements. Support the development of a positive learning culture across Children's Services through mentoring, coaching, and workforce engagement activities. Assist in the delivery of the Practice Educator programme, including supporting Practice Educators, quality assuring portfolios, and providing advice regarding student placements. Coordinate and deliver Children's Services induction programmes for new starters. Support recruitment activities, including assessment centres, careers fairs, awareness events, and promotional activities. Contribute to the delivery of Bolton's workforce development strategy, retention initiatives, and career progression pathways. Champion Bolton Children's Services Practice Approach, Practice Standards, and Corporate Values across the workforce. Support the delivery of workforce training needs analysis and contribute to the development of learning
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