We’re looking for a Social Work Professional Development Lead to champion high‑quality practice, support continuous learning, and influence real service improvement for the people of Wakefield.
Responsibilities
* Drive the implementation and embedding of our Quality Assurance Practice Framework.
* Lead the development of audit tools, learning interventions, workshops and masterclasses to grow practice excellence.
* Oversee and analyse quality assurance activity, turning insights into meaningful improvement.
* Work closely with the Principal Social Worker to set and promote practice standards.
* Lead the Social Work Professional Development Team, including supervision of the Learning & Development Advisor.
* Support the delivery of exceptional ASYE programmes, student placements, apprenticeships and practice education.
* Represent Wakefield in internal and external ASYE moderation, progression panels and teaching partnership activity.
* Write high‑quality reports to influence senior leadership and strategic decision making.
* Build strong partnerships that promote a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* A qualified and registered Social Worker with significant post‑qualifying experience in adult social care.
* Skilled at leading, supervising or mentoring practitioners, students or NQSWs.
* Confident analysing data and writing clear, meaningful reports.
* Knowledgeable about adult social care legislation, governance, practice frameworks, KSS and PCF.
* A strong communicator who can influence at all levels and inspire confidence across services.
* Passionate about learning, development and delivering excellent practice across our workforce.
* Practice Educator experience (Stage 1 or 2), ASYE assessor experience, and management qualifications are highly valued.
Benefits
* A supportive, forward‑thinking environment where your ideas will drive meaningful change.
* Opportunities to shape workforce development at a strategic level.
* Hybrid working with flexibility where it matters.
* Continuous professional development and training.
* The chance to influence practice and outcomes across a major local authority.
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