3 months contract with local authority
In collaboration with the Training Manager, this role is pivotal in advancing employee development in line with the Social Care Wales Workforce Development Programme. The position is essential for fostering competent and qualified social care workers. It also plays a crucial role in delivering quality practice-based learning opportunities for student social workers, ensuring compliance with Local Authority hosting requirements.
Responsibilities:
* Serve as an Assessor for social work students and social workers pursuing post-qualifying awards as needed.
* Facilitate access to Continuing Professional Education and Learning (CPEL) programs for social work employees, collaborating with candidates and team managers to enhance engagement.
* Plan, commission, and support independent practice-based assessments in accordance with the Council’s procurement rules.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of professional development programs and student/candidate assessment arrangements.
* Collaborate with Partner HEI programs to manage and deliver social work qualifying and post-qualifying programs.
* Work with Team Managers/mentors to implement the Local Authority’s support model for Social Workers in their first three years of practice.
* Coordinate, allocate, monitor, and evaluate social care sector work placements.
* Represent the Local Authority in regional workforce development forums related to practice learning and continuing professional education and learning, deputizing for the Training Manager as needed.
* Support the development and delivery of the First Three Years in Practice program, including implementing quality assurance processes and conducting annual reviews of outcomes and impact.
* Stay informed on Professional Development advancements through relevant journals, meetings, and courses.
* Research new workplace learning technologies and methodologies and present findings.
* Compile and distribute best practice materials to service areas regularly to enhance workforce development.
* Prepare reports, attend and chair meetings, and contribute to Welsh Government/Social Care Wales reports and returns as required.
Requirements
* Actively support the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as per the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
* Ensure personal and others' health and safety by complying with relevant legislation.
* Adhere to the Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy and associated procedures, reporting concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children or adults at risk, and complete relevant safeguarding training.
* Support the Council’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and deliver climate-resilient services and places.
* Perform additional duties or work hours as required, commensurate with your grade or level of responsibility.
* Be flexible to work from various locations as needed by the role.