Bolton - Workforce Development Officer
Bolton Council is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Workforce Development Officer to join their highly supportive and dynamic Team.
Location: Castleton Street, Tonge Moor
Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver reflective individual and group supervision to NQSW's and Apprentices in line with their specific programme requirements.
- In partnership with the GMSWA project manager, identify mentors for RSW candidates and support mentors through the delivery of the RSW programme
- Deliver the ASYE programme and support in its evaluation and development via an ASYE annual report. This will include providing assistance with portfolio completion where required, and the completion of final reports in partnership with line managers.
- Complete formal direct observations of practice amongst the Apprentice and ASYE cohorts, in line with their specific programme requirements.
- Mentor apprentices and work closely with university skills coaches to facilitate work-based learning requirements and complete assessment in practice with skills coach support.
- Develop and ensure a culture of learning and provide advice, support and mentoring across the Practice Educators (PE), Apprentice, Students, Return to Social Work candidates (RSW), ASYE cohort and wider workforce at events such as practice weeks and staff engagement sessions
- Support the Workforce Development Manager in the delivery of the PE programme. This will include the mentoring of Practice Educators, directing Stage 1 and Stage 2 Practice Educators to relevant ME Learning and masterclasses, the quality assurance of Practice Educator portfolios, and offering any advice relating to social work student practice concerns.
- Co-ordinate and deliver the Children's Services induction programme
- Contribute to the delivery of recruitment assessment days, and represent and champion Bolton council at external awareness/recruitment events such as careers fairs and exhibitions
- Deliver against the workforce development strategy as required, including retention strategy and career progression pathways
- Champion and role model Bolton Children's Services Practice Approach, Practice Standards, and Bolton Council's Corporate Values
- Support the link officer for RIP in the sharing of information across the workforce
- Support in the delivery of workforce training needs analysis and the translation of the same into practice improvement activity and training offer/s
- Ensure quality personal development reviews (PDRs) are undertaken across the workforce, including dip sampling of the same
- Any other duties in line with the post, which may be required from time to time.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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