Social Work Development Officer

Wiltshire Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Quality Outcomes Innovating Stronger Outcomes

Join our Performance, Outcomes & Quality Assurance team as an OD Officer and be at the forefront of helping the council develop a flexible, highly skilled and capable workforce.

The team is responsible for transforming our Identity into a dynamic lived experience where continuous learning, employee experience, and effective change come together to drive development, innovation, and success. Our goal is to ensure we have the right people, with the right skills and attitudes, in the right jobs, at the right time.

As an OD officer, you will oversee and contribute to organisational development programmes, including initiatives such as the Step up to Social Work programme. You will be responsible for ensuring that the service recruitment targets for students are met, while supporting and enhancing the delivery of effective attraction, recruitment, and selection processes for Social Work students. You will attend fitness-to-practice reviews and observations and other key meetings to monitor students' progress.

We are seeking a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England, with a well-established background in health and social care. Our ideal candidate will have at least two years of Practice Education experience, along with a strong ability to design and deliver training programs. A good strategic and practical understanding of social worker policy and current national research in social care is essential. A formal training qualification is desirable, but not required.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.