Social Work Development Officer

NHS; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000

Job description

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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.

Main Duties of the Job

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.

About Us

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.

Date posted: 28 March 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £38,626 to £40,476 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: F0041-3686

Job Responsibilities

Please read the job description for full details. Delivery of services to support the Council and its partners in longer term; corporate compliance, contracting, planning, performance, policy and strategy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Please read the job description for full details.
• Desirable: Please read the job description for full details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Wiltshire Council

Address: County Hall, Bythesea Rd, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN

Employer's Website: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/