Practice Development Officer – Liverpool Contract

Job Title: Practice Development Officer Liverpool Council
Location: Local working arrangement (minimum 3 days per week on-site)
Contract Type: 3-month contract minimum
Employment Type: Limited company status
Rate: £42 per hour
Join Our Team as a Practice Development Officer
We are seeking an experienced and registered Children’s Social Worker to join our Workforce Development Team in a pivotal role. As a Practice Development Officer, you will play an essential part in supporting and mentoring our learners, delivering high-quality training, and promoting good practice throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver bespoke training programmes for:
Newly Qualified Social Workers
ASYE programme participants
Social Work Apprenticeships
Step-Up to Social Work candidates
Design and lead comprehensive training sessions, leveraging your expertise in:
Children’s legislation
Case management
Policies, frameworks, and procedures
Supervise and mentor members of the social care workforce
Support and collaborate with Practice Educators
Promote and advocate for best practice across the organisation
Contribute to quality assurance by participating in audits and improvement strategies
Work collaboratively to implement continuous professional development strategies for our social care workforceRequirements

Registered Children’s Social Worker (Social Work England)
Experience in a Practice Development Officer role or similar
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-quality training
Strong communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworksBenefits

Competitive rate: £42 per hour
3-month contract
Work under limited company status
Be part of a dynamic and supportive team environment
Continuous professional development opportunities
Flexible working with a local base (minimum 3 days/week on-site)How to Apply
If you’re a motivated and experienced Children’s Social Worker ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!
Please contact Delanie Heyes at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to apply or find out more