At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead training projects to enhance social care practices and deliver mandatory courses.
- Company: Join Norfolk County Council, dedicated to improving community services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holidays, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in social care while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in social care required.
The predicted salary is between 49818 - 49818 £ per year.
Learning and Development Consultant | 11487 | temporary contract to cover maternity leave until July 2027/secondment opportunity | part-time 32 hours per week | £45,268 to £49,818 per annum pro rata | Grade K | Norwich
Are you passionate about learning and development and committed to improving social care practice?
Norfolk County Council is looking for a Learning and Development Consultant to implement several key projects and ensure mandatory training courses are delivered effectively.
In this role, you will lead on organising training for colleagues in Children’s Services and Adult Social Services, in line with government guidance and best practice.
You will specifically oversee Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity Act training.
- We Require Someone
- with a strong knowledge of adult learning principles and training methodologies
- with an extensive knowledge and experience of Adult Social Care or Children’s Services
- who can work autonomously and under their own drive
- who has excellent teamwork, networking and communication skills
- with the skills to identify future learning needs and organise projects from inception to fruition.
A working knowledge of safeguarding best practice would be beneficial.
- These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
- Financial benefits such as:- ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
- A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
- Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
- Redeployment closing date: 11 November 2026
- All other applicants closing date: 18 November 2026
Learning & Development Consultant 11487 in Norwich employer: Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to training opportunities and resources to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children in the community. Located in Norwich, this role provides the unique advantage of working within a collaborative environment that values partnership with schools and families, ensuring a rewarding experience for all involved.
