Practice Development Officer

Job Title: Practice Development Officer (Children’s Social Care) – Non-Case Holding Role

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid – minimum 3 days on site per week)

Contract: 3-month minimum placement

Rate: £42 per hour (Ltd company status)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and registered Children’s Social Worker to join our Workforce Development Team in a non-case holding role. This position plays a key part in supporting and mentoring our learners, while driving forward high standards of practice across the service.

You will bring a solid background as a Practice Development Officer, with specific expertise in designing, developing, and leading the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of the ASYE programme, providing support and mentorship to newly qualified social workers.
• Design, develop, and implement robust learner programmes that support the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of our social care workforce, including Apprenticeships and Step-Up to Social Work schemes.
• Act as a Practice Educator, supervising and mentoring both learners and fellow educators.
• Deliver high-quality, comprehensive training sessions, underpinned by expert knowledge of:
• Children’s legislation
• Case management
• Policies and procedures
• National and local practice frameworks
• Champion good practice across the organisation and contribute to the work of the Quality Assurance Service, including the completion of audits and service reviews.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Children’s Social Worker (Social Work England)
• Prior experience as a Practice Development Officer
• Qualified Practice Educator
• Proven experience in supervising, mentoring, and supporting the professional development of social workers
• In-depth understanding of children’s social care legislation and statutory responsibilities
• Confident in delivering training and professional development programmes
• Ability to work flexibly on site (minimum 3 days per week) – must live locally within the Liverpool area

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of our social care workforce and promote excellence in practice across children’s services. You’ll work within a supportive team environment where professional growth and innovation are encouraged.

Please email your Cv to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk