Senior Learning & Development Officer, Pullar House

at  Perth Kinross Council

HOURS:

18 hours per week
We currently have the following opportunity:
Senior Learning & Development Officer - PKC12324
£23,932 - £25,781 (18 Hours per week)
Pullar House, Perth
Are you someone who loves enabling learning, is passionate about Social Work, and who is curious and ambitious about creating environments where people flourish?
We are looking for a dynamic, skilled, and experienced Senior Learning and Development Officer. This is a wide ranging role within the Learning and development Team, with Practice learning as a core part of the Senior Learning and Development Officer role.
Practice learning and it’s role in the development of Social Work students, practice educators and link workers, in adherence to our Social Work Codes of Practice, is key to the student and staff experience, supporting career progression, professional development, competence and confidence in workers, and directly influences the outcomes of people accessing the service and their carers.
We are passionate about PL and delivering high quality learning experiences for Social Work Students, their practice educators and link workers across the council.
We are driven and have made significant developments in relation to the student experience, the number of students we support, NQSW recruitment and support, and the career pathways available.
Although based within the HSCP, you will work with staff and students within the HSCP, Children’s Services and Justice. You will line manage a small team of SVQ Learning & Development staff, supporting the L&D Team Leader and team. You will also work closely with other Senior Learning & Development Officers to support and develop the infrastructure for Practice Learning. You will contribute to student supervision, support Link Worker learning & development, manage our small Social Work Sponsorship programme, support staff to access post-qualifying qualifications and represent the learning & development Team at both local and national level conversations in relation to developments in Social Work education or other learning related matters.
As a team, we are committed to our organisational values of Compassion, Ambition and Integrity. We aspire to using these values to support the way we work with the people we serve, to create learning environments conducive to enabling people to flourish.
We are a creative, lively, supportive and friendly team who are committed to creating a learning culture..
We are also committed to developing and building meaningful relationships which support learning, enhance opportunity, and foster curiosity. So we are always listening to what matters to people about their learning environment and experiences.
We embrace innovation, improvement and development, and work collaboratively with individuals, teams and services to support and facilitate them to learn, flourish, and imagine the future.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, you thrive in a dynamic environment, and you believe you can bring your unique skills and attributes to this work, we would love to hear from you.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Knowledge:

Essential

• A sound knowledge of and experience in contemporary Social Work practice
• A sound knowledge of the Standards in Social Work Education, the SSSC Codes of Practice & an understanding of current strategic developments in national social work education
• Knowledge of adult learning and how to create effective, supportive learning environments for different learners.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the statutory Social Work context
• Knowledge of SVQ Qualifications

Experience:

Essential

• You will have significant experience as a qualified Social Worker
• You will have considerable experience of working with Social Work Students and supporting Practice Educators
• You will have substantial experience of facilitating learning in different contexts, e.g. with groups and individuals
• You will have substantial experience of Supervision practice

You will have experience of line managing staff

• You will have experience in complex problem solving and using your critical thinking skills
• You will have experience of working within policies and infrastructures which ensure fair and equitable practice and access to learning opportunities.
• You will have skills in motivating and encouraging learning
• You will have a creative approach to enabling learning and working with different types of learners who have different needs and preferences.
• You will have skills in leading projects or developments and collaborating effectively with others
• You will be person centred in your approach and value effective relationships
• Working collaboratively with members of the workforce in different roles and contexts
• You are curious and have the confidence to challenge practice as required and as appropriate
• You will demonstrate critical reflection and analysis in all aspects of your work
• You will demonstrate leadership skills in working with others to create the best outcomes for learners
• You will have excellent organisational skills
• You will be experienced working autonomously and as an effective team member
• You will be a strategic thinker who can imagine opportunities for development and work with others to implement meaningful change

Desirable skills:

• Enabling learning programmes at individual and group levels
• Coaching conversations
• e-Learning experience
• Familiarity with Health and Social Care strategy, agenda and standards.
• Developing Learning frameworks and models for implementation

Technical skills:

• Microsoft Office
• A keen interest in digital and or a willingness to develop your capability in relation to blended learning support to maximise potential for supporting learning
• On line facilitation
• Communication skills

Qualifications:
Essential:
You will be a Qualified Social Worker. registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and have a Practice Learning Qualification. Ideally you will have studied at Masters Level in a related subject.

Benefits:

• Learning and development so you can flourish
• Team Development
• Flexible Working
• PKC conditions

Please refer the Job description for details