Social Work Apprenticeship and Development Lead

Social Work Apprenticeship and Development Lead

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary: £40,221 - £42,403

Hours per week: 37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Adult Social Care - Transforming Lives

Are you ready to begin your journey into social work management? Apply now for this 12 month role within Adult Social Care, designed for individuals looking to strengthen their expertise and grow into a leadership position.

As the Social Work Apprentice Development Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the future of social work apprentices. You’ll be responsible for developing and coordinating apprentice placements, guiding their growth over 12 months. This includes reviewing portfolios and observing their practice to ensure they meet the highest standards of professional development.

Your primary goal will be to empower apprentices to reach their full potential while ensuring high-quality service delivery. Your responsibilities include supervising, promoting development and modelling best practices to cultivate a high-performance culture.

We are looking for a strong role model who sets high standards for themselves and others. Your ability to demonstrate and promote excellent practice will inspire those around you.

To be considered, you must be a registered social worker with Social Work England, with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. Experience in coaching, mentoring or supervising students or fellow social workers is essential.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

For more details, contact Kaylie Chapman, Principal Social Worker, at Kaylie.Chapman@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01722432309.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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