Learning & Development Officer

Bailey Finch Associates are delighted to assist our client with the role of Learning & Development Officer

Main purpose of job

• To develop and support the implementation of OD strategies to improve operations and service delivery through workforce planning

• To provide learning & development solutions and support to practitioners and managers across the Workforce

• To contribute to the provision of a range of effective workforce development activities and provide expert advice and guidance to Executive Leadership Team, Group Managers and Consultant Social Workers

Main Accountabilities

• To provide learning & development opportunities to practitioners across the business through direct delivery and develop a commissioning approach to procure specialist training solutions when as and when required

• To develop a dedicated internal training and development programme for leadership and management and emerging manager programmes, to improve leadership, organisational, staff and case management skills.

• To undertake annual needs and analysis of annual appraisals and PDP’s of skills and knowledge and develop overall strategy to meet identified gaps.

• To support the development of a workforce planning strategy and provide expert advice to Executive Leadership Team, Group Managers and Consultant Social Workers

• To embed a coaching culture and seeking ways to align values, behaviours framework to L&OD outputs and to support on employee engagement initiatives

• To disseminate best practice knowledge, research and learning opportunities both internally and externally through established systems

• To manage and be accountable for a delegated training budget

• Develop and deploy E- Learning and Blended Learning solutions to support organisational development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of training and development policies/procedures and soft skills to support the alignment of strategy, structure, management processes, people, and rewards

• Create and manage appropriate systems to ensure progress on workforce development and impact of training is monitored and evaluated

• To support the Practice Development Manager in attracting, recruiting, training and retaining a flow of good quality social workers for workforce succession planning.

• To support the Practice Development Manager with the coordination of co-ordinating the Step Up to Social Work programme, student placements and the successful delivery of the ASYE. To further developing apprenticeship, graduate, aspiring manager offer

• To develop, deliver and promote corporate and practice standards, encouraging access to practice guidance and research to support evidence based practice and promote Vision through the Corporate, New Manager’s and ASYE induction programme

• To develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships and professional networks and ensure a positive working relationship within the team and promote strategies for collaboration and a supportive team culture.

• To keep abreast of changing contexts and standards at local and national level, including those in social work practice

• Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

• Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of you and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department.