Job Description

Join Our Team as a Practice Development Officer!

Are you a Senior Social Worker with a Practice Educator qualification? Are you passionate about developing the next generation of social workers? This might be the perfect role for you!

Role Overview: We’re looking for an experienced Practice Development Officer to collaborate closely with our Principal Social Worker on the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Scheme. Funded by the Department of Health and Social Care until 31st March 2025, this is a unique chance to shape the future of social work in our community.

What You’ll Do:

Support Year-One Apprentices: Provide guidance and practical support for our first-year apprentices, helping them develop essential knowledge and experience.

Develop the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Handbook: Create a comprehensive guide tailored to our Reading-based program.

Recruitment Process Development: Shape our 2025 intake process to attract and select the best candidates. Why This Role?

Impactful Work: Play a critical role in developing a skilled social work workforce.

Hybrid Working: Balance your time between home and our Reading office. About You:

Senior Social Worker with a Practice Educator qualification.

Strong understanding of social work legal and practice frameworks.

Able to commute to Reading for in-office collaboration and support for apprentices. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to be part of an exciting, impactful journey in social work education and development