Job Title: Practice Development Officer - Children's Social Care

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days on-site per week)

Rate: £42ph Ltd

Are you a passionate and experienced Practice Development Officer ready to make a real impact in children's social care? We're looking for a registered social worker to support and mentor learners within our Workforce Development Team, helping shape the next generation of social workers.

About the Role:

You'll play a central role in delivering and leading our ASYE programme, developing high-quality learner pathways, and mentoring our workforce to excellence. You'll work closely with Practice Educators and support our Quality Assurance Service, driving best practice across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the ASYE programme and mentoring newly qualified social workers.
• Designing and delivering impactful learner programmes, including Apprenticeships and Step-ups.
• Facilitating high-quality training, using your expertise in children's legislation, case management, policies, and frameworks.
• Supporting Practice Educators and promoting continuous professional development.
• Undertaking audits and championing good practice across the organisation.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Practice Development Officer or similar role.
• Strong background in mentoring, supervising, and delivering training.
• In-depth knowledge of children's social care and professional development frameworks.
• Ability to work on-site in the Liverpool area at least 3 days a week.

To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call 07824534126 and ask for Anton Mostert or email [email protected]

Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis.

If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!

Reasons to register with Caritas:

• Honest & Supportive Career Consultant
• Additional Dedicated Payroll Consultant
• Holistic Support Package for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
• Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide
• Access to Exclusive Projects
• Subsidised training
• Free DBS check
• CV writing service
• Interview technique coaching

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.