Training & Development Officer

Identify the training and development needs of Foster carers and Supported Lodgings hosts through regular consultation with the carers, trainers, internal departments and agencies. Commission suitable and appropriate training within the budget. Maintain accurate information regarding training commissioned and related invoice progression. Consider creative ways to encourage carers to engage and access training to develop their skills, including 1 to 1 support, locality group meetings and home visits where required. Support Foster carers and Supported Lodgings hosts access to all training platforms. Work closely with Thrive colleagues in Learning & Development. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of training packages and produce the annual training program. Maintain accurate electronic records of training and ensure training activity is recorded on mosaic, and provide data for the annual report. Complete actions within timescales, problem-solving, and liaising with management, social workers, carers to ensure efficient and timely delivery of project objectives. Participate in meetings with staff and other professionals to respond appropriately and flexibly to national, regional and local drivers that meet the needs of vulnerable children, young people and families.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

Please ensure that you cover all 7 points in your application and provide clear examples and evidence of how each point has been met.

Have an NVQ level 3 in Childcare Diploma or Childcare Qualification, or evidence of continuing professional development.

Have experience of working directly with challenging children and young people, as well as vulnerable young people in at least one of the following settings: social care, education, youth offending or health.

Have knowledge of child development and an awareness of differing needs of children and young people and their carers, knowledge of other cultures, and have an understanding of the risk factors and prevention work that impacts upon children’s attachment, and presenting behaviours.

Have an understanding of the impact of trauma upon child development, behaviour and ability to build trusting relationships.

Have good time management skills, organisational and planning skills, assessment skills, IT skills, and a good standard of case recording and report writing skills.

The ability to communicate confidently and respectfully with children, young people and carers and build trusting relationships; adapt to changing requirements and manage challenging situations; observe and analyse behaviour and identify solutions; work effectively independently and as part of a team and with other agencies; contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and information sharing; maintain accurate electronic and written records; and work within the Signs of Safety framework.

The ability be accountable for allocated casework and undertake administrative tasks, maintaining effective recording systems and responding to queries.

You must have a current driving licence, access to a car, and be able to travel to designated locations.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Heather Hughes, Assistant Service manager

Telephone: 0116 305 9755

Email: Heather.Hughes@leics.gov.uk

Or

Aimee Hassell, Supervising Senior Social Work Practitioner

Telephone: 0116 305 8001

Email: Aimee.Hassell@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

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