Senior Professional Development Officer – Social Work

North East Ambition; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in North East England seeks a Professional Development Officer to join their Quality Assurance and Development Team. This role offers the chance to leverage social work experience to reshape professional development initiatives for social workers. Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, redesigning induction programs, and participating in high-level decision-making panels. A Social Work Degree and professional body membership are required. This position provides a competitive rewards package and supports hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven social work knowledge and experience in Adult Social Care.
• Able to provide expert advice and decision-making.
• Experience in supporting the professional development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Review and redesign induction programmes for social workers.
• Facilitate decision-making panels and provide specialist advice.
• Mentor staff undertaking post-qualification modules.

Skills

Knowledge of current professional development initiatives and challenges

Ability to engage and work collaboratively

Research and project planning skills

Education

Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Membership of a professional body (Social Work England)

Job description

A local authority in North East England seeks a Professional Development Officer to join their Quality Assurance and Development Team. This role offers the chance to leverage social work experience to reshape professional development initiatives for social workers. Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, redesigning induction programs, and participating in high-level decision-making panels. A Social Work Degree and professional body membership are required. This position provides a competitive rewards package and supports hybrid working arrangements.