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Children's SP- Learning & Development Team - Leicester City

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 38 - 38 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Learning & Development
 Employer: Leicester City Council - Children's Social Care
 Contract: Fixed-term 12 months
 Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella)
 Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in-office post-induction)

About the Role:
 Leicester City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Learning & Development Team as a Senior Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is non-case holding and focuses on supporting the induction, training, and professional development of internationally recruited Social Workers and newly qualified staff, while contributing to service-wide learning and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver and support a 3-week induction for the new cohort of International Social Workers starting 27th April (in-person).
Provide ongoing mentoring, supervision, and development support, including 1:1 guidance, shadowing, and visits.
Develop and implement training programmes for international and newly qualified Social Workers, including AYSE workshops and bite-sized learning sessions.
Support service compliance and development, promoting evidence-based practice and high-quality social work services.
Track progress, identify development needs, and work with managers to ensure continuous workforce growth.Requirements:

Minimum 4 years frontline Social Work experience, including long-term practice in Children's Social Care.
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England (or equivalent).
Strong mentoring, training, and supervision skills; Practice Educator qualification not required.
Ability to work flexibly, including attending visits/meetings to support staff learning.
Full driving licence.Why Join Leicester City Council:

Opportunity to shape the learning and development of international and newly qualified Social Workers.
Hybrid working with flexibility post-induction.
Work within a values-driven organisation focused on confidence, clarity, respect, fairness, and accountability.
Supportive, professional environment aligned with the council's vision of high-quality, evidence-based social care.How to Apply:
 If this role is of interest, please reply with your updated CV and availability. Contact Mayur Rabari directly at (phone number removed) or m.rabari @(url removed) for a confidential discussion.

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