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Workforce Development Lead
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 350 - 350 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a skilled Workforce Development Lead to join Liverpool City Council's Adult Social Care Team on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
About the Role
Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Workforce Development Lead to take a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our new Adult Social Care Workforce Development Strategy.
This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership and programme management for the development and early implementation of a citywide workforce plan – spanning the council’s in-house services, commissioned providers, and the wider care market.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in addressing workforce challenges, enhancing capacity and capability across the sector, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for the people of Liverpool.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the design and development of Liverpool’s Adult Social Care Workforce Development Strategy, aligned with local improvement priorities and national policy.
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Oversee workforce data collection, analysis, and needs assessment across all service delivery areas.
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Support the creation of a recruitment and retention strategy that addresses market pressures and fosters sustainable workforce models.
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Establish a citywide training, development, and qualifications framework for internal and external care staff.
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Develop career pathways, leadership programmes, and initiatives promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience.
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Engage and collaborate with NHS partners, independent providers, training bodies, and regional networks.
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Produce a clear and deliverable implementation plan, with resource and governance recommendations.
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Identify and advise on funding opportunities and sustainable workforce investment models.
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Provide regular progress updates and strategic advice to senior leaders and elected members.
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Lead and develop a training plan to support the Adult Social Care Transformation Programme and address CQC recommendations.
About You
We are looking for an influential leader with a strong track record in workforce strategy and development within Adult Social Care, health, or related sectors.
You will have:
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Significant experience in strategic workforce planning and programme delivery.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across sectors and influence at a senior level.
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Knowledge of recruitment, retention, training frameworks, and sector regulations (including CQC standards).
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Excellent analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
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The ability to work at pace, deliver results, and adapt to changing priorities.
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