Qualified Social Worker, Practice Development, Liverpool

Role: Qualified Social Worker, Practice Development Officer (Non-Case Holding)
Location: Liverpool City Council
Rate: £42 per hour
Pertemps are seeking an experienced and registered Children’s Social Worker to join the Workforce Development Team as a Practice Development Officer and make a meaningful impact on the professional growth of the social care workforce.

About the Role:
In this non-case holding position, you will:

• Support and mentor learners, including newly qualified social workers, apprentices, and Step-Up programme participants.
• Develop and deliver bespoke learner programmes to support Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Design and deliver high-quality training sessions rooted in your expertise in children’s legislation, case management, and frameworks.
• Supervise and mentor social care workforce members and support our Practice Educators.
• Promote good practice across the organization, conduct audits, and collaborate with the Quality Assurance Service.

Requirements:

• Qualified and registered children’s social worker with significant experience.
• Practice Educator qualification and experience in leading Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) programmes.
• Strong background in training design and delivery, with a focus on CPD.
• Proven expertise in supervision, mentoring, and quality assurance.
• Ideally, prior experience as a Practice Development Officer.

• Expectation to work on-site at least three days per week (diary-dependent). Candidates must be local to the Liverpool area or willing to commute.

 
If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more

 
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.