Workforce Development Officer - ESCA
Fixed Term, Full Time
Up to £29,869 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months.
Interview date: TBC
A supporting statement, when prompted in the application process is essential. All applications without a supporting statement will be declined.
The position is dedicated to the support of the practice placements and ASYE functions of the Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA) and requires the successful candidates to be able to attend the office in Chelmsford, or any other office or other venue as required, 3 days per week, with the remainder of your time being remote/home based if desired.
Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years!
Essex County Council (ECC) is achieving transformational change across Adult Social Care and Children and Families Services, underpinned by delivery of high quality practice and a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion. Development of a professional, knowledgeable and skilled workforce is central to achieving practice improvement and driving change; delivered by a joint Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA) service which meets the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) needs of both professional areas.
The ESCA Workforce Development Officer covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of a project or programme's objectives. The role is key to the effective and efficient operation of all projects/ programmes, supporting the Team Manager or Workforce Development Lead with day-to-day project management and/or commissioning of a high quality CPD offer to both workforces.
The ESCA Workforce Development Officer will be able to engage with, negotiate and influence a diverse group of individuals at all levels. This role will offer development, by building knowledge of the project management function and evidencing an innovative approach. The role requires a good understanding of adult learning theories and evidence of delivery and development of workforce projects and initiatives that support workforce strategies.
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The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.