Professional Education Consultant
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £44,650 - £47,724 per annum
- Closing date
- 07/07/2024
- Department
- Children Services
- Contract type
- Fixed Term
- Work pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- 30 (4 days per week)
- Job type
- Social Work - Children
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1451/41098
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1451/41098
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £44,650 - £47,724 per annum
- Closing date
- 07/07/2024
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Department
- Children Services
- Contract type
- Fixed Term
- Work pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- 30 (4 days per week)
- Job type
- Social Work - Children
Ready to make a real difference & shape Anti-Racist Practice in the professional development of social workers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Social Work Education Team as a Professional Education Consultant on a part-time ( up to 4 days) 12-month secondment or fixed term contract.
The Social Work Education Team is at the forefront for professional development, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and diligent social work Practice Educator. Bringing focus, ideas, and energy to our work, the postholder will influence and shape the development of social work practice including the next generation of social workers. Working across Adult and Children’s services you will have a genuine opportunity to influence the shape the delivery of practice education & mentoring through an anti-racist lens. This will include implementing recommendations from recent anti-racist practice research conducted by Sussex University in East Sussex County Council, to conduct research around failing black, racialised and minoritised ethnic students & support for practice educators, mentors and supervisors to develop practice learning skills.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker & Practice Educator with a strong background in anti-racist practice, commitment to providing high quality practice learning to students, Newly Qualified Social Workers and to continuing professional development.
Application eligibility :
1. You will be a registered social worker.
2. You will be a qualified Practice Educator.
We are looking for candidates who are able to work at the Experienced Practitioner Level of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) Have knowledge of practice learning and social work education at qualifying and post qualifying levels and have experience of contributing to the learning of social work students and qualified staff.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When submitting your CV and Cover letter be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. We look forward to hearing from you.
Interviews will take place face to face within two weeks of closing date.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact
Rachel Moran, Practice Manager
Mobile: 07880 179685
Email: Rachel.moran@eastsussex.gov.uk
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
