• Job Description

  Req#: F0004-25-0017?language=en&page=408&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting role has arisen in the Adult Social Care directorate of Bath and North East Somerset Council. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced, skilled, and innovative Practice Development Lead to work within Adult Social Care, leading on the learning and development of our workforce. This presents an excellent opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in facilitating best practice across our front-line operational teams. We are committed to providing a positive learning and working environment, where people feel safe and supported to develop their practice. In order to foster a learning environment, you will work closely with internal and external partners, including team managers, practitioners, the Senior Leadership Team, training providers and academics. This role will be critical in supporting the workforce maintain and/or develop the required social work skills and knowledge to enable the best possible outcomes for those people who use our services.

  Main duties of the job

  An exciting role has arisen in the Adult Social Care directorate of Bath and North East Somerset Council. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced, skilled, and innovative Practice Development Lead to work within Adult Social Care, leading on the learning and development of our workforce. This presents an excellent opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in facilitating best practice across our front-line operational teams. We are committed to providing a positive learning and working environment, where people feel safe and supported to develop their practice. In order to foster a learning environment, you will work closely with internal and external partners, including team managers, practitioners, the Senior Leadership Team, training providers and academics. This role will be critical in supporting the workforce maintain and/or develop the required social work skills and knowledge to enable the best possible outcomes for those people who use our services.

  About us

  About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

  Details

  Date posted

  18 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £47,181 to £51,356 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  RITM0219631

  Job locations

  Civic Centre, Keynsham

  Keynsham

  Bath and North East Somerset

  BS31 1FS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

  An exciting role has arisen in the Adult Social Care directorate of Bath and North East Somerset Council. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced, skilled, and innovative Practice Development Lead to work within Adult Social Care, leading on the learning and development of our workforce. This presents an excellent opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in facilitating best practice across our front-line operational teams.

  We are committed to providing a positive learning and working environment, where people feel safe and supported to develop their practice. In order to foster a learning environment, you will work closely with internal and external partners, including team managers, practitioners, the Senior Leadership Team, training providers and academics.

  This role will be critical in supporting the workforce maintain and/or develop the required social work skills and knowledge to enable the best possible outcomes for those people who use our services.

  What will you be doing?

  You will be supporting the Principal Adult Social Worker in leading and managing the Learning and Development within B&NES adult social care. Your key responsibilities will be:

  • To identify the learning needs of the workforce in order to support the delivery of high-quality training which meets the identified need.
  • To lead our practice weeks and bespoke training events and offer including our contract with RiPFA.
  • To coordinate, alongside the Principal Social Worker, the Degree Apprenticeship in Social Work (DASW) and Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.
  • To coordinate post qualifying social work programmes such as the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA).

  About you:

  The ideal candidate will:

  • Be forward thinking, innovative and self-driven
  • Have strong organisational and inter personal skills
  • Be an excellent communicator, in terms of clear and effective verbal and written communication. This includes active listening and providing constructive feedback
  • Be experienced in management
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience of an Advanced Social Worker, in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework
  • Be an expert in Social Work Practice, demonstrating a thorough understanding of social work principles, values, and legislation
  • Be committed to continuous professional development, committed to your own, and others, ongoing learning and development by remaining updated with the latest research, policies, and best practices in social work
  • Be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have PEPS 2 (or equivalent)

  Applicants for those wishing to work part-time will be considered.

  If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Timothy Shearn, Principal Social Worker on 01225 477064 or email timothy_shearn@bathnes.gov.uk

  Interview date: Wednesday 10th September 2025.

  No agencies please.

  *Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

  Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

  We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

  At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

  We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

  We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

  The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

  Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

  Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

  An exciting role has arisen in the Adult Social Care directorate of Bath and North East Somerset Council. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced, skilled, and innovative Practice Development Lead to work within Adult Social Care, leading on the learning and development of our workforce. This presents an excellent opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in facilitating best practice across our front-line operational teams.

  We are committed to providing a positive learning and working environment, where people feel safe and supported to develop their practice. In order to foster a learning environment, you will work closely with internal and external partners, including team managers, practitioners, the Senior Leadership Team, training providers and academics.

  This role will be critical in supporting the workforce maintain and/or develop the required social work skills and knowledge to enable the best possible outcomes for those people who use our services.

  What will you be doing?

  You will be supporting the Principal Adult Social Worker in leading and managing the Learning and Development within B&NES adult social care. Your key responsibilities will be:

  • To identify the learning needs of the workforce in order to support the delivery of high-quality training which meets the identified need.
  • To lead our practice weeks and bespoke training events and offer including our contract with RiPFA.
  • To coordinate, alongside the Principal Social Worker, the Degree Apprenticeship in Social Work (DASW) and Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.
  • To coordinate post qualifying social work programmes such as the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA).

  About you:

  The ideal candidate will:

  • Be forward thinking, innovative and self-driven
  • Have strong organisational and inter personal skills
  • Be an excellent communicator, in terms of clear and effective verbal and written communication. This includes active listening and providing constructive feedback
  • Be experienced in management
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience of an Advanced Social Worker, in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework
  • Be an expert in Social Work Practice, demonstrating a thorough understanding of social work principles, values, and legislation
  • Be committed to continuous professional development, committed to your own, and others, ongoing learning and development by remaining updated with the latest research, policies, and best practices in social work
  • Be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have PEPS 2 (or equivalent)

  Applicants for those wishing to work part-time will be considered.

  If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Timothy Shearn, Principal Social Worker on 01225 477064 or email timothy_shearn@bathnes.gov.uk

  Interview date: Wednesday 10th September 2025.

  No agencies please.

  *Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

  Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

  We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

  At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

  We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

  We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

  The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

  Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

  Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • See Role Specific Criteria.

  Desirable

  • See Role Specific Criteria.

  Experience

  Essential

  • See Role Specific Criteria.

  Desirable

  • See Role Specific Criteria.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • See Role Specific Criteria.

  Desirable

  • See Role Specific Criteria.

  Experience

  Essential

  • See Role Specific Criteria.

  Desirable

  • See Role Specific Criteria.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bath & North East Somerset Council

  Address

  Civic Centre, Keynsham

  Keynsham

  Bath and North East Somerset

  BS31 1FS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bath & North East Somerset Council

  Address

  Civic Centre, Keynsham

  Keynsham

  Bath and North East Somerset

  BS31 1FS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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