Workforce Development Co-ordinator

Part Time 30 hours per week

Are you looking for a role where you make a difference?

Are you looking to be part of a flexible and supportive team?

Do you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and are proactive and willing to help and support others?

If the answer is yes, then we may have the role for you!

About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Workforce Development Co-ordinator within the People and Culture directorate at Devon County Council. This is a fantastic chance to be involved in providing a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the Workforce Development Team in Integrated Adult Social Care.

This is a permanent role at 30 hours per week over 4 days. Flexible working can be considered.

The Workforce Development Co-ordinator will provide administrative support for Workforce matters which will include:

* Meeting preparation, minute taking and follow up administrative support and ensuring meeting agendas and minutes are sent out at appropriate times so staff receive a high quality service.

* Play a key role in developing Workforce Development information materials and ensuring the web site is up to date and information is of a high quality.

* Provide co-ordination of key learning and development programs for professionals working in Integrated Adult Social Care

* Provide co-ordination of student placement activity within Social Work and Occupational Therapy

* Provide co-ordination of the ASYE scheme and Preceptorship scheme for Newly Qualified Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.

Further duties and responsibilities are noted in the Job Description.

About you
We are looking for an innovative, highly motivated person with strong communication and organisational skills to be part of our Workforce Development Team.

You will also need:

* Good interpersonal skills

* Accuracy with attention to detail

* Able work well as part of a Team as well as on own initiative

* Ability to work automatously in a Hybrid Working environment for a team that works countywide

* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines

* Experience in the use of Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Further attributes are noted in the Person Specification.

What we can offer you

* We are committed to your learning and development, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision.

* We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.

* Flexible working opportunities are available, these include flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the service – please discuss further at interview)

* Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

* As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon has never been more attractive.

If you have the skills and qualities required for this role and are looking to make a difference in a fast-paced front-line service to bring real benefits to your community, we would be keen to hear from you.

Interviews are due to be held on 5th July 2024.

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

* DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.

* Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.

* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

* Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.

* For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page