Learning and Development Officer

The role takes a strategic approach to training, assessing the skills and knowledge within an organisation and determining what training is needed to grow and retain these skills. You'll either design and deliver the training yourself or arrange for a third-party trainer to do it.

You can deliver training to groups or individuals via a range of methods such as online, face-to-face or blended learning.

About you:

The right person will have:

• Degree/ Ma in Social Work
• Practice Educator Qualification
• Training qualifications
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent organisation Skills
• A passion for learning and the development of people
• IT literate
• interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels of an organisation, motivate others and change people's attitudes when necessary
• analytical skills to identify training needs and learning gaps
• written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
• presentation skills
• problem-solving and negotiation skills
• initiative and the ability to offer new ideas
• strong teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely
• organisational and planning skills to manage your time and to meet deadlines and objectives
• good time-keeping skills and the ability to multitask to enable you to effectively manage training schedules
• proactive, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work
• personal commitment to improving your own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuing learning and development
• a flexible approach to work and an understanding of how diversity and inclusion influences the planning and delivery of training.
• The ability to work independently
• A valid driving license and the ability to travel around the county

• identify training and development needs within an organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments
• design, expand and manager training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and the individual
• create and/or deliver a range of training using face-to-face, digital and blended learning options
• produce training materials for in-house courses
• plan and assess the 'return on investment' of any training or development programme, considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within budgets
• develop effective induction programmes for new staff, apprentices and graduate trainees
• monitor and review the progress of trainees through appraisals, questionnaires and discussions with managers, and provide trainees with timely and constructive feedback
• devise individual learning plans
• ensure that statutory training requirements are met
• evaluate training and development programmes, and prepare reports for management in areas such as usage, engagement and performance
• amend and revise programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment and industry developments
• help line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups
• promote a work culture of continuing professional development (CPD)
• keep up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses
• research new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and present this research.

Contact details:

Practice Development Manager: Melanie Brindle

melanie.brindle1@powys.gov.uk

How to apply

Fill out our online application, it's simple, just follow the process step by step. Once submitted, we will email you to let you know we've received your application.

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Job title Learning and Development Officer Job reference CHL3146D Date posted 14/03/2023 Application closing date 16/04/2023 Location TBC Salary Grade 11 Point 30 to Point 32 £36,298 to £38,296per annum pro rata £18.81to £19.85 per hour Package 18.5 hours, Permanent Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Children's Services Attachments Job description

About the role:

The role takes a strategic approach to training, assessing the skills and knowledge within an organisation and determining what training is needed to grow and retain these skills. You'll either design and deliver the training yourself or arrange for a third-party trainer to do it.

You can deliver training to groups or individuals via a range of methods such as online, face-to-face or blended learning.

About you:

The right person will have:

• Degree/ Ma in Social Work
• Practice Educator Qualification
• Training qualifications
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent organisation Skills
• A passion for learning and the development of people
• IT literate
• interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels of an organisation, motivate others and change people's attitudes when necessary
• analytical skills to identify training needs and learning gaps
• written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
• presentation skills
• problem-solving and negotiation skills
• initiative and the ability to offer new ideas
• strong teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely
• organisational and planning skills to manage your time and to meet deadlines and objectives
• good time-keeping skills and the ability to multitask to enable you to effectively manage training schedules
• proactive, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work
• personal commitment to improving your own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuing learning and development
• a flexible approach to work and an understanding of how diversity and inclusion influences the planning and delivery of training.
• The ability to work independently
• A valid driving license and the ability to travel around the county

• identify training and development needs within an organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments
• design, expand and manager training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and the individual
• create and/or deliver a range of training using face-to-face, digital and blended learning options
• produce training materials for in-house courses
• plan and assess the 'return on investment' of any training or development programme, considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within budgets
• develop effective induction programmes for new staff, apprentices and graduate trainees
• monitor and review the progress of trainees through appraisals, questionnaires and discussions with managers, and provide trainees with timely and constructive feedback
• devise individual learning plans
• ensure that statutory training requirements are met
• evaluate training and development programmes, and prepare reports for management in areas such as usage, engagement and performance
• amend and revise programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment and industry developments
• help line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups
• promote a work culture of continuing professional development (CPD)
• keep up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses
• research new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and present this research.

Contact details:

Practice Development Manager: Melanie Brindle

melanie.brindle1@powys.gov.uk

How to apply

Fill out our online application, it's simple, just follow the process step by step. Once submitted, we will email you to let you know we've received your application.

To find out more about working in Children’s Services please visit our