Children’s Practice Academy Lead, £46ph, Liverpool

Position: Children's Workforce Academy Lead
Department: Practice Academy, Children’s Services
Rate: £46 per hour (inside IR35)
Location: Liverpool (3 days per week on-site)
Contract: Initial 3-month placement

Role Overview
Pertemps are recruiting for a dynamic Children's Workforce Academy Lead who is a registered and experienced children's social worker, as well as a certified Practice Educator. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in Children’s Services, with a background in managing and supervising social workers, and a solid understanding of workforce development and training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workforce Development Leadership: Lead workforce development initiatives within Children’s Services from a practice-oriented perspective, supporting the Head of Service of Workforce Development and Learning.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to Practice Development Officers and Workforce Coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Recruitment and Training: Oversee the recruitment, induction, and training of new team members.
• Program Development: Design and implement robust training programs, including ASYE, Apprenticeships, and Step-Up pathways.
• Training Coordination: Plan, design, and evaluate training opportunities for the workforce, ensuring all learners have access to relevant development initiatives.

Role requirements:

• Extensive experience in Children’s Services with a background in managing and supervising social workers.
• Strong leadership skills with expertise in workforce development and training.
• A motivated, creative, and inspiring professional passionate about advancing the Practice Academy's mission.

If you’re driven to lead and develop the Children’s Services workforce and support high-quality practice, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager