Associate Lead Professional

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to retirement for an experienced Social Worker to join the Workforce Quality and Development Team (WQD Team) as an Associate Lead Professional.

The post holder will support workforce development with a particular focus on the CPD of Social Workers and Social Work development, including apprenticeships, ASYE, Practice Education and placements, and AMHPs.

Ideally, the applicant will have completed the ASYE and hold a Practice Educator qualification. Experience and skills in delivering presentations and running workshops and learning events would also be beneficial.

The WQD Team is committed to the continued development of Adult Care's workforce as our most valuable asset. The post holder must be a good team worker who is adaptable, innovative, and able to shift focus to support the team in meeting varied briefs and drivers.

Primarily, the successful candidate will be required to:

• Support the recruitment and ongoing development of the Social Work Integrated Degree Apprentices.
• Develop and coordinate Social Work education and CPD activities.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the ASYE rolling programme in partnership with LPFT.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the Practice Educator Forum.
• Lead and manage the coordination of placement requests from HEIs and the placement process thereafter.
• Ensure the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) statutory training requirements are met, working in partnership with the AMHP Area Manager.
• Provide timely updates to managers and colleagues, highlighting any issues and successes.
• Support the collation and analysis of information from various stakeholders to assist with continual improvement activities.
• Interpret the requirements of existing and new partners and stakeholders.
• Engage in imaginative and creative problem-solving.

If you would like an open and informal discussion about the role, please contact Mary Nel at mary.nel@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Sarah West at sarah.west@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Applications close on Monday, 23 June 2025, and interviews will be held on or after 1 July 2025.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.