Employer: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Position: Social Work CPD Officer
Salary: £51,429-£58,140 per year
Job Type: Full-time
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Help shape confident, capable professionals who deliver outstanding care every day through learning and development.
You’ll support the learning and development of social workers, students and occupational therapists across Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Adult Social Care. From nurturing newly qualified social workers to overseeing student placements and shaping practice excellence, you’ll be helping build a workforce that’s ready to meet the challenges of modern social care.
Working Style:
You’ll be based in the office 3 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you’re working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents’ lives.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be at the heart of our social work development programmes – planning, coordinating and delivering learning that drives improvement and supports progression weather that is in group settings or one to one.
You’ll lead the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme for newly qualified social workers, managing inductions, supporting reflective supervision, coordinating moderation panels and guiding both practitioners and managers through the process. You’ll also oversee the integrated degree apprenticeships and student placements, including the financial and practical aspects of delivery. You will be on hand to support Practice Educators and ASYE Assessors. You will support the running of the Best Interest Assessor and Approved Mental Health Professional Programmes.
You will be involved in designing and delivering learning interventions supporting practitioners stay up to date with legislation, policy and community needs. You will heavily support shaping our practices, promote best practice and champion our values across the social care workforce.
Working across two boroughs, you’ll collaborate with a range of professionals, represent the councils at local and regional forums and maintain accurate records to support evaluation and strategic planning.
You’re a qualified and registered social worker with a passion for learning, development and high-quality practice. You’ve got experience supporting others, whether through mentoring, training or managing development programmes with understanding of the pressures and possibilities of frontline social care.
You’re organised, confident and skilled in group facilitation, with the ability to design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning experiences. You understand professional frameworks such as the Professional Capabilities Framework, and you know how to apply them to real-world development.
You’ll also bring excellent communication skills, strong partnership working and a proactive mindset. You’re someone who builds trust easily, shares knowledge generously and always puts professional standards at the centre of what you do.
For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification What you’ll bring
Why join us
At RBKC, we’re all in – investing in our people, our communities and our future.
You’ll join a small, friendly and supportive team with flexible working arrangements – whether that’s hybrid or office-based, depending on what works best for you. You’ll have the chance to work across two vibrant boroughs and support a diverse, talented group of social care professionals.
We’ll support your development with access to regional and national forums, training opportunities and the chance to shape how learning and development is delivered. This is a role where your insight and initiative will be valued – and where your work will help build a stronger, more confident social care workforce.
About us
Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.
As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.
In this role, you’ll embody those values every day. You’ll get stuck into the detail, support others to grow, and help shape a culture of learning that lifts everyone.
Interview Details
Face to face interviews to take place W/C 15/09/2025
Level of DBS required: Children’s & Adult Barred list
Ready to join us?
We’re all in – are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description.
We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.
We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Application Process
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!