Workforce Co-ordinator

Job Introduction

[Employer hidden] and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) have a Workforce Strategy for the Adult Social Care Workforce which operates across both organisations. An opportunity has arisen within the Adult Social Care Business Support Team to provide administrative and co-ordination support to the work and continued development of the Social Work Learning Academy for [Employer hidden].

The Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA) provides and supports all levels of social work and social care staff and more recently the Adult Social Care Core Support and Improvement Team, providing a dedicated centre of excellence. Anyone joining the organisation is automatically enrolled into the Social Work Learning Academy.  There are currently around 900 active members. The SWLA encourages staff to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development allowing them to develop and flourish.

Main Responsibility

The role will be part of the Adult Social Care Core Support and Improvement Business support team, who are responsible for providing business support to adult social care operational teams and strategic management across adult social care. The role will report directly to the Business Manager, Adult Social Care and Safeguarding and will have the responsibility of line managing a Workforce Administrator.

As a Workforce Co-Ordinator you will be required to;

• Be a key member of the Adult Social Care Workforce Project team working on a daily basis with colleagues across [Employer hidden] and MPFT, receiving direction and support from the Social Work Learning Academy Business Manager and the Business Manager Adult Social Care and Safeguarding providing a proactive approach to supporting the workforce strategy in [Employer hidden], inclusive of supporting and promoting the work of  the SWLA.
• Provide administrative support for project meetings, including maintaining a list of actions and ensuring actions are updated and escalated for completion if required.
• Act as the first point of contact for [Employer hidden]  workforce enquiries, liaising with Operations managers and team leaders to respond to and signpost queries.
• Draft communications to promote training and development opportunities.
• Create & help to support and maintain the delivery of the Workforce Strategy working closely with the Principal Social Worker and Safeguarding Lead for [Employer hidden].
• Using your knowledge of existing SCC systems and your digital skills (Sharepoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Teams) to develop and implement appropriate support systems and processes which can work in partnership with the SWLA’s existing systems and processes.

*The role will have a Stafford Base, and whilst there will be requirements to travel across Staffordshire for meetings, it is anticipated that part of the role can be completed through the use of virtual/hybrid working.*

The Ideal Candidate

You will have a thorough and logical approach and be able to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines.

For further information or a general discussion about the role please speak to:

Louise Kelsall ([contact hidden]) Business Manager, Adult Social Care and Safeguarding [contact hidden]/[contact hidden] or Microsoft Teams or Helen Walker, Social Work Learning Academy Business Manager  ([contact hidden]) Social Work Learning Academy Business Manager [contact hidden] (Ext 7128635), [contact hidden].

About [Employer hidden]

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Attached documents

• SWLA Workforce CoOrdinator Dec 23.docx
• Candidate Guide 2024.pdf

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Workforce Co-ordinator

• Salary
  £27803 - £31364
• Frequency
  Annual
• Job Reference
  staffscc/TP/477/1677
• Contract Type
  Permanent Full time
• Working Hours
  37
• Closing Date
  25 February, 2024
• Job Category
  Administration
• Business Unit
  Adult Social Care & Safeguarding
• Location
  SP1, Stafford, United Kingdom
• Posted on
  19 February, 2024