Training Development Officer
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30.13 to £39.47 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £30.13 PAYE (equivalent to £39.47 umbrella) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | RQ1642366 |
Summary
Neway International are looking for a Training Development Officer
Client: Cardiff Council Location: County Hall, Cardiff
Hours: 18.5 per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00)
Contract Duration: 24 November 2025 – 23 February 2026
About the Role
Cardiff Council is seeking a Training Development Officer to join the People & Communities Directorate on a temporary basis. This role will support the implementation of the Social Care Workforce Development Plan, focusing on professional social work training, practice learning arrangements, and continuous professional development.
You will play a key role in coordinating practice teaching, supporting staff and students, and promoting post‑qualifying awards and CPD activities across Children’s and Adult Services.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Workforce Development and Training Manager in delivering the Social Care Workforce Development Plan
Coordinate practice teaching arrangements and provide guidance to students on placement
Identify, train, and support practice teachers
Promote and facilitate post‑qualifying awards and CPD activities
Provide career development advice and guidance to staff
Prepare annual training plans and contribute to funding applications and monitoring reports
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of staff and student learning provision
Work collaboratively with colleagues, external partners, and higher education providers to maintain a local Practice Learning Partnership
Ensure services are delivered within a framework of equal opportunities and safeguarding policies
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
Evidence of post‑qualification professional development
Relevant Training and Development qualification
Substantial experience in a social care setting
Experience in training, supervising, or coaching colleagues, staff, or students
Strong knowledge of social care legislation, regulations, and current practice issues
Excellent communication, organisational, and report‑writing skills
Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners
Desirable:
Master’s Degree or Advanced/Post‑Qualifying Award in Social Work
Experience of budget monitoring and knowledge of qualification frameworks (CPEL/PQ)
Registration with the Care Council for Wales (or equivalent)
Full valid driving licence and use of a car
Client: Cardiff Council Location: County Hall, Cardiff
Hours: 18.5 per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00)
Contract Duration: 24 November 2025 – 23 February 2026
About the Role
Cardiff Council is seeking a Training Development Officer to join the People & Communities Directorate on a temporary basis. This role will support the implementation of the Social Care Workforce Development Plan, focusing on professional social work training, practice learning arrangements, and continuous professional development.
You will play a key role in coordinating practice teaching, supporting staff and students, and promoting post‑qualifying awards and CPD activities across Children’s and Adult Services.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Workforce Development and Training Manager in delivering the Social Care Workforce Development Plan
Coordinate practice teaching arrangements and provide guidance to students on placement
Identify, train, and support practice teachers
Promote and facilitate post‑qualifying awards and CPD activities
Provide career development advice and guidance to staff
Prepare annual training plans and contribute to funding applications and monitoring reports
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of staff and student learning provision
Work collaboratively with colleagues, external partners, and higher education providers to maintain a local Practice Learning Partnership
Ensure services are delivered within a framework of equal opportunities and safeguarding policies
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
Evidence of post‑qualification professional development
Relevant Training and Development qualification
Substantial experience in a social care setting
Experience in training, supervising, or coaching colleagues, staff, or students
Strong knowledge of social care legislation, regulations, and current practice issues
Excellent communication, organisational, and report‑writing skills
Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners
Desirable:
Master’s Degree or Advanced/Post‑Qualifying Award in Social Work
Experience of budget monitoring and knowledge of qualification frameworks (CPEL/PQ)
Registration with the Care Council for Wales (or equivalent)
Full valid driving licence and use of a car