Learning and Organisational Development (L&OD) Adviser

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the People- Adults, Learning and Development Team for an Adviser post on a fixed term contract. Applications for a secondment would be welcomed. The team support the learning and development needs of Dorset Council's People- Adults directorate through a range of learning and development activities. These include designing and delivering learning events, managing further education opportunities, commissioning external training and qualifications, and providing information, advice, and guidance on continuing professional development. The team work collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the council and with partner agencies and some of our courses are available to colleagues outside of the council. The team aims to facilitate learning that fosters good practice and makes a difference to Dorset residents. The Adults Learning & Organisational Development Team provides skills, knowledge and training relating to Adults services, which supports and inspires a competent and confident workforce that promotes the safety, wellbeing, and good quality of life for the people of Dorset. What you will be doing As a Learning and Organisational Development Adviser, you will work with stakeholders to identify the learning and development needs required to deliver high quality services, and to develop creative solutions to meet those requirements. As a team we have a blended approach to learning so offer virtual classroom sessions, face-to-face sessions, webinars, live events, e-learning, and access to best practice guidance through internal experts and partner organisations. Your work will include:

• identifying learning needs
• providing information, advice, and guidance to meet individual and service outcomes
• commissioning training
• quality assurance
• evaluation
• sharing best practice and working to ensure that learning is embedded into the organisation
• supporting continuing professional development
• leading, managing, and running learning and development sessions
• supporting our virtual offer
You will work as part of a team but will have agreed areas of responsibility for aspects of the programme and will need to work pro-actively to ensure effective and timely delivery.

You will have a passion for supporting others in developing their confidence, skills, knowledge and careers. You will have a good understanding of the function of Adult Social Care Services, as well as an understanding of current national policy and legislation relating to adult social care. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to build and maintain relationships to enable partnership working to develop and deliver Learning and Development opportunities to our internal and external customers.

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video: At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We:
• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You will:
• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.