Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Training Lead for Adult Social Care Transformation plays a central strategic role in designing, delivering and governing the education, training and workforce development agenda for Adult Social Care within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT). The postholder supports delivery of the Adult Social Care Improvement Plan and helps shape a future‑ready, skilled and confident workforce aligned to the Care Act and TSDFT’s integrated care ambitions.

The Training Lead has strategic oversight of the entire Social Work education pipeline, including:

Student Placements

• Act as Agency Placement Coordinator for all social work placements.
• Lead annual planning, allocation and quality assurance of placements.
• Maintain strong partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Practice Educators

• Ensure sufficient numbers of trained, high‑quality Practice Educators.
• Provide CPD, support and training for Practice Educators.
• Assure quality and consistency of learning environments.

ASYE Programme

• • Oversee ASYE delivery, moderation, assessor support and compliance with national standards.
  • Embed a supportive, high‑quality environment for newly qualified social workers.  
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  • Lead the development of training programmes using blended methods: classroom, online, coaching, simulation, action learning and scenario-based training.
  • Ensure all educational programmes are evidence‑based, outcomes‑driven and aligned to organisational priorities.
  • Maintain robust quality assurance processes for placements, training, learning environments and CPD frameworks.
  • Ensure equitable access to training resources across the integrated care system.       
  • Provide assurance to governance forums on training performance, mandatory training compliance and ASC workforce readiness.
  • Ensure systems are in place to produce reports for the Deputy Director, Trust Board and governance committees.
  • Monitor compliance with statutory, mandatory and regulatory training requirements.
  • Support development of policies, guidance, competency frameworks and quality assurance systems.      
  • Work collaboratively across TSDFT, including operations, workforce, organisational development, and corporate teams.
  • Engage with regional ASYE networks, HEIs (University of Exeter, Plymouth), Social Work England, and local/independent sector partners.
  • Build strong relationships with neighbouring local authorities, the voluntary and independent sector, and regional education leads.
  • Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, providing expert advice on training, regulation and workforce development.                 
  • Promote a culture of research and evidence-based learning across Adult Social Care.
  • Support evaluation of training programmes and encourage reflective practice.
  • Collaborate on educational research and identify potential funding opportunities.
  • Share good practice and contribute to system-wide learning.
  • Ensure Adult Social Care training programmes operate within agreed budgets.
  • Contribute to annual business planning and resource allocation.
  • Support identification of external funding for training or workforce programmes.
  • Manage training infrastructure requirements (venues, digital platforms, equipment).
  • Lead on project governance and ensure training initiatives meet deadlines and quality measures.
  • Lead redesign and development of new training programmes aligned to strategic workforce needs.
  • Provide professional leadership, coaching and support across Social Work and Adult Social Care teams.
  • Champion learning culture and high-quality learning environments.
  • Support induction development for Adult Social Care staff.
  • Promote inter-professional learning and integration across health and social care.