Care Home Trainer

Guild Care; Worthing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High staffing levels

Supportive environment

Values-driven culture

Career progression

Resident-focused care

Job summary

Guild Care in Worthing, West Sussex, is seeking a Practice Development Facilitator to lead induction and mandatory training, ensuring Care Certificate standards are met across Haviland House. You’ll coach staff, embed a learning culture, and work with managers to implement regulatory changes while maintaining accurate training records.

In this role you will spend a substantial portion of time in direct care support, shape staff development plans, and contribute to person-centred care through

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training within a care or health setting.
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Care Certificate standards.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the care sector with knowledge of CQC framework.

Responsibilities

• Delivering induction and mandatory training, ensuring staff achieve Care Certificate standards
• Observing, assessing, and coaching staff to promote best practice in care delivery
• Designing and delivering tailored learning opportunities using classroom, eLearning, and on‑the‑job methods
• Working closely with managers to integrate regulatory changes and maintain high standards
• Keeping accurate, up‑to‑date training records and evaluating training effectiveness
• Spending 40% of your time in direct care, supporting staff through hands‑on guidance

Skills

Providing Feedback

Regulatory Compliance

Coaching

Teamwork

Job description

Practice Development Facilitator | £25,891 per annum

Practice and Development Facilitator - Haviland House

Worthing, West Sussex

Please note: Sponsorship is not available

Start a role where your expertise, passion for learning, and commitment to high‑quality care shape the future of our teams. At Haviland House, Guild Care’s specialist dementia home, you’ll empower staff to deliver exceptional, person‑centred care through inspiring training, hands‑on coaching, and supportive development. If you’re driven by excellence and love helping others grow, this is the place to be.

This is a full‑time role with structured daytime hours.

We value leadership, compassion, and a commitment to best practice.

Hours & Contract

• Contracted Hours: 35 hours per week
• Location: Haviland House, Goring‑by‑Sea

About The Role

About This Role

As a Practice Development Facilitator, you will play a key role in ensuring our care teams have the skills, confidence, and knowledge to deliver outstanding care. You’ll lead training, support staff development, and help embed a culture of continuous learning across the home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering induction and mandatory training, ensuring staff achieve Care Certificate standards
• Observing, assessing, and coaching staff to promote best practice in care delivery
• Designing and delivering tailored learning opportunities using classroom, eLearning, and on‑the‑job methods
• Working closely with managers to integrate regulatory changes and maintain high standards
• Keeping accurate, up‑to‑date training records and evaluating training effectiveness
• Spending 40% of your time in direct care, supporting staff through hands‑on guidance

Every day is an opportunity to inspire confidence, strengthen skills, and elevate the quality of care we provide.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome people who bring:

• Experience delivering training within a care or health setting
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• A passion for developing others and promoting best practice
• Confidence in delivering group training and one‑to‑one support
• A proactive, organised, and values‑driven approach
• Commitment to person‑centred care and continuous improvement

We value people who lead with integrity, compassion, and enthusiasm.

Why Work for Guild Care?

Guild Care offers more than a job — it offers a meaningful, supportive career. Benefits include:

• High staffing levels: We overstaff by 10% to ensure residents and staff feel supported
• Supportive environment: Experienced leaders, on‑site trainer, structured guidance, and access to external counselling
• Values‑driven culture: Our BELIEF values (Brave, Engaging, Loving, Integrity, Everyone Matters, Free to be Me) guide everything we do
• Career progression: We invest in your development and help you grow professionally
• Resident‑focused care: We prioritise enabling people to live well and love every day

Start a Career That Shapes the Future of Care

If you’re ready for a rewarding role where your leadership and passion for learning make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Guild Care at Haviland House and help empower our teams to deliver exceptional care every day.

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Required Criteria

• Satisfactory DBS check
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the care sector, with knowledge of CQC framework.
• Proficiency in Care Certificate standards.
• Exceptional coaching and facilitation skills.
• Strong role modelling and observational capabilities.

Desired Criteria

• Recognised training qualification and experience delivering care sector training.
• First Aid at Work and Manual Handling qualifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Car owner/driver, able to travel to diverse locations.

Skills Needed

Providing Feedback, Regulatory Compliance, Coaching, Teamwork

About The Company

Our story

Guild Care was founded in Worthing in 1933 by visionary volunteers dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the local community. Originally known as Worthing Council of Social Service, the organisation focused on alleviating poverty, isolation, and health challenges during difficult times. Over the following decades, Guild Care consistently expanded its services, proactively responding to the community's evolving needs.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Guild Care established innovative day centres and residential care homes, significantly enhancing life quality for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Adapting continually, the charity later introduced specialised dementia care facilities and tailored services for those with learning disabilities.

Today, Guild Care supports over 3,000 people annually across West Sussex through a range of community-focused services. Remaining true to its founding values, the organisation is one of Worthing's largest employers, powered by almost 700 dedicated staff members and the essential contributions of more than 300 volunteers, all united in making a meaningful difference.