Care Trainer: L&D Lead for Autism & LD

Compass Associates; West Wickham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Associates is recruiting for an in-house Learning and Development Coordinator to own the training matrix and mandatory programme for adults with learning disabilities and autism in West Wickham. This is a hands-on, frontline trainer role within care settings, not a classroom post.

The successful candidate will plan, deliver and assess training across services, ensure compliance, and work with managers to embed staff development across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, direct experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in supported living or residential care.
• Experience delivering mandatory and specialist training to care staff.
• Knowledge of CQC expectations and mandatory training in adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the training matrix, mandatory training programme and staff development records.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver mandatory training including safeguarding, medication, moving and handling, and MCA/DoLS.
• Deliver specialist training where qualified, including diabetes, epilepsy and buccal midazolam.
• Deliver autism and learning disability awareness training that promotes person-centred, dignified practice.
• Assess staff competency following training and identify further learning needs.
• Coordinate external trainers where specialist qualifications or sign-off are required.
• Produce training compliance reports and support managers to maintain safe staffing competence.
• Support the staff induction programme and probation/supervision processes with training input.

Skills

Hands-on support

Staff training

CQC knowledge

Training delivery

Education

Train the Trainer qualification

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Job description

Compass Associates is recruiting for an in-house Learning and Development Coordinator to own the training matrix and mandatory programme for adults with learning disabilities and autism in West Wickham. This is a hands-on, frontline trainer role within care settings, not a classroom post.

The successful candidate will plan, deliver and assess training across services, ensure compliance, and work with managers to embed staff development across the organisation.