Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare; Townhill; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare seeks an Operational Trainer to deliver induction and development training across care homes and hospitals. This home-based role involves supporting new staff from their first day, ensuring they are confident and competent in providing quality care. Ideal candidates will have training experience and a strong background in health and social care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Laptop and phone

Pension contribution

Life cover

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of training experience required.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.
• Experience in the social care sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver induction and development training.
• Provide practical, hands-on training across various subjects.
• Maintain regular contact with new staff for coaching and support.

Skills

Coaching

People Skills

Knowledge of Care Sector Legislation

Education

C&G 7300 or equivalent

Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. Our Operational Trainers play a key part in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care, as they ensure every member of staff is confident and competent in their ability to work in a person-centred and compassionate manner. Barchester's commitment to staff engagement and development has resulted in us being the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Role Overview

Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to approximately 5 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and new staff, Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This position offers the opportunity to witness staff development from their first day throughout their Barchester career.

This is a home-based role involving travel within a specific region.

Minimum Requirements

1. C&G 7300 (or equivalent)
2. Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience working in the social care sector
3. Working knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector
4. At least 2 years of training experience
5. Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and deliver induction and development training aligned with Barchester's objectives and training statistics
2. Provide practical, hands-on training across various subjects
3. Plan and publish training calendars
4. Keep employee training files up to date
5. Observe workplace practices
6. Arrange induction paperwork and assign a buddy before a new employee starts
7. Maintain regular contact with new staff, coaching and supporting as needed
8. Attend external meetings and conferences as required
9. Promote learning and development opportunities offered by Barchester
10. Collaborate with Home Managers to implement personal development plans

Rewards Package

Includes a competitive salary, company car, laptop, phone, pension contribution, and life cover.

If you're eager to leverage your coaching and people skills in an organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.