Learning and Development Advisor

Essex Cares Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55p per mile

35 days annual leave

Induction and training

Career development opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Annual bonus

DBS paid

Pension (NEST)

Healthcare support

Long service awards

Referral bonus

Blue Light Card

Mental health first aiders

Membership reimbursements

Job summary

Essex Cares Limited is seeking a Learning and Development Advisor based in Chelmsford with travel across Essex and West Sussex. The role focuses on designing and delivering engaging learning experiences to support person-centred care.

You will develop skills, knowledge and capability of colleagues in adult social care, across statutory and mandatory programmes, and design digital and blended solutions using learning technologies.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or PTLLS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Relevant L&D, training or CIPD qualification or demonstrable experience.
• Desirable Train the Trainer qualifications in areas like Moving/Handling, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid.
• Experience in adult social care sector and understanding of its regulatory needs.
• Experience managing the full learning cycle: analysis, design, delivery and evaluation.
• Experience delivering learning face-to-face and virtual with suitable facilitation techniques.
• Full driving licence and access to a car for Essex-wide training.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate impactful L&D programmes.
• Support colleagues to develop skills, knowledge and confidence.
• Provide expert advice on learning and workforce development.
• Lead and contribute to L&D projects aligned to priorities.
• Collaborate with managers to identify capability gaps and needs.
• Champion innovative and inclusive learning approaches.

Skills

AET/PTLLS

L&D/CIPD qual

Train the Trainer

Adult social care

Full driving licence

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

CIPD qualification

Job description

Location:Based in Chelmsford, with travel across Essex and West Sussex

Hours:37

Contract:Permanent

At ECL, our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for a passionateLearning and Development Advisor to join our Learning & Talent Development Team and play a key role in developing the skills, confidence and capability of our adult social care workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by designing and delivering engaging learning experiences that support outstanding, person-centred care and enable colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people we support.

About the Role

As part of ECL's Learning & Development Team, your primary focus will be on developing the skills, knowledge, confidence and capability of colleagues working in adult social care through the delivery, design and evaluation of engaging and inclusive learning interventions that support high-quality, person-centred care and positive outcomes for our customers.

Most of your time will be spent planning, facilitating and evaluating statutory, mandatory and service-specific training programmes across ECL, including, but not limited to, Moving and Handling, First Aid, Safeguarding, Induction, Mental Capacity Act and De-escalation training. You will also design, develop and maintain digital, blended and e-learning solutions using learning technologies and AI-enabled content authoring tools.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, delivering and evaluating impactful learning and development programmes.
• Supporting colleagues across adult social care to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on learning and workforce development matters.
• Leading and contributing to learning and development projects aligned to business priorities.
• Working collaboratively with managers and stakeholders to identify capability gaps and development opportunities.
• Championing innovative and inclusive approaches to learning.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and embedding a positive learning culture throughout ECL.

About You

To be considered as Learning and Development Advisor, youneed:

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), PTLLSor equivalent recognised teaching/training qualification
• Relevant learning and development, training or CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• Recognised Train the Trainer qualifications or accreditations in relevant areas such as Moving and Handling (IOSH accredited), First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Positive behaviour support, leadership development or other relevant adult social care subjects would be desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of working within the adult social care sector, with a sound understanding of the operational practices, regulatory requirements and workforce learning and development needs.
• Experience of managing the full learning cycle, including needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation of learning and workforce development initiatives.
• Experience of delivering effective and engaging learning interventions through face-to-face and virtual approaches, using appropriate facilitation techniques to meet the needs of different participants.
• Full Driving Licence and access to a car to be able to deliver training across essex.

What we can offer you as Learning and Development Advisor :

• 55p paid per mile tax-free
• Up to 35 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
• Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance-related bonus
• DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
• Employee referral program - £350 for referring a friend
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Mental health first aiders in every service
• Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

ECL reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application numbers.

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England.We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

Our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for talented individuals who share our values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork, and are driven to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.