Learning and development lead (care)

Ashridge Home Care; Amersham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday per annum (inclusive)

NEST pension scheme

Client referral scheme

Family & friends discount

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Ashridge Home Care is seeking a Training Lead to empower carers and office staff with outstanding learning and development support. You will deliver training, coach teams, and maintain a central training matrix to ensure regulatory compliance and high standards of client-centred care.

Reporting to the Head of People and Marketing, the role involves coordinating refresher courses, travelling to clients' homes for competency assessments, and adapting to changing business needs in a busy care

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering health and social care training.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET/PTLLS) or equivalent.
• Train the Trainer certifications in Moving & Handling, Medication Management, and Basic Life Support.
• Strong understanding of high-quality care standards and CQC regulatory frameworks.
• Proficient with Excel and Learning Management Systems.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to client homes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding training, coaching and practical guidance to carers and office staff.
• Oversee end-to-end staff training and maintain the central training matrix.
• Coordinate refresher courses and travel to clients' homes for competency assessments.

Skills

Training delivery

Communication

Time management

Excel

Learning Management Systems

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET/PTLLS)

Tools

Moving & Handling

Medication Management

Basic Life Support

Job description

Location: Office based, Amersham

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, pro rata, based on experience

Hours: Flexible - Part-Time (25 hours per week) or Full-Time

Are you an experienced social care trainer with a passion for empowering staff and elevating care standards? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where your teaching directly transforms lives? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're searching for a Training Lead to join us as our learning and development specialist. This isn't just a training job; it's a crucial role where you'll be instrumental in shaping an outstanding learning culture and supporting the growth of our dedicated care professionals and office staff. You'll ensure our training compliance meets regulatory requirements while embedding a high standard of client-centred care every step of the way.

Why join our team?

• Great place to build your skills: We don’t just notice hard work—we actively reward it by investing in your ongoing personal and professional development

• Never work in isolation: You’ll be backed every single day by an experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive office team

• We celebrate our successes and care about our teams, celebrating work anniversaries, birthdays, and team socials

• 5-Star Culture: Rated 5 stars for culture and management by our teams (source: Indeed).

• We’re award-winning – recognised for mental health and dementia care excellence (Home Care Awards 2025)

• Free EAP: Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support

• Benefits package including: 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays), NEST pension scheme, client referral scheme, family & friends discount, and Blue Light Card.

About Ashridge Home Care:

We’re a close-knit, privately-owned local care company where our exceptional team is at the heart of everything we do. Driven by a shared commitment to quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for the individuals we support, we pride ourselves on a culture where support isn’t just a buzzword; it’s central to who we are. At Ashridge, care is a profession, not just a shift, our staff are valued professionals, never just numbers on a rota.

About the role:

As our learning and development lead, you’ll empower our carers and office team to feel confident, competent, and fully supported in their roles by delivering outstanding training, coaching, and practical guidance. Reporting directly to the Head of People and Marketing, you’ll oversee end-to-end staff training, maintain our central training matrix, coordinate refresher courses, and travel to clients' homes to conduct carer competency assessments and offer hands‑on guidance.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering health and social care training

• Currently hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET / PTLLS) or equivalent

• Hold in‑date Train the Trainer certifications in Moving & Handling, Medication Management, and Basic Life Support

• Strong understanding of high‑quality care standards, sector guidelines, and CQC regulatory frameworks

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and experienced in navigating E‑Learning platforms / Learning Management Systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an articulate and approachable manner

• A self‑starter capable of managing priorities, solving operational challenges, and adapting to changing business needs

• Honest, ethical, and committed to offering compassionate pastoral support to staff

• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to client homes

Note on Working Hours:

This position is structured primarily as a part‑time role. However, for the right candidate seeking a full‑time position, we are open to expanding the scope of the role to include additional business support and operational responsibilities.

Ashridge Home Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion and the safeguarding of adults at risk. Successful candidates will require an Enhanced DBS check.