Learning and Development Partner

CareTech; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a passionate Learning & Development Partner to enhance training for employees supporting individuals with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and autism. This role includes designing compliant training and collaborative responsibilities with the learning team, contributing to high-quality care delivery across various locations in North England.

Benefits

Company benefits

Access to online training resources

Free DBS Check

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Awards Evening

Recognition schemes

CareTech Foundation grants

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering training.
• Knowledge of health and social care standards.
• Experience in managing training evaluations and records.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training programs for employees.
• Manage assessment and evaluation processes.
• Communicate effectively with service providers.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Training Facilitation

Research

Time Management

Job description

Location

Greater Manchester, Oldham, Sheffield, Wigan, Golborne, Cheshire,

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

39

Salary

34700.00

Closing Date

Monday 4 August 2025

CareTech Community Services, established in 1993, has 250 services with continuous growth and new developments. It is a national provider supporting people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illnesses, and neurological conditions.

We support individuals to live as independently as possible within their own homes and in residential care.

We are committed to providing high-quality care and are seeking caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first-class services.

All applicants will undergo reference checks and a DBS check. CareTech is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Learning & Development Partner
Location Coverage: North England, e.g., Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Sheffield
Salary: £31,000.00 PA
Car Allowance: £3,700.00 PA
Hours: 39 per week

We seek a passionate learning & development partner to support adults with mental health illnesses, learning disabilities, and autism.

Purpose of the role
To design and deliver training for employees, ensuring compliance with health and social care standards and regulations. The role involves supporting a blended learning approach and contributing to its design.

Training will include, but is not limited to:

• Induction
• Active support
• Safeguarding adults and children
• Moving and transferring people
• Fire safety
• Maybo (positive approaches to behaviour)
• Mental Capacity Act
• Emergency first aid at work
• Understanding autism
• Learning disability awareness
• Mental health and well-being
• Augmentative and alternative communication

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the learning and development team to design and deliver training.
• Ensure smooth training operations, including organization, presentation, and administration.
• Manage assessment and evaluation processes, producing reports and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate training records using the Learning Management System.
• Communicate effectively with service providers to meet their needs.
• Stay updated on legislation and registration requirements.
• Lead in a specific area of learning and development, championing best practices.
• Research and disseminate updates in the field.
• Work with external agencies to ensure best practices.
• Produce reports related to the area of responsibility.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and promote equality and diversity.
• Support colleagues and managers through Train the Trainer programs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the L&D group.

Rewards & Benefits

• Company benefits
• Access to online training resources
• Free DBS Check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Awards Evening
• Recognition schemes
• CareTech Foundation grants

Who we are!
CareTech Group, founded in 1993, is a leading provider of social care services supporting over 5,000 adults across more than 550 locations in the UK. We are dedicated to high standards of care, governance, and innovative support pathways for vulnerable individuals to live independently and actively participate in their communities.

CareTech is proud to be a “Disability Confident Leader.”

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by the employer.

Locations: Oldham, Wigan, Manchester, Sheffield.

Job Reference: SYS-19423