Learning and Development Partner. Job in Morecambe Education & Training Jobs

Caretech; Middleton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning and Development Partner to enhance training programs. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in children's residential services, ensuring staff readiness and compliance with standards. Responsibilities include designing training, maintaining records, and staying current with legislation. This position offers a salary around £35,000 and involves home-based work with regular travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working within residential children's services.
• Previous experience as a trainer is desirable.
• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training practical aligned with current standards.
• Organise and maintain records of training delivered.
• Stay informed about new legislation and best practices in training.

Skills

Understanding of good practice in Health and Social Care

Expertise in mandatory training subjects

Strong communication skills

Ability to engage confidently with diverse groups

Education

Relevant qualifications within the mandatory subject area

Training/teaching qualification

Strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills

Job description

Job description

Job title: Learning and Development Partner

Reports to: Head of Learning and Development for Children's Services

Job family: Learning and Development

Location: Home based with regular travel and overnight stays (insert area as per job advert)

Hours: 40 hours

Salary: c£35,000 dependant on experience

Purpose of the role

The Learning and Development Partner will play a crucial role in delivering and enhancing training programs within our children's residential services. Leveraging a minimum of 3 years' experience in residential children's services, the successful candidate will train, educate, and upskill both new and existing staff, ensuring they are fully prepared to meet the high standards expected in their roles.

Training Topics

• Welcome to Caretech
• Safeguarding children
• Pillars (our own internal positive approaches to behaviour training)
• CSE and MFH
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Medication
• Ligature Awareness

Roles and Responsibilities

Training Delivery and Development

Collaborate with the L&D team to design and deliver training that is both practical and aligned with current standards. Utilise personal experience in residential children's services to provide relevant and impactful training that meets the specific needs of our staff.

Training Administration

Ensure all training sessions are organised, well‑presented, and run smoothly, coordinating with the L&D Coordinator as needed. Manage the assessment and evaluation of training programs, providing feedback to enhance the effectiveness of future sessions.

Record Maintenance

Maintain accurate records of all training delivered using the Myrus system.

Legislation and Best Practice

Stay informed about new legislation and best practices in the field, ensuring all training content is up‑to‑date and compliant.

Subject Matter Expertise

Act as a Subject Lead in a specific area of expertise, collaborating with services to promote safe and effective practices.

Health and Safety Compliance

Uphold the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, ensuring health and safety compliance in all training activities.

Commitment to CareTech's Values

Ensure all training programs reinforce CareTech's values, promoting equality, diversity, and excellence in service provision.

Person Specification

1. Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of good practice, current legislation, and policy trends in Health and Social Care, particularly within children's residential services. - Essential
• Expertise in mandatory training subjects relevant to residential care. - Essential
• Familiarity with a range of approaches to learning activities and best practices in L&D. - Essential
• Understanding of theory and best practice in learning and development and pertaining to children's residential services - Essential

2. Education, training and qualifications

• Relevant qualifications within the mandatory subject area. - Essential
• Training/teaching qualification. - Desirable
• Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills. - Essential
• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle. - Essential

3. Experience

• Previous experience as a trainer - Desirable
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working within residential children's services - Essential
• Experience of managing and allocating resources effectively. - Desirable
• Administrative experience e.g. report and letter writing, keeping electronic/paper records, organisation, etc. - Essential

4. Communication

• Must possess strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of people in various settings - Essential

5. Personal Competencies

• Able to work independently and as part of a team. - Essential
• Able to represent the organisation effectively in external engagements - Essential
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to embrace new tasks and challenges - Essential
• Commitment to ongoing personal development and the continuous improvement of the team. - Essential
• Strong interpersonal awareness and sensitivity to others, promoting CareTech's values and mission. - Essential
• Dedication to valuing diversity and ensuring fairness and respect in all interactions - Essential