Learning & Development / Academy Trainer

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; South Shields; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is hiring a Salutem Academy Trainer to support the development of staff across Adults, Children’s and Education divisions. The role is home-based with frequent travel to Newcastle, Lancaster and Manchester areas, reporting to the Learning & Development Manager.

The job focuses on delivering a comprehensive training programme, coordinating with L&D Coordinators, and ensuring high-quality, compliant learning solutions for staff.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of a high quality, person-centred service by delivering fit-for-purpose training and learning opportunities for all staff.
• Work proactively with L&D Coordinators and Operational Managers to identify training needs within the Services.
• Assist in planning of training.
• Support staff to access and complete programmes on the E-learning system and help create e-learning packages when requested.
• Design learning content and courses that are high quality, valid and meet regulatory obligations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of learning content and delivery for self and others with the L&D Manager.
• Revise programmes to adapt to changes in health and social care sector.
• Provide information and reports to the L&D Manager and other senior staff as requested.
• Participate in Learning & Development meetings and regional/national meetings as appropriate.
• Support the organisational quality strategy and underpinning programs such as Positive Behavior Support.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with legal requirements relating to protection from workplace violence and aggression and ensure training is compliant with Health and Social care regulations.
• Facilitate implementation of evidence-based practice and national guidance related to Conflict Management and Positive Behavioral Support.
• Maintain a safe training environment per legislative requirements.
• Assist in identifying staff training needs and developing course activities and evaluation.
• Maintain and develop own training skills to meet role demands and keep up with sector changes.
• Provide a training environment where delegates feel free to express views and participate in two-way communication.
• Assist in advising, motivating and supporting line managers to ensure legal compliance.

Job description

About The Company

This role involves working as part of the People Team to support the development of the staff teams by enabling them to help improve the health and well-being of the people we support in order to attain positive outcomes.

Facilitate and deliver a comprehensive training and development programme including induction, mandatory and statutory training, Conflict Management & Resolution (PBM), to all Services across our Adults, Children’s and Education divisions.

To ensure Services are able to contribute positively to the organisation’s overall compliance requirements for Regulatory Authorities and Professional Bodies.

Regular traveling is required.

About The Role

Job Title: Salutem Academy Trainer

Location: Home based with frequent travel to Newcastle, Lancaster and Manchester area. Occasional travel to other locations may be required.

Reporting to: Learning & Development Manager

At Salutem, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for adults and young people.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of a high quality, person-centred service to make a positive difference to people and their families by delivering fit-for-purpose training and learning opportunities for all staff.
• Work proactively and collaboratively with L&D Coordinators and the Operational Managers to identify training and development needs within the specific Services.
• In partnership with the L&D Coordinators, support in the planning of training.
• Support staff and managers to access and complete programmes on the E-learning system and be involved in the creation of e-learning packages, where requested.
• Work with the Learning & Development Manager to design learning and development content and courses that are of high quality, valid and meet our regulatory obligations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the learning and development content and delivery for self and others in conjunction with the Learning & Development Manager.
• Revise and amend programmes in order to adapt to changes occurring in the health and social care sector.
• Provide timely information and reports to the Learning & Development Manager, L&D Coordinators, Director of Learning & Organisational Development, Group People Director and Regional/Managing Directors as requested.
• Participate in meetings – Learning & Development, Regional and National, as appropriate.
• Support the organisational quality strategy and underpinning programs such as Positive Behavior Support.
• To assist the organisation in ensuring compliance with their legal requirements relating to the protection of staff and individuals from workplace violence and aggression and ensure that statutory training requirements are met in line with current Health and Social care regulations, verifying the training content and compliance is benchmarked against industry best practice.
• To facilitate implementation of evidence-based practice and national guidance in relation to Conflict Management and Resolution and positive behavioral support in partnership with the PBS Team.
• Maintain a safe training environment to ensure the health and safety of self and others in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Assist the Learning & Development Manager and the Director of Learning & Organisational Development with identifying staff training needs; develop course activities and evaluation of training courses, ensuring that any areas of concern are addressed.
• Maintain, enhance and develop own training skills, as appropriate, to meet the demands of the role and keep abreast of changes within the sector by reading relevant journals, attending conferences and courses as agreed by the line manager.
• The ability to provide a training environment, where delegates feel able to express their own views and opinions and actively encourage two-way communication.
• Assist in advising, motivating and supporting line managers to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Our Core Values

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

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Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks