Learning & Development Business Partner

Colten Care; New Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent care home group is seeking a Learning & Development Business Partner to enhance staff capabilities and improve care quality. The role involves identifying training needs, delivering solutions, and supporting home managers. Candidates should have experience in training, communication skills, and knowledge of adult learning principles. This position offers a competitive salary and requires flexibility in travel and working hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and hands-on capability.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Comfortable delivering in-person and virtual sessions.

Responsibilities

• Identify development needs and deliver training solutions.
• Lead on L&D projects and create tailored learning resources.
• Support homes to meet compliance standards.

Skills

Confident communicator

Experience in training delivery

Learning needs analysis

Coaching ability

Job description

Salary £40,000 inclusive of Car Allowance

40 hours per week on Mon to Fri, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, with flexibility required

Introduction

At Colten Care, we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As we continue to invest in the development of our teams, we’re seeking a passionate and experienced Learning & Development Business Partner to join our People Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by shaping learning experiences that empower our staff and enhance the quality of care for our residents. Based out of Colten House, Ringwood BH24 3FE.

About The Role

As an L&D Business Partner, you'll work closely with care home managers, staff, and a regional Care Trainer to identify development needs, deliver engaging training solutions, and evaluate their impact. You'll lead on L&D projects, create tailored learning resources, including e-learning, and champion a positive culture of continuous improvement. Your role will involve regular home visits, hands-on coaching, and collaborative work with internal and external partners to ensure training is relevant, accessible, and effective.

You'll be a key contact for homes in your region, supporting them to meet compliance standards, grow their teams, and apply learning in real-time. Your influence will help drive both personal growth and organisational excellence.

About You

• You are a confident communicator, skilled in building strong relationships at all levels.
• With experience in training delivery, learning needs analysis, and coaching, you bring both strategic thinking and hands-on capability.
• You're passionate about staff development, knowledgeable in adult learning principles, and comfortable delivering both in-person and virtual sessions.
• You're flexible, approachable, and committed to quality outcomes.
• You'll be ready to travel between our homes and occasionally work evenings or weekends.

About Colten Care

We're an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.