Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Operational Trainer to deliver training across multiple care homes. This role involves coaching new staff, ensuring compliance with care standards, and supporting professional development. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and opportunities for personal growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop

Phone

Pension contribution

Life cover

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of training experience.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver induction and development training.
• Provide practical, hands-on training across various subjects.
• Collaborate with Home Managers on personal development plans.

Skills

Training

Coaching

Communication

Education

C&G 7300 or equivalent

Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. Our Operational Trainers play a key role in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care by ensuring every staff member is confident and competent in their ability to work in a person-centred and compassionate manner. Barchester’s commitment to staff engagement and development has resulted in us being the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Role Overview

Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to approximately four homes and/or hospitals within a specific region. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and new staff members, our Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This position offers the opportunity to witness the skilled progression of staff from their first day throughout their Barchester career.

Location

This is a home-based position involving travel around a specific region.

Essential Requirements

1. C&G 7300 (or equivalent)
2. Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience working in the social care sector
3. Knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector
4. At least 2 years of training experience
5. Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and deliver induction and development training aligned with Barchester objectives and training statistics
2. Provide practical, hands-on training across various subjects
3. Plan and publish training calendars
4. Maintain up-to-date employee training files
5. Observe workplace practices
6. Arrange induction paperwork and assign a buddy before a new employee starts
7. Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting as needed
8. Participate in external meetings and conferences as required
9. Promote learning and development opportunities offered by Barchester
10. Collaborate with Home Managers to implement individual personal development plans

Rewards Package

1. Competitive salary
2. Company car, laptop, and phone
3. Pension contribution and life cover

If you wish to leverage your coaching and people skills in an organization committed to providing quality care, this is an empowering and rewarding opportunity.