Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Laptop

Phone

Pension contribution

Life cover

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Operational Trainer to deliver induction and ongoing development training across a regional cluster of homes, including Wokingham, Reading and Bracknell. The role is home-based with travel across the region and requires strong coaching and person-centred training delivery.

You will provide practical training, publish calendars, maintain training files and support staff through the onboarding journey, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent care standards.

Qualifications

• C&G 7300 or equivalent qualification required.
• Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience in social care.
• Working knowledge of legislative requirements in care sector.
• 2 years training experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver induction and development training against Barchester objectives and training statistics.
• Provide practical, hands-on training across a variety of subjects.
• Plan and publish training calendars.
• Ensure employee training files are up to date.
• Observe workplace practice.
• Arrange induction paperwork and a buddy in advance of a new employee starting.
• Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting where appropriate.
• Attend meetings and conferences external to the home when required.
• Promote learning and development opportunities that Barchester offer.
• Work with Home Managers to implement individual personal development plans.

Education

C&G 7300 (or equivalent)

Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

32,000 per annum

£6,000 per annum Car Allowance

40 hours per week

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 260 care homes and independent hospitals. Our Operational Trainers play a key part in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care, as they ensure every member of staff 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.

You will provide induction and development training to circa 4 homes across a specific region including Wokingham, Reading, and Bracknell. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and a new member of staff, our Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This varied position will provide the opportunity to witness the skilled progression of staff from their first day, throughout their Barchester career.

This is a home-based position that will involve travel around the region and locations mentioned above.

NEED TO HAVE

• C&G 7300 (or equivalent)
• Diploma level 3 in Health& Social Care or experience of working in social care sector
• Working knowledge of legislative requirements in care sector
• 2 years training experience
• Full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel

NEED TO DO

• Coordination and delivery of induction and development training against Barchester objectives and training statistics
• Provide practical, hands on training across a variety of subjects
• Plan and publish training calendars
• Ensure employee training files are up to date
• Observe workplace practice
• Arrange induction paperwork and a buddy in advance of a new employee starting
• Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting where appropriate
• Attend meetings and conferences external to the home where required
• Promote learning and development opportunities that Barchester offer
• Work with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plans

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance, laptop, phone
• Pension contribution and life cover

If you’d like to use your coaching and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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