Operational Trainer

Integrated Care System; Eastbourne; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an Operational Trainer to deliver induction and development training across various homes and hospitals. This home-based role requires a passion for staff development, along with the capability to inspire confidence and competence among new employees. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, training experience, and the ability to manage a diverse training framework.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Pension contribution

Life cover

Laptop

Phone

Qualifications

• 2 years of training experience required.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.
• Experience in social care sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide induction and development training to 5 homes/hospitals.
• Coordinate and deliver training against objectives.
• Maintain contact with new team members to support their development.

Skills

Knowledge of legislative requirements

Training experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

C&G 7300 (or equivalent)

Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across their rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. The Operational Trainer role plays 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.

Main duties of the job

The Operational Trainer at Barchester Healthcare is responsible for providing induction and development training to approximately 5 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and a new member of staff, the Trainer should demonstrate a 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. The role is home-based and will involve travel around a specific region.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across their rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. Barchester's commitment to staff engagement and development has resulted in them 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.

Job responsibilities

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 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.

Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to circa 5 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. 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 a specific region.

Requirements

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

Key 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 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, company car, laptop, phone, pension contribution, and life cover.

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.