Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare; Monifieth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Operational Trainer to enhance staff development across its care homes and hospitals. This home-based role involves traveling to multiple locations, delivering hands-on training, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. With a commitment to quality care, the organization offers a supportive environment for trainers to thrive. You'll coordinate training initiatives, maintain training records, and collaborate with management to foster a culture of continuous learning. Join a company recognized for its dedication to staff engagement and development, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of both employees and residents.

Benefits

Company Car

Laptop

Phone

Pension Contribution

Life Cover

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of training experience in social care.
• Full UK driving licence required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver induction and development training.
• Maintain up-to-date employee training files and observe workplace practices.
• Promote learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Training Experience

Knowledge of Legislative Requirements

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills

Education

C&G 7300 or Equivalent Qualification

Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Training Calendars

Employee Training Files

Company Car

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 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.

Role Overview: Operational Trainers at Barchester provide 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 new staff, Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This position offers the opportunity to witness staff development from their first day throughout their career at Barchester.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• C&G 7300 (or equivalent) qualification
• Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or relevant experience in social care
• Knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector
• At least 2 years of training experience
• Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver induction and development training aligned with Barchester objectives and training statistics
• Provide practical, hands-on training across various subjects
• Plan and publish training calendars
• Maintain up-to-date employee training files
• Observe workplace practices
• Arrange induction paperwork and assign buddies before a new employee starts
• Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting as needed
• Attend external meetings and conferences as required
• Promote learning and development opportunities offered by Barchester
• Collaborate with Home Managers to implement individual personal development plans

Rewards Package:

• Competitive salary
• Company car, laptop, and phone
• Pension contribution and life cover

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