Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car, laptop, phone

Pension contribution and life cover

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare seeks an Operational Trainer to deliver induction and development training across its regional footprint, including Banbury, Tewkesbury, Malvern and Oxford. The role is home-based and involves travel around the region to support staff in care homes and hospitals with person-centred, compassionate practice.

You will coordinate training calendars, keep training files up to date, observe workplace practice, and work with Home Managers to implement personal development plans.

Qualifications

• C&G 7300 or equivalent.
• Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience in social care sector.
• Working knowledge of legislative requirements in care sector.
• 2 years training experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 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.

Skills

C&G 7300

Health & Social Care Level 3

Legislation knowledge

Training experience

UK driving licence

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

This position coversBanbury, Tewkesbury, Malvern and Oxford. 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. OperationalTrainers 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.

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

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
• Company car, 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.