Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an Operational Trainer to deliver induction and development training across several homes. This home-based role involves travel and the coordination of training programs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, a passion for training, and a strong knowledge of the care sector. The position offers a competitive salary, a company car, and various benefits including pension contributions and life cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Laptop

Phone

Pension contribution

Life cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of training experience required in the care sector.
• Full UK driving license is mandatory.
• Experience working in a social care sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver induction and training across homes.
• Ensure employee training files are updated regularly.
• Provide practical, hands-on training across various subjects.
• Maintain regular contact with new team members for support.
• Promote Barchester learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Training experience

Knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Education

C&G 7300 (or equivalent)

Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Laptop

Phone

Company car

Job description

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.

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.