Operational Trainer

NHS; Sherborne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an Operational Trainer to deliver induction and development training across multiple care homes. This home-based role involves travel, ensuring new staff are confident and competent in their roles. Ideal candidates will have a C&G 7300 qualification or equivalent, a Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care, and at least 2 years of training experience. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Pension contribution

Life cover

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of training experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in the social care sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver training against Barchester objectives.
• Provide hands-on training across various subjects.
• Plan and publish training calendars.
• Maintain regular contact with new team members.
• Work with Home Managers on personal development plans.

Skills

Training experience

Working knowledge of legislative requirements

Knowledge in Health & Social Care

Education

C&G 7300 or equivalent qualification

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. Operational Trainers play a key role in ensuring the continued delivery of good and outstanding care by ensuring 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

Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to around 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, 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. The role is home‑based and will involve travel around a specific region.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and independent hospitals in the UK. They are committed to providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients, as well as investing in the development and engagement of their staff. Barchester has been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK for the past 3 years.

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a C&G 7300 (or equivalent) qualification, a Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in the social care sector; a working knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector; at least 2 years of training experience; a 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.