Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking passionate Operational Trainers to enhance the skills of staff across their care homes. This home-based role offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing essential training and support to new employees, ensuring they are equipped to deliver outstanding care. With a focus on personal development and a commitment to staff engagement, this position allows you to witness the growth of individuals in their careers. Join a company recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and contribute to making a difference in the lives of residents and patients.

Benefits

Company Car

Laptop

Phone

Pension Contribution

Life Cover

Qualifications

• 2 years of training experience in the health and social care sector.
• Full UK driving license required for travel to care homes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver induction and development training for new staff.
• Maintain regular contact with new team members to provide support.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Training Experience

Knowledge of Legislative Requirements

Communication Skills

Education

C&G 7300 or equivalent

Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Training Calendars

Employee Training Files

Company Car

Laptop

Phone

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. This role will include travel to Jersey approximately every 5 weeks.

NEED TO HAVE

1. C&G 7300 (or equivalent)
2. Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in the social care sector
3. Working knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector
4. 2 years training experience
5. Full UK driving licence

NEED TO DO

1. Coordination and delivery of induction and development training against Barchester objectives and training statistics
2. Provide practical, hands-on training across a variety of subjects
3. Plan and publish training calendars
4. Ensure employee training files are up to date
5. Observe workplace practice
6. Arrange induction paperwork and a buddy in advance of a new employee starting
7. Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting where appropriate
8. Attend meetings and conferences external to the home where required
9. Promote learning and development opportunities that Barchester offer
10. Work with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plans

REWARDS PACKAGE

1. Competitive salary
2. Company car, laptop, phone
3. 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.