Operational Trainer. Job in Gloucestershire Education & Training Jobs

Barchester Healthcare; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an Operational Trainer to ensure staff are confident and competent in delivering compassionate care. This home-based role involves coordinating and delivering training across multiple care homes, promoting professional development, and maintaining training records. Candidates should have a relevant training qualification, experience in social care, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary along with a company car and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Laptop

Phone

Pension contribution

Life cover

Qualifications

• C&G 7300 (or equivalent) qualification is preferred.
• Experience working in social care is essential.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector.
• At least 2 years of training experience required.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver training aligned with objectives.
• Provide hands-on training across various topics.
• Plan and publish training schedules and calendars.
• Ensure training documentation is up to date.
• Observe and support workplace practice.
• Prepare induction material for new employees.
• Maintain contact and support for new team members.
• Attend external meetings and conferences as required.
• Promote learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Home Managers on development plans.

Skills

C&G 7300 (or equivalent)

Experience in social care sector

Working knowledge of legislative requirements

Training experience

Driving skills

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.

Qualifications

• 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

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

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.