Training & Development Lead – Adult Social Care

National Care Group Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider is looking for a Training & Development Lead to drive the quality and delivery of training programmes across the organization. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in health & social care training and will mentor a team of trainers. This hybrid position involves regular travel across the Midlands. Join a dedicated team that values inclusion and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Paid training opportunities

High street discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Health & Social Care training, including mandatory compliance content.
• Experience in leading or mentoring trainers or training teams.
• Strong knowledge of sector regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of regional trainers.
• Oversee planning and coordination of training programmes.
• Deliver engaging training sessions as required.

Skills

Health & Social Care training

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring trainers

Knowledge of CQC/CIW regulations

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Training & Development Lead – Adult Social Care

Location: Midlands (Hybrid working with frequent regional travel)

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum based on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Trainer looking to step into a leadership role?

We’re seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual ready to take the next step in their career.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.
• Access to hundreds of high street discounts, including the opportunity to have a Blue Light Card.

The Training & Development Lead

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and people-focused Lead Trainer to join our growing team. This pivotal role will drive the delivery, quality, and continuous improvement of training programmes across our organisation. With a strong foundation in Health & Social Care the Training & Development Lead will play a key role in supporting our workforce in providing outstanding care by equipping colleagues with the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to excel in their roles.

This is a hybrid/remote position, requiring regular travel to our Daventry and Accrington Head Offices, as well as other regional sites across the Midlands. Frequent travel is a core part of this role.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, support, and develop a team of regional trainers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality training.
• Promote reflective practice and continuous professional development (CPD) within the team.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of core and mandatory training programmes.
• Personally deliver engaging training sessions as required.
• Tailor training to the needs of different roles and services, ensuring alignment with person-centred care principles.
• Oversee the effective use of the LMS (e.g. Access LMS), ensuring accurate data recording and reporting.
• Work with the Head of Talent Development to align the training plan with business objectives and regulatory standards.

About You

• Extensive experience in Health & Social Care training, including H&S and mandatory compliance content
• Experience in leading or mentoring trainers or training teams
• Strong knowledge of sector regulations (CQC/CIW) and best practice in adult social care
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and data reporting
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the UK, including overnight stays
• A passion for learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!