Workplace Practice Coach and Trainer

Greensleeves Care; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a proactive Workplace Practice Coach and Trainer to mentor and develop staff in health and social care environments. The role emphasizes coaching, training delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should have substantial care experience and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Company pension scheme – employer contribution matched

2 x Salary Death in Service benefit

Medical Health Benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through Hapi App

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a Health and Social Care setting.
• Experience delivering high-quality training and coaching.
• Knowledge of current health and social care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and training to enhance care delivery.
• Facilitate reflective practice sessions with staff.
• Provide feedback on care practices for improvement.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Coaching

Critical Thinking

Supportive Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

PTTLS/AET L3 or equivalent

L3 NVQ/QCF/RQF Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and supportive Workplace Practice Coach and Trainer to guide and mentor staff working in health and social care environments. This role focuses on developing the skills, confidence, and competence of care staff through direct provision of training, on-the-job coaching, reflective practice, and tailored support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in care, a passion for developing others, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

As a workplace practice coach and Trainer, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and group practical coaching to staff in the workplace to enhance care delivery and professional development.
• Where required deliver face to face training or blended face to face/webinar training to support the overall provision of training across the Trust.
• Support staff in applying theory to practice, promoting person-centred care and best practice standards.
• Observe and provide feedback on care practices, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Facilitate reflective practice sessions and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Work with the Regulation and Compliance Officer to implement learning that has come out of formal processes such as complaints, inspections, safeguarding etc.
• Maintain accurate records of training, coaching sessions, progress, and outcomes.
• Promote a positive learning culture and act as a role model for professional behavior and values.
• To be able to carry out frequent travel nationwide and be able to stay away when the task requires it.

To apply, you will need:

• PTTLS/AET L3 or equivalent training qualification
• L3 NVQ/QCF/RQF Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Substantial experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting
• Experience in delivering high quality training and/or coaching in the workplace
• Experience working with diverse teams and adapting to different learning needs
• Knowledge of current health and social care legislation and best practices
• Knowledge of the care sector, and in particular elderly residential care
• Excellent presentation skills allowing the trainer to engage with staff at all levels.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Free learning and development
• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Medical Health Benefit (Beneden)
• Length of Service Awardsat 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves CareCore Values

Respect– We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness– We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility– We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.