Strategic Training & Development Lead – Social Care

OASIS Group; Bray; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services is seeking an experienced Training & Development Manager to lead the Learning & Development function and shape workforce development across the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Quality, Safety and Practice Development, you will ensure staff have the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality, person-centred services. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across training delivery and governance.

Qualifications

• A relevant third-level qualification in Learning & Development, Education, Health & Social Care, HR, Management, Quality, Compliance or a related field.
• Significant experience in training, workforce development or practice development within health, social care, disability or another regulated environment.
• Experience leading learning programmes, projects, teams or organisational development initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory training requirements, quality assurance, safeguarding, health and safety and person-centred practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Training Department, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Design, implement and evaluate innovative learning and development programmes.
• Ensure statutory, mandatory and role-specific training requirements are achieved and maintained.
• Drive training quality assurance, compliance and governance across the organisation.
• Analyse workforce learning needs and develop strategic training plans that support organisational priorities.
• Use data, audits and feedback to identify trends, improve practice and enhance learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, managers and stakeholders to support service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Champion innovative learning approaches, including blended learning, coaching, e-learning and reflective practice.

Skills

Training

Social Care

Education

Third-level qualification in Learning & Development or related field

Job description

Sunbeam House Services is seeking an experienced Training & Development Manager to lead the Learning & Development function and shape workforce development across the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Quality, Safety and Practice Development, you will ensure staff have the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality, person-centred services. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across training delivery and governance.