Training Officer

Pj Care Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Training Coordinator to enhance staff competencies in Safeguarding and Autism awareness. Responsibilities include designing and delivering training programs, managing apprenticeship schemes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and experience in training delivery within healthcare settings. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Enhanced pay options

25 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Travel expenses reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Safeguarding training in a healthcare setting.
• Experience managing or coordinating Apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality training for Safeguarding and Autism.
• Coordinate and manage apprenticeship programmes.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Autism awareness

Health and Social Care training

Training delivery

Education

Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care qualification

Level 3 qualification in Training, L&D or equivalent

Job description

LOCATION: Peterborough or Milton Keynes (with travel to all PJ Care sites required)

TERMS: Full time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

(part time applicants will also be considered)

We are leaders in specialist neurological care and neurorehabilitation, supporting adults with progressive or acquired neurological conditions. Our commitment to Care, Compassion, and Commitment ensures we deliver exceptional care to residents and a positive work environment for our team.

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to nurture dignity, independence and holistic wellbeing through the specialist care models, therapies and activities we provide. The right candidate will reflect the PJ Care values of Care, Compassion and Commitment.

The aim of this position

is to meet PJ Care values and assist the wider PJ Care team in meeting these values. To ensure all employees develop appropriate knowledge, skills, and behaviours, with a specific focus on Safeguarding and Autism awareness. To manage and oversee Apprenticeship programmes, NVQ’s and Continual Professional Development, ensuring learners progress through their standards effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Use expertise to meet the training needs of all employees.
• Specialist Training Delivery: Design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality training sessions specifically for Safeguarding and Autism Spectrum Conditions, sessions specifically for Safeguarding to meet the Intercollegiate Document Framework's requirements
• Apprenticeship Management: Act as the primary lead for apprentices, coordinating with external providers, monitoring progress, and ensuring "Off-the-Job" hours are met.
• Induction & Compliance: Deliver mandatory induction sessions to ensure legal compliance in safeguarding and care standards.
• Competency Assessment: Assess and sign off Care Certificate competencies, ensuring new starters meet national requirements.
• Administrative Oversight: Update Learning Management System, issue certificates, and maintain individual training folders for apprentices and specialist learners.
• Provide mandatory induction training sessions to ensure all employees are compliant by law in the areas of health and safety, safeguarding and any other areas required by law.
• Source suitable training to meet the development needs of employees. Sourcing both internal and external providers whilst ensuring that all training delivered is to a high standard and within agreed cost parameters.
• To design, develop and deliver relevant training sessions for new and existing carers, support and activities employees to national or PJ Care requirements but within the limits of your role and experience
• Manage the process of booking employees onto training, booking rooms, through to course completion. This includes updating the training matrix, issuing certificates and ensuring hard copies are filled in individual training folders.

Qualifications & Benefits

• Level 3 or above in Health and Social care qualification
• Level 3 qualification in Training, L&D or equivalent
• Experience delivering Safeguarding training in a healthcare setting.
• Experience managing or coordinating Apprenticeship standards and EPA (End Point Assessment)
• Enhanced pay options
• 25 days holiday
• Travel expenses are reimbursed at 45p per mile for business journeys from your designated home site
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Long-service awards and recognition
• Career development opportunities with salary increments

Our Commitment to Inclusion

PJ Care champions Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We support every team member and resident in reaching their full potential in an environment where everyone feels valued and safe.

Join Us

If you’re ready to advance your career in an award-winning neurological service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our residents while growing professionally in a supportive and rewarding environment.

All staff employed by PJ Care are individually responsible and expected to safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all individuals who access PJ Care services to ensure everyone is protected from actual or potential harm.