Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an Operational Trainer to coordinate and deliver essential training for staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in the social care sector and possess strong coaching and communication skills. Responsibilities include planning training, maintaining employee files, and promoting development opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a company car and pension contribution.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Laptop

Pension contribution

Life cover

Qualifications

• Experience in the social care sector preferred.
• 2 years of training experience is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver induction and development training.
• Provide practical, hands-on training across various subjects.
• Plan and publish training calendars.
• Observe workplace practices and provide coaching.

Skills

Training experience

Knowledge of care sector legislation

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Education

C&G 7300 or equivalent

Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Laptops

Training calendars

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.

NEED TO HAVE

• 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

NEED TO DO

• 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.