Senior Training Manager Embrace Care

Senior Training Manager

Chester

Embrace Care

Full-time Permanent
Up to £45,000

Embrace Care is a specialist provider supporting adults and young people with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs. We deliver high-quality care through our CQC-regulated adult services in Chester and Ofsted-regulated children's residential homes in Preston.

As part of our continued growth, we are creating a brand-new Training team consisting of a Training Manager and a Senior Training Manager-a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead learning and development across the organisation.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving the training and development function across all services.

You will ensure that all employees receive high-quality induction, mandatory training and ongoing development, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and compliant care. You'll play a key role in strengthening workforce capability, supporting regulatory compliance, and embedding a strong learning culture across Embrace Care.

• Lead and manage the full induction programme for all new starters
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions
• Coordinate internal and external training resources

• Plan and deliver refresher and role-specific training programmes
• Ensure training compliance across all services
• Identify and respond to ongoing training needs

• Manage NVQ enrolments, progress, and completions
• Liaise with training providers and assess learners
• Support qualification pathways across CQC and Ofsted services

• Monitor and audit training compliance to ensure 100% standards
• Maintain accurate training records and matrices
• Align training with regulatory requirements and inspection readiness

• Line manage and develop the Training Manager
• Contribute to organisational strategy as part of the Senior Management Team
• Produce reports for senior leadership and drive continuous improvement

We're looking for a confident and experienced training professional who can lead from the front and influence at a senior level.

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in training, L&D, or training management
• Strong knowledge of CQC and/or Ofsted frameworks
• Experience designing and delivering training programmes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

• Assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualification
• Experience managing NVQs and training compliance
• Background in health and social care or another regulated sector
• Experience leading or managing a team

• Opportunity to shape a brand-new role and function
• A senior leadership position with real influence
• A growing organisation with strong values and purpose
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Full UK driving licence required
• Regular travel between sites (Chester & Preston)
• Enhanced DBS required

If you're passionate about developing people, driving quality, and making a real difference in care services, we'd love to hear from you.