Trainer - Childrens Residential Services
Posted 12 hours 28 minutes ago by Caretech
Trainer - Children's Residential Services / Learning & Development Partner
Salary: c. £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)Hours: 40 per weekLocation: Home-based with regular travel & occasional overnight stays
Inspire. Empower. Transform.
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of practitioners in children's residential care? Do you thrive on delivering impactful, high-quality training that equips staff to make a real difference? Alternatively do you have extensive experience in caring for Children in Residential settings and want to pass on your knowledge and skills and experience to others? If so, this is the role for you.
We're looking for a dynamic Trainer / Learning and Development Partner to join our Children's Services L&D team. With at least 3 years' experience in residential children's services, you'll bring real-world insight and passion to training, ensuring our teams are confident, skilled, and ready to deliver exceptional care.
What You'll Do
? Deliver engaging, practical training across key areas including Safeguarding, Behaviour Support (Pillars), First Aid, Medication, CSE & MFH, and more? Welcome new starters and upskill existing team members to the highest standards? Design and refine training content in partnership with the wider L&D team? Keep training records up to date using our Myrus system? Stay on top of legislation, best practice, and emerging trends? Act as a Subject Lead, driving excellence and safe working practices? Promote CareTech's values of equality, diversity, and outstanding care in everything you do
What We're Looking For
? Strong knowledge of children's residential services, legislation & best practice? Expertise in mandatory training areas within residential care? Excellent communication and presentation skills? Ability to work independently and collaboratively? High standards of professionalism, organisation, and attention to detail? Full driving licence & access to a vehicle
Desirables:? Training/teaching qualification? Previous experience as a trainer? Experience managing resources