Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across their rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. Operational Trainers play a key role in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care by ensuring every member of staff is confident and competent in their ability to work in a person-centred and compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide induction and development training to around five homes and/or hospitals across a specific region.
• Coordinate and deliver 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 and maintain up to date employee training files.
• Observe workplace practice, arrange induction paperwork and assign a buddy for new employees.
• 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 offers.
• Work with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plans.

Qualifications

• C&G 7300 (or equivalent) Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in the social care sector.
• Working knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector.
• Minimum two years of training experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Person Specification

• Passion for the role and the Barchester ethos.
• Ability to travel within a specific region and work from a home-based position.
• Strong coordination, communication and coaching skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary, company car, laptop, phone, pension contribution and life cover. Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.