Health and Social Care Trainer- Multiple locations - #193149

Hours: 37.5 (Part time hours available)

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 Annum (Based on full time hours and dependant on experience)

Full driving license required.

Job Purpose

To design, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning and development programmes that support colleagues to be competent, confident and compliant in their roles. The Trainer will deliver engaging learning across a range of platforms, support effective induction and competency development, maintain accurate learning records, and contribute to a positive learning culture aligned to the Learning and Development Strategy.

Main Duties

• Design, develop and continuously improve training materials, learning resources and e-learning content to meet organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver engaging face-to-face, virtual and blended learning programmes using a variety of adult learning methods.
• Deliver corporate induction programmes and support managers to embed learning into day-to-day practice.
• Work with managers to identify learning needs and develop appropriate learning solutions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training through feedback, observation, assessment outcomes and operational performance, using findings to drive continual improvement.
• Maintain accurate learner records, competency assessments, attendance registers and training matrices in line with company policy and audit requirements.
• Use the Learning Management System to assign learning, monitor compliance, produce reports and track learner progress.
• Support quality assurance activities by ensuring all training documentation remains accurate, compliant and audit-ready.
• Communicate effectively with managers regarding training requirements, competency outcomes and compliance deadlines.
• Maintain professional knowledge by keeping up to date with legislation, best practice, learning technologies and required accreditations including Proact‑SCIPr‑UK, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid.
• Provide administrative support for training activities including scheduling, bookings, resources and correspondence.
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Trainer and wider Learning & Development team to develop curriculum content and promote a positive learning culture.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching, Training or Assessing qualification, or willingness to achieve this.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes.
• Experience within the care sector (desirable).
• Understanding of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accurate records.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

What are the benefits?*

• Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
• Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting from 30 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Sick pay entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
• Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
• Complex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Stream – a financial wellbeing app that enables you to: track your earnings; save with high-street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day with flexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers; learn with financial coaching and education, and much more

• minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 25 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row!

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.

In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

This role will be based in Bracknell and Swindon, but travel to other locations may be required.

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