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.

Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to circa 5 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and a new member of staff, our Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This varied position will provide the opportunity to witness the skilled progression of staff from their first day, throughout their Barchester career.

This is a home-based position that will involve travel around a specific region.

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.