Job Description

Training Officer

About our Family

We are a well-established, family-owned group of care homes with over 40 years' experience. Our success has driven our growth, and we take pride in delivering exceptional care to our residents. With two homes rated "Outstanding" and two rated "Good", we are seeking a Training Officer to maintain and enhance the training programmes for our dedicated staff.

Operating two nursing homes and two residential homes in Farnham and Fleet, we are looking for an experienced and passionate individual to join our management team and help continue our success.

Why Us?

At Woodlands & Hill Brow training isn't just a classroom experience, it is embedded in everyday practices. You'll work closely with our management teams to ensure that the training leads to meaningful changes on the floor directly improving the lives of the residents in our care.

We believe our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing them with the training, support, and recognition they deserve. Our Training Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring staff are compliant, up to date, and on positive development journeys. You will have full support from our home managers and administrative team to deliver impactful training programs.

About the Role:

We are seeking someone to support the development and delivery of a high quality, innovative training program that meets the current and future needs of Woodlands & Hill Brow Ltd and our valued staff. You will plan, organise and deliver training, with full oversight of the mandatory program, ensuring it aligns with the latest Health and Social Care initiatives and requirements.

Your role includes ensuring staff compliance with the annual training programme. You will provide staff with the tools and resources for professional growth, improving performance and resident satisfaction, whilst ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.

This is a full time, Monday to Friday role with occasional weekend work, as needed, for training sessions. A full, clean driving license is required for travel between our homes.

We are looking for someone who can:

Ensure consistency, compliance, and competence in role specific training. Oversee the company's training programs. Deliver mandatory training on topics such as manual handling, fire procedures, basic life support, customer care, record keeping, MCA/DOLS, safeguarding, infection control, dementia, end of life care, supervision skills, tissue viability, and food and nutrition. Provide staff training and hold a Train the Trainer qualification, specifically in Manual Handling. Ensure all training complies with legal requirements. Communicate and train staff using our values, history, and commitment to high quality elderly care. Develop and enhance training systems with new ideas to improve knowledge and performance. Maximise claimable funding. Monitor and maintain high quality training standards at Woodlands & Hill Brow Ltd. Promote a continuous training ethos that enhances residents and families' experiences.
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About You:

Be a qualified trainer with at least 2 years' experience as a Training Officer in the healthcare sector, holding a teaching qualification. A desirable but not essential to be qualified, registered nurse with the NMC Be well-versed in elderly and dementia care. Hold up to date knowledge of the Care Certificate Qualification Be an effective training and communicator. Have the ability to upskill, motivate, and promote training among staff. Be knowledgeable in using a wide variety of delivery based tools. Demonstrate a proven ability to deliver a full training cycle. Be familiar with both traditional and modern training methods, staying up to date with current learning and development practices Adhere to a personal ethos of 'do your best to be the best.' Have organisational skills.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary of 37,000 pa for experienced professionals, plus discretionary performance-based bonuses. 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays. Study support for personal development. Permanent team members (no agency staff) Matched company pension scheme with 3% contribution. Staff recommendation bonus Complimentary staff meals Complimentary holistic therapies to promote positive wellbeing Free onsite parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Farnham GU9 9FN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Training: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person