About this role
Job summary 32,000 per annum. £6,000 per annum Car Allowance. 40 hours per week. Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 260 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. You will provide induction and development training to circa 4 homes across a specific region including Wokingham, Reading, and Bracknell. 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 the region and locations mentioned above. 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 and the flexibility to travel 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 Car Allowance, 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.
Main duties of the job As an Operational Trainer at Barchester Healthcare, you will take on a pivotal role in ensuring that the staff across approximately four homes are well-trained and prepared to deliver exceptional care. You will conduct induction and development training that aligns with Barchester's objectives and training statistics. The role is home-based but requires travel around Wokingham, Reading, and Bracknell. Knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector is essential, along with a City & Guilds 7300 or equivalent, a Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care, and at least two years of training experience. A full UK driving license is necessary due to the role's travel demands. Training responsibilities include planning and publishing training calendars, keeping employee training files updated, and maintaining regular contact with new team members. Monitoring workplace practice is expected to ensure the implementation of personal development plans. The competitive salary package includes a car allowance, pension contributions, and life cover, providing an enriching career experience in a supportive environment dedicated to quality care.
About us Barchester Healthcare stands out as a leading provider in the care sector, setting high standards for quality care in its extensive network of 260 care homes and independent hospitals. Known for its commitment to excellence, Barchester Healthcare has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK for three consecutive years: 2019, 2020, and 2021. This recognition reflects its deep commitment to staff engagement and development, creating an environment where employees feel valued and empowered. The organisation's core values revolve around compassionate care, treating each resident and patient with dignity, and fostering a community of healing and improvement. By focusing on personal development and upholding outstanding standards of care, Barchester Healthcare provides its employees with a rewarding and enriching working environment. The focus on continuous improvement ensures that the company continues to grow and extend its reputation as a leader in the care industry.
Job description Job responsibilities
32,000 per annum
£6,000 per annum Car Allowance
40 hours per week
Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 260 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.
You will provide induction and development training to circa 4 homes across a specific region including Wokingham, Reading, and Bracknell. 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 the region and locations mentioned above.
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 and the flexibility to travel
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
Car Allowance, 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.
0854
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
C&G 7300 (or equivalent), Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care, 2 years training experience, Full UK driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Wokingham
RG41 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)