About this role
Job summary Job Title: Life Enrichment Specialist Trainer Company: Barchester Healthcare Location: Gateshead Job Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £40,000 plus Car Allowance (+10% Bonus) Barchester Healthcare are looking for a Life Enrichment Specialist Trainer who can inspire teams, elevate standards, and drive meaningful cultural change across our homes. In this role, you'll design and deliver high-quality training that enhances the Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approach. You'll work closely with General Managers and their home teams to build confidence, strengthen practice, and ensure our residents receive outstanding, person-centred experiences every day. You'll also carry out reviews, analyse gaps, and shape action plans that support continuous improvement. NEED TO DO: Deliver engaging Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approach training across homes Provide individual coaching to teams to strengthen practice and documentation Review homes Life Enrichment provision, to identify gaps and work with the home to create clear action plans for improvement Support innovation by reviewing and enhancing the Life Enrichment Experience strategy Work with the Head of Life Enrichment and Divisional Activity Leads to identify training needs Collaborate with L&D to ensure training quality and consistency Analyse internal and external audit outcomes and regulatory reports to drive improvement Produce timely reports, track trends using the Life Enrichment dashboard, and share insights Ensure homes meet evidencing and showcasing requirements for their Life Enrichment and activities programmes NEED TO HAVE: English and Maths proficiency at high-school level A recognised training / teaching qualification Experience in the adult health and social care sector A proven track record of delivering impactful, engaging training Experience supporting cultural change and achieving measurable outcomes Excellent communication, organisation, time-management and IT skills Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy diary Willingness to travel nationally with a full UK driving licence REWARDS PACKAGE: Access to a range of retail and leisure discounts Access to a range of wellbeing support and Best Doctors Service Opportunity to develop within a hugely supportive team Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
Main duties of the job The Life Enrichment Specialist Trainer at Barchester Healthcare is responsible for inspiring teams, enhancing standards, and fostering cultural change within homes. This entails designing and delivering training to enhance Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approaches, while collaborating closely with General Managers and their teams. The role demands individual coaching, carrying out reviews, and analysing gaps to devise action plans for improved practices. The trainer also supports strategic innovation and collaborates with various stakeholders to identify and fulfil training needs. Essential skills include excellent communication, organisation, IT proficiency, and a proven background in delivering impactful training, particularly in adult health and social care. The trainer should also aid in strategic developments to drive improvements based on audit outcomes, ensuring that training is consistent and high-quality. Barchester offers a supportive rewards package including retail discounts, wellbeing support, and opportunities for career development.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent name in the healthcare sector, well-regarded for its commitment to providing high-quality care and support across its facilities. The organisation prides itself on fostering an environment where teams are empowered and encouraged to drive meaningful change while enhancing care standards. Barchester is notable for its high ranking, recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the health and social care sector in the UK. It is committed to employee support, offering a stimulating environment that supports personal and professional growth. By investing in various awards and initiatives, Barchester underlines its commitment to creating a rewarding workplace culture that prioritizes both residents' and employees' experiences. With a vision to maintain outstanding care quality, the organisation supports the professional development of its staff, offering substantial career progression opportunities for those involved in its mission to provide exceptional person-centred care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Up to £40,000 plus Car Allowance (+10% Bonus) Barchester Healthcare are looking for a Life Enrichment Specialist Trainer who can inspire teams, elevate standards, and drive meaningful cultural change across our homes.
In this role, you'll design and deliver high-quality training that enhances the Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approach. You'll work closely with General Managers and their home teams to build confidence, strengthen practice, and ensure our residents receive outstanding, person-centred experiences every day. You'll also carry out reviews, analyse gaps, and shape action plans that support continuous improvement.
NEED TO DO:
Deliver engaging Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approach training across homes
Provide individual coaching to teams to strengthen practice and documentation
Review homes Life Enrichment provision, to identify gaps and work with the home to create clear action plans for improvement
Support innovation by reviewing and enhancing the Life Enrichment Experience strategy
Work with the Head of Life Enrichment and Divisional Activity Leads to identify training needs
Collaborate with L&D to ensure training quality and consistency
Analyse internal and external audit outcomes and regulatory reports to drive improvement
Produce timely reports, track trends using the Life Enrichment dashboard, and share insights
Ensure homes meet evidencing and showcasing requirements for their Life Enrichment and activities programmes
NEED TO HAVE:
English and Maths proficiency at high-school level
A recognised training / teaching qualification
Experience in the adult health and social care sector
A proven track record of delivering impactful, engaging training
Experience supporting cultural change and achieving measurable outcomes
Excellent communication, organisation, time-management and IT skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy diary
Willingness to travel nationally with a full UK driving licence
REWARDS PACKAGE: Access to a range of retail and leisure discounts Access to a range of wellbeing support and Best Doctors Service Opportunity to develop within a hugely supportive team
Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The role requires proficiency in English and Maths at a high-school level, and a recognised training or teaching qualification. Candidates should possess experience in the adult health and social care sector, have a proven track record in delivering impactful and engaging training, and demonstrate skills in supporting cultural change and achieving measurable outcomes. Strong communication, organisation, time-management, and IT skills are essential, alongside a keen attention to detail and proficiency in managing busy schedules. The candidate must be willing to travel nationally and hold a 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
Gateshead
NE9 7AD
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)