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Job summary 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 Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Life Enrichment Specialist Trainer capable of motivating teams, raising standards, and fostering cultural change in our homes. The role involves designing and delivering training tailored to enhancing the Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approach, working closely with General Managers to ensure residents receive exemplary, person-centred care daily. Responsibilities include performing reviews, identifying areas of improvement, supporting innovation, and maintaining consistent training quality. Necessary qualifications include proficiency in English and Maths, a training/teaching qualification, substantial experience in adult health and social care, and a record of delivering impactful training. Candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, and IT skills, and be willing to travel nationwide with a valid UK driving license. Benefits offered are extensive, including access to retail and leisure discounts and personal development opportunities. Barchester is recognized for its outstanding performance as one of the top Health and Social Care companies, offering significant career growth and support.
About us Barchester Healthcare is renowned for providing superior health and social care services, committed to driving excellence and innovation in its field. The company aims to inspire teams and elevate standards throughout its homes, ensuring every resident enjoys a meaningful, person-centred experience. This commitment to quality and continuous improvement is reflected in Barchester's training programs, which are crafted to foster competence, confidence, and cultural transformation among staff. Recognized by Best Companies for its outstanding performance, Barchester ranks among the top employers in the Health & Social Care sector. This position as a Life Enrichment Specialist Trainer offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to this culture of excellence, promoting positive change and supporting staff development across various roles. Employees are supported with a comprehensive rewards package, including retail discounts and wellbeing support, underlining Barchester's dedication to staff welfare and professional growth.
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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Qualifications Essential
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
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
Ruchill
G20 9NU
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)