About this role
Job summary Up to £40,000 plus Car Allowance (+10% Bonus) Covering Essex / Bedfordshire 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 offering an opportunity for a Life Enrichment Specialist Trainer to inspire teams and elevate standards across their homes. This role involves designing and delivering high-quality training, focusing on the Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approach, to ensure residents receive excellent, person-centred experiences. The trainer will collaborate with home teams to bolster confidence, strengthen practices, and shape action plans that address gaps and support ongoing improvements. Duties include delivering engaging Life Enrichment training, coaching teams, identifying training needs, analyzing audits for strategic changes, and reporting insights. They seek candidates with proficiency in English and Maths, teaching qualifications, experience in adult health and social care, and a track record of impactful training delivery. Barchester offers a supportive environment with progression opportunities, alongside benefits such as a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and various discounts.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care services across the UK, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality care and support. It focuses on creating a positive and empowering workplace for its employees. The organisation strives to enhance standards and drive cultural change within its facilities to improve residents' experiences. Recognized for its supportive environment, Barchester Healthcare encourages the professional development of its employees, offering numerous benefits and the opportunity for career progression. It has received accolades for its outstanding workplace culture and ranks highly in various best employer lists.
Job description Job responsibilities
Up to £40,000 plus Car Allowance (+10% Bonus) Covering Essex / BedfordshireBarchester 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
A recognised training/teaching qualification, proficiency in English and Maths at a high-school level, experience in the adult health and social care sector, ability to deliver impactful training, and experience in supporting cultural change.
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
Rayleigh
SS6 9XH
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)