About this role
Job summary Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 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. Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to circa 6 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. 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 w
Main duties of the job The Operational Trainer position at Barchester Healthcare involves providing induction and development training to staff across approximately six homes and/or hospitals in a specific region. As an Operational Trainer, you will be a vital initial point of contact between Barchester and new staff, ensuring they are confident and competent in delivering person-centered and compassionate care. The role includes coordinating and delivering training sessions, planning training calendars, and maintaining up-to-date employee training files. Additionally, you will be involved in arranging induction paperwork, coaching new team members, and promoting Barchester's learning and development opportunities. This role requires a passion for training and development, a City & Guilds 7300 or equivalent, a Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or relevant experience, and a commitment to supporting Barchester's ethos of delivering quality care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is known for providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients in its extensive network of 240 care homes and independent hospitals across the UK. The organisation is dedicated to staff engagement and development, which has earned it the recognition of being one of the best companies to work for in the UK in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Barchester Healthcare's commitment to delivering high-quality care is underscored by its emphasis on staff training and development, ensuring all staff are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to provide person-centered and compassionate care. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, Barchester Healthcare offers a dynamic and supportive environment for staff to grow and develop in their careers while maintaining high standards of care for its residents and patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 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.Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to circa 6 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. 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 a specific region.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 licenceNEED 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 plansREWARDS PACKAGE Competitive salary Company car, laptop, phone Pension contribution and life coverIf 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
C&G 7300 (or equivalent) Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience in the social care sector Working knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector 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
Hebburn
NE31 2SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)