Learning and Development Manager (Health and Social Care)

Learning and Development Manager (Health and Social Care)

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About Us:

CareTutor is a leading eLearning provider dedicated to delivering high-quality training to care workers across the UK. Our courses combine real-world scenarios, animated learning, and interactive content to enhance the learning experience.

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive Learning and Development Manager with extensive experience in the Health and Social Care sector in the UK, to oversee our course creation and review processes. This role involves managing a team of in-house and freelance developers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional courses that meet both regulatory requirements and our creative standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end course development lifecycle (design, creation, SME review, delivery).

• Recruit, onboard, and manage a team of in-house and freelance course developers, graphic designers, and animators.

• Coordinate with subject matter experts (SMEs) from the care sector for content validation and updates.

• Collaborate with our media production team to ensure high standards for live-action filming.

• Work closely with our LMS team to ensure seamless course integration and learner experience.

• Manage timelines, budgets, and project documentation to keep production on track.

• Continuously improve learning design practices based on feedback and learning analytics.

Essential Requirements:

• Direct experience working within or developing training for the social care sector (residential care, domiciliary care, or community care settings).

• UK-based, with the right to work in the UK.

• Proven experience managing learning content development teams.

• Strong knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles.

• Understanding of video production processes (especially for learning purposes).

• Comfortable working with and administering content through Learning Management Systems (LMS experience essential).

• Exceptional project management skills, including resource planning and stakeholder management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a remote team.

Desirable Experience, Qualifications and Methodologies:

• Experience working within a large care group, understanding the complexities and scale of such organisations.
• CIPD Level 5 or 7 in Learning and Development or equivalent.
• Familiarity with blended learning approaches, combining traditional and digital methods.
• Experience conducting Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) to identify and address training requirements.
• Proficiency in coaching and mentoring techniques to support staff development.
• Knowledge of competency-based training frameworks, such as SFIAPlus.
• Understanding of person-centred planning methodologies, emphasising individualised support.
• Awareness of compliance standards, including CQC and Skills for Care requirements and safeguarding practices.

Why Join CareTutor?

• Be part of a mission-driven company making a real difference in care education.

• Work on highly creative, meaningful learning projects.

• Collaborate with a passionate, supportive team.

• Flexible working hours and fully remote working.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.