Operational Trainer in Gerrards Cross

40 hours per week

£34,000 per annum + £6,000 car allowance.

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our portfolio of 260 care homes and independent hospitals. Our Operational Trainers play a key part in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care by ensuring every member of staff is confident and competent in working in a person‑centred, compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver 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 and 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 offered by Barchester.
• Work with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plans.
• Travel to Jersey every six weeks for a four‑day period to conduct training (paid travel and accommodation included).
• Travel home‑based across the region including Witney, Chipping Norton, and two homes in Jersey.

Qualifications

• Current good standing on the Care Quality Commission register (C&G 7300 or equivalent).
• Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience in the social care sector.
• Working knowledge of legislative requirements in the care sector.
• Minimum of two years’ training experience.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Car allowance, laptop, and phone.
• Pension contribution and life cover.
• Opportunity to use coaching and people skills in an organisation that provides high quality care.