At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Kara Training Academy and develop engaging training programmes for our care staff.
- Company: Kara Healthcare, a dedicated provider of quality care for residents.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to exceptional care and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in staff development and enhance care quality.
- Qualifications: Experience in Health & Social Care training and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Kara Healthcare is a quality care provider devoted to delivering first-class dementia, nursing, residential, and respite care to residents living in our homes. Tailored care plans and 24-hour personal support for each resident help us achieve this. We offer a wide variety of care options from short and long-term residential to person-centred nursing care.
We are currently seeking a focused and dynamic Training Manager to join our friendly people team. You will be responsible for managing the Kara Training Academy alongside the health and Social Care training developments required across the group, from overseeing online and face-to-face mandatory compliance, to ensuring we have development opportunities and clear career pathways to support and encourage career progression.
This is an in-house recruitment role supporting end-to-end hiring across our care home network. You will be the first point of contact for candidates and a trusted partner for hiring managers, ensuring a consistent, values-driven, and legally compliant recruitment process throughout.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the learning & development experiences we offer our staff, from day one and throughout the employment lifespan, is exceptional. You will be expected to manage, lead, and plan the training and professional development of each staff member, across all care homes, ensuring everyone is supported to their full potential.
- E-Learning: Manage an effective online learning platform, ensuring full compliance and the necessary courses are fit for purpose and meet the needs of our staff learning.
- Face to Face Training: Develop and roll out a relevant, captivating, and purposeful induction programme. Create and implement training content relevant to our business with the intention of elevating our staff skills, knowledge, and competency to an outstanding level.
- Training Compliance: Ensure all staff receive the necessary training to enable them to meet the expectations of their role and to ensure any regulatory/legal requirements are adhered to at all times.
- Develop and implement career pathways for all levels of learning, based on role requirements and future development opportunities.
It is essential that the post holder has previous experience in creating and implementing a successful and proven learning and development function. Have Train the Trainer and Manual Training qualification. Excellent presentation, facilitation, and coaching skills. Strong instructional design and content development skills. Strong organisational and project management skills. Ability to analyse training data and produce compliance and performance reports.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
L&D Training Officer employer: Kara Healthcare
Kara Healthcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff within a supportive and inclusive work culture. As a Training Officer, you will have the opportunity to lead the Kara Training Academy, ensuring that all employees receive top-notch training and career progression opportunities in a nurturing environment dedicated to quality care. With a commitment to diversity and a focus on personal development, Kara Healthcare offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference in the health and social care sector.
