Learning and Development Coordinator
Location: Boaler Street and sites across Liverpool City Region
Hours: Full time hours
Salary: £28,000 to £29,000 per annum
Job Reference: 56
Main purpose of the role
As Learning & Development Coordinator, you will coordinate the design, delivery and evaluation of training and supervision for staff and learners across Local Solutions, with a particular focus on Homecare, ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety, CQC and Local Authority compliance.
You will help build a culture of continuous learning that supports staff to grow, feel confident in their roles, and deliver safe, person-centred, compassionate care. You will liaise closely with health and social care professionals, the HR & Recruitment team, and operational managers to ensure training remains effective, current and responsive to service user needs.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this Learning & Development Coordinator role, you will be a confident communicator with excellent relationship building skills, capable of establishing strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, while supporting the L&D Officer with projects across the organisation.
If you are a highly organised individual, wanting to work within a social care setting for a local charity, and have previous experience of delivering or coordinating learning activities, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Lead on coordinating, scheduling and where appropriate delivering training for Local Solutions staff, with a particular focus on Homecare.
- Carry out training needs analysis across services, working with managers to identify skills gaps and learning priorities.
- Support staff with their professional development, including career pathways, apprenticeships and access to funded qualifications (e.g. AEB, apprenticeship levy).
- Maintain, develop and administer eLearning content and the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content stays current, accessible and engaging.
- Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of training (e.g. feedback, competency checks, outcome data) and use this to continuously improve the offer.
Compliance, records & induction
- Co‑ordinate audits of employee training records to ensure compliance with Local Authority, CQC and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain adequate electronic and paper‑based records and filing systems in line with current legislation and company policy.
- Lead on new starter induction packs, training pathways and employment documentation for Homecare starters, ensuring a compliant and positive first experience.
Relationships & communication
- Liaise with health and social care professionals, external trainers/suppliers and awarding bodies to ensure training is effective, accredited where required, and responsive to service user needs.
- Ensure all enquiries and messages are dealt with courteously and efficiently, and that correspondence is prepared to a high standard of accuracy.
- Identify problems or opportunities within Learning & Development across the organisation and propose solutions.
Continuously develop your own knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of best practice and sector developments in L&D.
Qualifications
- Level 3 or above Award in Education & Training (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards.
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or equivalent sector experience.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a social care setting.
- Experience designing, delivering and evaluating training, including use of e‑learning / LMS platforms.
- Understanding of and experience working with CQC regulations and Local Authority compliance requirements.
- Moving & Handling and Medication Administration training experience.
- Ability to lead, inspire, motivate and develop staff at all levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Confident using MS Office (particularly Excel) and comfortable working with training/compliance data.
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for travel across services.
- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) in Learning & Development or People Practice.
- Experience supporting apprenticeship levy programmes.
- Experience supporting services through CQC inspections or quality audits.
- Familiarity with digital learning management systems and workforce/training data dashboards.
Employee Benefits
- Provide all staff with a free enhanced DBS.
- Discount staff scheme with Mersey garages.
- Access to Medicash.
- Opportunity to utilise E‑Learning and gain further knowledge and skills.
- Personal development promoted and funded courses available.
- Flexi time available with some roles.
- 50% discount for our Watersports Centre.
- Annual awards for nominated employees.
- Annual leave (pro rata) starts at 23 days allowance rising to 30 days plus 10 bank holidays.
- 20% discount off a Corporate Membership at Lifestyles Leisure Centres.
Learning and Development Coordinator in Liverpool employer: Local Solutions
Local Solutions is an excellent employer for those seeking a fulfilling role as a Home Care Assistant in Liverpool. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer comprehensive training and competitive pay, alongside a supportive work culture that values compassion and community impact. Join us to enjoy benefits like paid training, discounts, and a welcome bonus, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.