Passionate about developing others and helping staff deliver outstanding care to children and young people? We're looking for a National Trainer to join Pebbles Care's Learning & Development team.
You'll primarily support our Scottish services, with UK-wide responsibilities and opportunities to deliver external courses through Pebbles Training Academy.
This hybrid role is based between our Stepps Training Hub and home, with regular travel across Scotland and the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
Your role and responsibilities
- Work closely with the National Training Manager and wider team to coordinate and deliver training in line with our national training calendars and operational needs.
- Deliver face-to-face and online training, including induction, mandatory and specialist programmes within your qualifications and trainer status.
- Support the design, review and improvement of training materials, ensuring content is engaging, accessible and relevant to practice.
- Promote safeguarding, our company values and therapeutic approaches throughout your training and professional conduct.
- Adapt your delivery to different learning needs, encouraging participation, reflection and the application of learning in the workplace.
- Build positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Maintain monthly oversight of training compliance across homes within your allocated area, working closely with Registered Managers to review progress, identify gaps, forecast upcoming training and coordinate support and elevate concerns to the National Training Manager where required.
- Act as the main point of contact for external qualification providers delivering Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Higher National Certificates (HNCs), coordinating enrolments, monitoring learner progress and working with providers, staff and managers to address barriers and support timely completion.
- Use our learning management systems to maintain accurate training records, monitor attendance and completion, and support follow-up where required.
- Gather and review learner feedback to evaluate training quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the delivery of external training through Pebbles Training Academy, representing Pebbles professionally with customers and partner organisations.
- Maintain your subject knowledge and continuing professional development, recognising differences in practice and requirements across Scotland and England.
What we offer you
- Salary of £38,223 per annum.
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, ordinarily 8.30 am to 5 pm, with flexibility required to support training delivery and travel.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Car allowance.
- Mileage and expenses paid monthly in accordance with company policy.
- Opportunities to develop your training qualifications, specialist knowledge and career.
- Auto-enrolment into our company salary sacrifice pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
- Medicash healthcare plan including dental, optical, gym discounts, 24/7 GP access and counselling.
- Life assurance.
- Blue Light Card for access to discounts.
- An employee referral scheme offering £400 for each successful referral, subject to scheme terms.
Essential skills, experience and qualities
- Experience delivering engaging training and supporting adults to learn.
- Relevant experience, training or qualifications within the care sector.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
- Trustworthy and accountable approach, with the ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and take ownership of responsibilities while keeping the National Training Manager informed of progress and concerns.
- Ability to connect training with practical workplace situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working with different audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload across multiple locations.
- Creative and proactive approach, inclusive approach to learning, adapting delivery to meet different needs. With the ability to bring forward new ideas and turn them into engaging learning experiences and practical improvements.
- Confidence using Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to monitor training compliance, interpret data and work proactively with managers to address gaps and support timely completion of training.
- Record-keeping skills and confidence using digital systems.
- Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle suitable for business travel.
- Willingness to travel throughout Scotland and across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
Desirable skills and qualifications
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training, or an equivalent teaching or training qualification.
- Experience working in residential childcare, particularly within Scotland.
- Knowledge of therapeutic parenting and positive behaviour support.
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National Trainer in Stepps employer: Pebbles Care Limited
Pebbles Care Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while providing vital support to children in need. Located in the welcoming community of Inverkeithing, we offer a unique shift pattern that promotes work-life balance, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits such as training funding and a cash-back health care plan. Our inclusive work culture fosters personal growth and encourages employees to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young residents.
