Trainer – Education and Care in Tiverton

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career, particularly if you’re looking to move on from a traditional teaching or training role but still feel passionate about delivering engaging, meaningful learning experiences. If you thrive on bringing content to life, enjoy connecting with people, and take pride in creating training that truly sticks, this role gives you the chance to use those strengths in a fresh and impactful way.

This vacancy has arisen as a result of an internal promotion within our Learning & Development team, reflecting our genuine commitment to developing and progressing our team members. It’s a fantastic time to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where growth and opportunity are actively encouraged.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the learning experience for team members across our Education and Care settings, designing and delivering high-quality training that builds confidence, capability, and consistency. This isn’t just about delivering sessions; it’s about making learning meaningful, accessible, and empowering for every team member.

We are deeply committed to investing in our team members. We believe that when our team receives the very best training, they are equipped to provide the highest standard of care and support to the children and young people we work with. That belief is at the heart of everything we do and it’s what makes this role so rewarding. You’ll see the real impact of your work every day, knowing the training you deliver helps improve outcomes where it matters most.

If you’re enthusiastic, confident in front of a room, and driven to inspire others, this role offers a brilliant opportunity to develop your career while continuing to do what you love – helping people learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

A day in the life of a Trainer will involve:

• Work collaboratively within the in-house training team to design and deliver inclusive and engaging sessions across key topics such as PRICE (Physical Intervention Reduction), Safeguarding, Professional Boundaries, Medication, and more ensuring content is practical, relevant, and high quality.
• Continuously evaluate and improve training delivery using feedback, observations, and learning frameworks to ensure a consistently high standard of learning experience.
• Partner with the Learning & Training Manager to develop and shape training programmes that align with organisational goals and workforce needs.
• Support the delivery of inclusive, engaging, and impactful learning.
• Provide flexible support to wider People Services and Operational teams, including coordinating training logistics, liaising with providers, and maintaining accurate training records.

To be a successful Trainer you’ll need:

• Proven experience delivering in-house training across the Care and/or Education sector, including specialist subject areas and a recognised training qualification (e.g. PRICE Train the Trainer).
• Strong ability to evaluate training impact, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement and enhance learning outcomes.
• Knowledgeable in equality, diversity, health & safety, wellbeing, and risk assessment, with a clear commitment to inclusive practice.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation, IT, and organisational skills; experienced in using Microsoft Office and learning management systems (LMS).
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and approachable, with a passion for high‑quality service delivery; holds a full driving licence and is willing to travel, including overnight stays when required.

If return for your time, you’ll get:

• Holidays – You’ll get 28 days annual leave.
• Pension scheme – Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
• Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
• Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check‑in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
• Cycle2Work – The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
• DBS – As this role requires you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.
• After 12 months service – You’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary.

Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation.

At Phoenix Learning and Care, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.