Home Instead is renowned for the quality of care we provide our clients. It’s award winning, consistently excellent and it’s the home care business in the UK which has most frequently been rated as outstanding.
Our office was established in 2015 and our mission is to brighten the lives of seniors giving them a sense of purpose, wellbeing & worth. 'With warm and thoughtful care, we help you live your best life'. We work hard to exceed our clients’ expectations and make them feel highly valued. We like to say, ‘To us, it’s personal ’, and we stand for excellent quality of care and outstanding client service.
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Trainer to join our team in Saintfield, County Down. As a Trainer, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering high-quality training programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of our Care Professionals and Support Team.
* Design, develop, and deliver engaging training programmes in accordance with company standards, policies, and procedures
* Conduct inductions for new team members, ensuring they are fully equipped to perform their roles effectively
* Assess training needs and create personalised development plans for employees
* Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and recommend improvements
* Maintain up-to-date training records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
* Collaborate with department heads to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training solutions
* Create and update training materials, including presentations, handouts, and e-learning content
* Conduct on-the-job competency assessments to ensure team members have the necessary skills and knowledge
* Stay informed about industry best practices and incorporate them into training programmes
* Provide ongoing support and mentoring to staff members to reinforce learning and development
Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification in a Education and Learning
* Minimum of 2 years' professional experience in a relevant sector
* Proven experience in designing and delivering training programmes
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* In-depth knowledge of adult learning principles and training methodologies
* Proficiency in creating and updating training materials using various formats
* Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other training technologies
* Good understanding of office software and IT systems
* Ability to assess training needs and develop targeted solutions
* Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach
* Flexibility to adapt training styles to different learning preferences
* Goal-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
Additional Information
This is a part time role, working flexible days//hours Monday to Friday.
Fixed term contract 9 to 12 months
Flexibility required to support on call on a rota basis approximately 1 weekend in 8
Salary £24,000 - £26,000 (pro rata) depending on experience and agreed working hours
If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Access NI enhanced disclosure.