Job Description
Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in the lives of children and young people? Do you have a strong background in residential children's services and a desire to upskill and empower others in this vital sector? Then we want to hear from you now!
Position: Learning and Development Partner (Children’s Residential)
Location: Locations to cover is the South West of England primarily (Plymouth, Devon), there could be an occasional need to travel elsewhere to meet training requirements.
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (dependant on knowledge, skills and expertise)
This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to make an impact and grow their career in learning and development!
Who we are:
2024 will continue to be an exciting and challenging year at The Cambian Group. Part of the CareTech Family of Companies, we are one of the largest providers of specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service.
Purpose of the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Learning and Development Partner with a minimum of 3 years' experience working in residential children's services. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering training that empowers our staff to provide exceptional care. This role is not just about teaching; it's about sharing your first-hand knowledge and experiences to truly prepare our teams for the challenges and rewards of working with children in care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver comprehensive training on key topics, including safeguarding, emergency first aid, and our internal Pillars program, drawing on your experience in the field to ensure practical, impactful learning.
* Work collaboratively with our L&D team to design, organize, and evaluate training sessions that meet both regulatory standards and the specific needs of our staff.
* Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to staff across our children's residential services.
* Stay current with legislation and best practices, ensuring our training materials are up-to-date and relevant.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and experienced team committed to your ongoing professional development.
* Best-in-class induction and training programs.
* Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
* Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
* You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals.
* Supportive management and senior leads.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.