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Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, you will be responsible for designing and delivering training, ensuring employees are fully aware and trained on all required health and social care training in accordance with company and regulatory expectations.
Esland offers a blended learning approach, as a Learning & Development Partner you are expected to support the whole ethos of a blended learning approach and be involved in its design.
Key Responsibilities
To work as part of the wider people and culture team in the design and delivery of health and social care training to employees
Ensure that all training events run smoothly by:
Being organised, timely and well presented
Arrange the course administration in advance
Ensure all equipment and materials are available for training and in good working order; materials are those agreed by the group and standardised
Manage any required assessment of training that is delivered, producing reports and recommendations to the Head of Learning & Development
Manage the evaluation of all training that is delivered, producing reports and recommendations, and sending to the Head of Learning & Development
To maintain accurate and up to date records of all courses delivered using the HR and Training systems.
To liaise with the services to ensure effective communication to meet the current and changing needs of the provision
To keep abreast of all pending new legislation and registration requirements on behalf of the company.
Undertake an area of Subject Matter Expertise (SME). Research updates and development in this subject specialism and cascade to all relevant parties. Work alongside external agencies to ensure safe practice is adhered to.
Adhere to health and safety compliance and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and conduct throughout all training activities.
Ensure the Company’s commitment to equality and opportunity in the service provision and employment practices are reinforced through the design and delivery of all learning and development.
Ensure Esland’s values are reinforced in all learning activities.
Train and develop colleagues and managers on Train the Trainer workshops, in order for them to deliver training courses within the standardised approach necessary for quality assurance.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Understanding of good practice, current legislation and policy trends in Children’s Health and Social Care
Understanding of the mandatory subjects
Understanding of a range of approaches to learning activities
Understanding of theory and best practice in learning and development
Understanding of a range of qualifications (including RQF’s) within the Health and Social Care sector
Good understanding of how to use and develop learning management systems (LMS)
Training/teaching qualification
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Previous experience as a trainer in Children’s Health and Social Care
Experience of managing and allocating resources
Administrative experience e.g., report and letter writing, keeping electronic/paper records organisation, etc.
Must be able to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of people in various settings, e.g., one-to-one, presentations, written work, etc.
Flexible approach to changing circumstances with willingness to take on new tasks and experiences.
Keen to learn and to continue with own personal development by attending training and reviewing feedback.
Benefits
salary of between £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role
Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
Cycle to work scheme
A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
Monthly recognition awards
Casual dress code
Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!
About Esland
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.
This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.
With over 700 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.