Training and Development Specialist
Can you make a real difference in the lives of others?
At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for their contribution. There are opportunities for career development and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with a heart, we would love to hear from you!
Are you passionate about helping others grow and thrive in their careers? We are looking for a dynamic Training and Development Specialist (4 days per week) to design and deliver a comprehensive learning and development strategy across our Care Home portfolio. This role ensures our workforce receives high-quality training that aligns with RQIA regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a strategic learning and development plan for the organisation.
* Identify training needs through regular consultation with the Regional Manager, Home Managers, and the HR Department.
* Design and deliver training programmes in line with company policies, current legislation, RQIA standards, and industry best practices.
* Ensure all statutory and regulatory training requirements are met.
* Identify and develop training opportunities within the wider health & social care sector.
* Collaborate with the marketing team to promote training programmes via social media and other channels.
* Manage training budgets and ensure cost-effective programme delivery.
* Deliver high-quality training through various innovative learning solutions.
* Assess the return on investment and effectiveness of training initiatives.
* Regularly evaluate and update training programmes to reflect legislation and industry standard changes.
* Stay up-to-date with training developments by attending relevant courses, reading journals, and participating in industry events.
* Maintain training equipment and ensure up-to-date training records with effective audit processes.
* Produce reports as required to track training compliance and effectiveness.
* Adapt to changing business needs and responsibilities as required.
Essential Criteria:
* Current experience in a Care Home environment is a must.
* A passion for learning, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
* Strong understanding of training needs within the care home setting.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Willingness to travel as required.
* Flexibility to deliver training to night staff and on an ad-hoc basis, including occasional Saturdays, as required.
Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience designing and delivering blended learning solutions within the health and social care sectors.
* Excellent communication, networking, and influencing abilities.
* Ability to adapt communication and teaching styles to suit different learning needs.
* Highly organised, structured, and an effective team player.
* Enthusiastic, passionate, and confident in delivering training programmes.
* Strong budget and project management skills.
Company Benefits:
* Work within an award-winning, family-oriented team.
* Comprehensive paid induction and ongoing training.
* Career development opportunities.
* Flexible working shifts.
* Free car parking* and uniform.
* Employee referral incentives*.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Discounts at the Malone Hotel.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives.
* Team-building activities.
*Terms & Conditions apply.
Please note we will only accept up-to-date CVs - without this, an interview cannot be given.
We do not offer sponsorship for this role. If you require sponsorship, your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying.
Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early; therefore, please do not hesitate to submit your application promptly.
In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.
Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.
An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.
Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About the company
We care with heart because… From the moment we opened our first Care Home in Northern Ireland over 30 years ago, we knew we could make a real difference in people’s lives. We are undeniably proud of our history and passionate about our future!
Required Criteria
* Current experience in a Care Home environment is a must.
* A passion for continuous learning and development.
* Willingness to travel as required and deliver training on an ad-hoc basis (i.e. training to night staff).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Desired Criteria
* Proven experience in designing and delivering blended learning solutions within the health and social care sector.
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