Training Specialist

 £35,338.88 per annum

Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Come and work for Norse Care. Our team are based at our brand-new Head Office, located next to the airport. We have fantastic on-site facilities, featuring collaborative spaces, outside areas and a café.

We are recruiting for an experienced care professional to join the team as a Training Specialist. This is a full-time, fixed term contact for 12 months.

Main Responsibilities:

*         Providing high quality training solutions, through the effective delivery of learning for both accredited and bespoke courses.

*         Acting as a champion for Care best practice, ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures including health and safety and employment.

*         Working as a trusted advisor, providing information, advice and guidance to develop effective training solutions to support business needs.

*         Supporting the assessment of learners (through both classroom sessions and observed practice) to ensure quality outcomes to enhance staff skills and behaviours in the workplace.

*         Supporting new employees through the Care Certificate in line with Skills for Care requirements.

*         Working with the Learning & Development Designer to develop and maintain training material to the highest standards, and where relevant meeting all awarding body requirements.

*         Working with the Quality & Compliance Training Manager, reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of training delivered within the course catalogue and modify materials and approach as required.

*         Leading on relevant projects, liaising with SME’s. Supporting in the design and development, creating effective solutions for delivery on time and within budget.

Our Successful Candidate:

You will have previous experience of delivering training alongside:

*         Previous experience working with adults in the care sector

*         Translating training needs/gaps into meaningful objectives

*         Experience in designing and delivering engaging training content

*         City and Guilds Level 3 or 4 Teaching and Learning or equivalent or willing to work towards

*         Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent)

*         Good attention to detail in the design and development of courses

*         Confidence and ability to rapidly build rapport and strong relationships with all stakeholders, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills

*         Engaging presentation style, verbal and written communication skills, capable of diversifying your approach to meet the needs of your audience

*         Effectively observe others and provide well-constructed feedback for improvement

*         Full UK Driving Licence to meet the travel requirements of the role

Why work for Norse Care?

We value the contribution that everyone at Norse Care makes to improving people’s lives. It’s important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training, so our service users get the best care, and you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed!

From day one, you will have access to a wide range of benefits alongside a great reward package including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, NEST pension scheme and 8-week sickness scheme. For a complete list of what we offer, please click here to visit our website.

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect all our colleagues to share our vision and values.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.