Trainer & Staff Development Officer (Health & Social Care) – Care Provider – Glasgow & Surrounding – Up to £26,500 Basic Salary + Benefits
Our client is excited to offer a new opportunity to become a Trainer & Staff Development Officer as part of a caring and compassionate team in Glasgow! If you are looking for a new challenge that allows you to make a real difference in the quality of care and support provided to individuals, are looking for a fast track position into management, then this position would be ideal as it provides a certain level of responsibility, along with understanding the dynamics of managing a team.
Our client is a leading home care provider looking to lead way in the care sector by investing heavily in their workforce and providing the highest standards and quality of care. They are registered with ‘The Care Inspectorate’ and their friendly and professional staff are skilled to the best of their ability to provide the highest quality level of care their clients need. Their vision is to enable staff to fulfil their full potential by providing in-house career development opportunities.
About the Role
As the Staff & Trainer Development Officer, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering a high-quality training program to care staff across Glasgow and the surrounding regions. You will be training groups of people, both small or large, in-person and will be supporting them in developing their skills through online training. You will be working closely with managers and care co-ordinators to identify training needs and will be developing training plans, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and making recommendations for improvement.
Responsibilities:
* Conducting and co-ordinating in-person training sessions
* Develop training materials and resources to support the training sessions.
* Delivering training programs including inductions and online training
* Collaborating closely with the head of the business, managers and care co-ordinators
* Ensuring that all staff are up-to-date with the latest procedures, policies and best practices in social care
* Maintaining accurate records of training delivered and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
* Providing guidance and support to care staff to help them achieve their full potential
* Participating in and supporting the company’s efforts to maintain high standards of care
* Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary improvements.
* Provide one-on-one coaching and support to employees as needed.
Skills Required:
* Passion for improving the quality of care through effective training and development programs.
* Experience working in social care with good knowledge of the care sector
* Strong presentation and facilitation skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software
* Self-motivated with the ability to adapt training techniques to meet the needs of different learning styles.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
We offer the following benefits:
* £25,000 – £26,500 Basic Salary (subject to experience)
* An opportunity to make an impact on the growth development of care staff as well as the growth of the company
* Pay our Staff above the National Living Wage + Additional Perks
* Full Holiday Pay of up to 28 Days (pro-rata)
* Fully Paid Training and Development Courses
* Mileage allowance of 0.35p per mile
* Permanent Contract
* Bonus Structure
* Pension Scheme
This post is Regulated Work with Vulnerable Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland PVG Act 2007. Successful applicants MUST register for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG).
Trainer & Staff Development Officer (Health & Social Care) – Care Provider – Glasgow & Surrounding – Up to £26,500 Basic Salary + Benefits
Trainer & Staff Development Officer (Health & Social Care)
