Learning and Development Partner

Job summary

Learning & Development Partner – Up to £38,995 per annum + 5k car allowance

We have an excellent opportunity for a Learning & Development Partner to join a strong and well-established Home Management and Regional Team to ensure our team members are suitably qualified to deliver excellent levels of nursing and care.

Our Essex and London region comprises 16 nursing and care homes therefore travel across the portfolio would be required supported with two other L & D Partners.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: up to £38,995 per annum
• Car Allowance: £5,000 – business milage will be paid
• Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• This is an onsite role

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, your role would be to implement and embed the Company’s Quality Framework in relation to learning and development throughout the region. Ensure regulatory, mandatory and specialist training is delivered to all team members and guarantee continuous professional development for all our teams. 

About the Regional Learning & Development Pathway Partner role:

• Work within the Quality framework to deliver the identified key performance indicators for L&D
• Deliver foundation week training for new joiners (induction).
• Monitor completion of the Care Certificate for those required
• Sourcing training as required on professional, clinical and care issues to help develop the teams’ knowledge and practice
• Work within Excelcare’s identified career pathways
• Ensure the Learning Management System is updated
• Ensure your own mandatory training and train the trainer/equivalent training is kept up to date
• Maintain up to date knowledge of CQC regulations and standards as well as legislative requirements in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Support our sponsored team members’ development programmes in collaboration with the L&D Department based at our Support Office
• Work with the L& D Department to deliver current training material and address any changes or updates that are required in line with legislation and regulation.
• Recording and reporting as required by the L&D Department and for the Regional Operations Director
• Attend meetings as required
• Conduct face to face training as well as observational supervisions to evidence direct learning into practice.
• Complete training needs analysis and feedback

About you:

• Recognised trainer qualification such as PTLLS, AET, Teaching diploma/degree or above
• Experience of training delivery within a social care setting
• A qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Clear report writing and presenting complex data in a digestible format for a variety of audiences
• Car owner and full driving licence to be able to travel across the services
• Excellent communicator with adaptable style for learners
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of managing L & D projects within a multi-site environment
• Previous experience of maintaining and using a Learning Management System
• Experience of observing and assessing skills and providing constructive feedback
• Identifying trends and themes – gaps and areas for development.

What you can expect in return:

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking*
• DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare*
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme*
• Annual Salary Review*
• Comprehensive Induction Program
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for every person you refer*
• Team Appreciation Days
• Long service awards
• *Terms & Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.