Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading care providers in the North West!

Due to continuous company growth we have an exciting opportunity for a full time Trainer to join our Learning and Development team. Reporting to the Head of Training you will assist with the ongoing needs of the Learning and Development team.

You will be training new starters in the Rochdale area however you must be flexible to travel if we need additional training support in Blackpool, Wigan or Trafford.

Previous professional care experience is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

A training and development officer handles the learning and professional development of an organisation's workforce.

Trainers equip staff with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out work-related tasks.

Training and development officers help with the ongoing, long-term improvement of employees' skills, enabling them to fulfil their potential within their organisation. Increasingly, training and development officers are required to assess the skills and knowledge within an organisation and determining what training is needed to grow and retain these skills.

As well as helping to design and develop the schemes, they also work with the employers to establish the company’s needs. This helps to co-ordinate the courses and ensures it works for the organisation’s present and future needs. These professionals work with human resources manager in order to organise a training plan.

This job is usually a 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday; however there may be times when you’re needed to work more flexible hours. As well as having a set base in an office, you’ll also be expected to travel to a company’s site or training venues.

One of the key traits you’ll need is the ability to plan ahead and organise several things at once. You’ll also need to be an excellent communicator so you can create and implement schemes that not only work but also fit the employer’s needs.

Duties include:

• Identifying training and development needs within Cherish UK through consultation with and Group Recruitment.
• Working in a team to produce programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in an organisation,
• Ensuring that statutory training requirements are met;
• Helping care co-ordinators solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups;
• Determine the training needs
• Develop and administer new training for all new employees
• Responsible for developing and maintaining standards, meeting deadlines
• Organising group exercises.
• Teaching lessons using a whiteboard, projector, mobile devices and discussion training.

Skills

• Having good interpersonal skills.
• Being organised and methodical.
• Having excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Being tactful and patient.
• Having time management skills.
• Being able to inspire and motivate a group of learners..
• Having understanding on how people learn.
• Being a good listener.
• Being creative and proactive.
• Having interest in helping people to develop their skills.
• Ability to relate to others
• Negotiating skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to write reports and keep records
• IT skills
• Other duties

You may have to undertake other duties at the same level of responsibility at any time, as well as or instead of those listed above.

If you think you have the right skills and experience then apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rochdale: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TR/Roch

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