Job Title: Training Lead - Residential Children's Homes Location: London (with travel to Eastbourne homes as required) Reports to: Training Manager Working Pattern: Full-time (9:00-5:00 or 8:30-4:30, with flexibility to cover evening/night training and workshops as required) Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties and project-based responsibilities may be required in line with business needs. Role Overview The Training Lead works closely with the Training Manager to support the development and delivery of high-quality training across our residential children's homes. With a background in social care, learning, and development, you will ensure staff are fully equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to meet the complex and diverse needs of the children and young people in our care. You will: * Deliver both mandatory and bespoke training. * Assess learners completing Level 3 Diplomas in Residential Childcare. * Support induction, coaching, and staff development across the homes. * Help maintain compliance with regulatory standards, audits, and inspections. Our Culture & Values At SuperCare, we live by our Only Outstanding principles: * We seek to understand * We never give up on our children and young people * We do whatever it takes * We inspect, not expect * We are radically honest We also follow Language That Cares - using words that empower children, families, and adults, while avoiding jargon or language that creates stigma. Key Responsibilities Training Delivery & Development * Deliver and evaluate mandatory training programmes (e.g. Safeguarding, First Aid, Medication). * Develop and deliver bespoke training tailored to the therapeutic, emotional, and behavioural needs of children and young people. * Ensure training is trauma-informed, attachment-aware, and aligned with child-centred practice. Assessment & Quality Assurance * Assess staff competence and learning needs in line with regulatory frameworks and individual development plans. * Conduct assessments for learners completing Level 3 Diplomas in Residential Childcare. * Complete standardisation activities to ensure consistency in training delivery and assessment. * Maintain accurate training records, reports, and compliance data for audits, Ofsted, and local authority inspections. Staff Support & Development * Collaborate with managers and the Training Manager to identify home-specific training needs. * Coach and mentor new and existing staff, supporting diploma progression and CPD. * Support induction and onboarding to ensure new staff are prepared and confident. Compliance & Safeguarding * Ensure all training meets Ofsted and regulatory requirements. * Promote safeguarding practices and ensure staff understand their responsibilities in protecting children and young people. * Monitor expiry and refresh dates for all mandatory training to ensure 100% compliance. Person Specification Essential * Level 3 Award in Education & Training. * Recognised Assessor qualification (TAQA/A1). * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). * Strong understanding of safeguarding, research-informed practice, and child development. * Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. * Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage staff teams. * Experience in designing and delivering blended learning programmes. * Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Working Together to Safeguard Children. Desirable * Experience in a residential childcare or social care setting. * Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) qualification. What We Offer * A supportive and inclusive working environment. * Ongoing CPD opportunities and support for further qualifications. * Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth. INDHP