Turning Point are currently recruiting for a Training & Practice Lead to join the Suffolk Drug & Alcohol service. We are looking for someone to lead on the support, training and induction of new staff, co-ordination of our internal CPD and external core and additional training opportunities for our local partners throughout the county. There is a leadership element to the role given the need to welcome and support new staff into our system and ensure they have the requisite training and skills in order to do their job effectively as well as representing the organisation externally to our partners.
As a Training and Practice Lead we offer a starting salary of £32,760 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £38,326 per year. (We are a countywide service and you can be based at Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich or Lowestoft.
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Identify areas for discussion and contribute to regular National Training and Practice Lead Forums
Use, feedback and contribute content to the centralised L&OD Training library on Teams
Monitor mandatory training levels and highlighting any areas of concern to senior management
Support the training and induction of new staff and provide coaching, support and monitoring throughout their 6-month probationary period
Delivering mandatory training as well as bespoke training as required by the service
Support the competency training review and sign off as required
Develop and maintain effective links with our local partner agencies to identify training needs
Oversee the external training plan to ensure local needs are met through standard and bespoke training packages
To facilitate and deliver core, bespoke and accredited training partner agencies face to face and using MS Teams
Monitor, identify and address any training needs at an internal and external level in conjunction with L&OD
Provide coaching and feedback as required
Review practice through evaluation of training interventions
Support the ongoing evaluation of training interventions using the learning cycle with L&OD
Training qualification
Knowledge of IT / digital systems
Knowledge, skills and experience of design and delivery of effective learning opportunities
Knowledge, skills and experience relating to coaching and mentoring
We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone's voices are heard and respected. As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
• 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
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