Training Manager
Chester (travel to Preston required)
Up to £40,000 per annum
Embrace Care
About Us
At Embrace Care, we support adults and young people with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs across our CQC-regulated adult services and Ofsted-regulated children’s homes.
We’re growing — and as part of that growth, we’re launching a brand-new Training Team. This is a rare opportunity to help shape learning and development from the ground up and make a real impact across the organisation.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Training Manager to join our newly created team, working alongside a Senior Training Manager to build, develop and lead training across Embrace Care.
This is a hands‑on and strategic role, where you’ll drive high-quality induction, ensure 100% training compliance, and help embed a strong learning culture across our services.
If you’re passionate about developing people and improving care standards, this role gives you the platform to truly make a difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
Induction & Training Delivery
* Planning, organising and coordinating induction programmes
* Delivering elements of induction and overseeing online learning
* Ensuring new starters complete training and policy sign‑offs
Ongoing Training & Compliance
* Designing and delivering refresher and service‑specific training
* Monitoring training compliance across all services (CQC & Ofsted)
* Coordinating training schedules to maintain 100% compliance
NVQs & Qualifications
* Managing enrolment and progress of NVQs
* Liaising with providers, assessors and internal stakeholders
* Support learners through observations and feedback
Quality & Compliance
* Conducting training audits and maintaining accurate recordsWorking closely with Quality and HR teams on compliance and improvements
* Ensuring training aligns with regulatory standards and best practice
Continuous Improvement
* Evaluating training effectiveness and improving programmes
* Analyzing data to identify skills gaps and development needs
* Producing reports for senior leadership
Strategic Development
* Supporting the development of the L&D strategy
* Contributing to succession planning and leadership development
* Building partnerships with training providers and sector bodies
What We’re Looking For
Experience
* Training, L&D or Training Coordination experience
* Designing and delivering training programmes
* Managing induction and training compliance
* NVQ/qualification management experience
* Experience in health & social care (highly desirable)
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent)
* Assessor qualification (desirable)
* Knowledge of CQC and/or Ofsted frameworks
* Understanding of adult learning principles
Skills
* Confident trainer with strong facilitation skills
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Analytical mindset with ability to interpret training data
Why Join Embrace Care?
* Be part of building a brand-new training function
* Opportunity to shape strategy and make real impact
* Work closely with senior leadership
* Drive quality, compliance and workforce development
* Make a difference in people’s lives every day
Additional Information
* Full UK driving licence required
* Regular travel between sites (Chester & Preston)
* Enhanced DBS required
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take ownership of training and development in a growing care organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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