Purpose of the Post
Due to a period of exciting growth, we are looking to expand the Training team. We are currently recruiting for a Trainer in Sunderland. You will be training our Support Workers; therefore you will need a good knowledge and understanding of working in social care with vulnerable adults including those with learning disabilities and complex needs.
The Company
SHCA is an employee-owned local company with a strong "People Before Profit" ethos. It was formed in 1994 with a team of 20 people providing home care services. We now employ over 200 staff in the area.
Any profits are spent on providing a better service & towards rewarding our staff. We also support local community projects & we have donated to many good causes.
Staff get free shares in the company & whenever possible a summer and Christmas bonus. Employee ownership gives employees a real stake in the company, increasing their commitment and helping to raise staff retention and the quality of service provided.
PLUS there is a £500 joining bonus.
Principle Duties
You will be working within an already successful training team and must be able to research and contribute to the development of future courses.
Work with management to understand the needs of learners and create and implement development plans to address both short- and long-term requirements with a focus on addressing any skills gaps and meeting the needs of our staff.
Deliver mandatory and other training courses as required within a classroom / group based environment which include: Medication, Health & Safety, Emergency Aid, Dementia, Infection Control, Moving & Assisting, MCA/DoLS, Safeguarding, Pressure Area Care, Learning Disabilities, Autism and NAPPI .
Within the context of Sunderland Home Care Associates, the post holder will be responsible for training new recruits in line with the Care Certificate, as well as refresher training to existing staff.
You will be expected to have a good knowledge and understanding of all current courses within the Care Certificate and deliver these with passion and enthusiasm.
Deliver courses linked to on-going development programmes
Work with the team to ensure all training is planned, booked, communicated and recorded efficiently.
Note: there will be additional specific training duties added to this depending on skill set and needs of the business. These will include the following:
Developing new courses and materials
Delivering to a variety of levels of staff in the Care Sector
Attending events and meetings
Am I the right person for the job? Do I have:
Passion and enthusiasm to raise the standard of quality of care
Previous experience of teaching/training within a health and social care setting
Experience in working within the Health & Social Care Sector
A minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
Or willing to work towards Level 4 in Education and Training
Excellent communication skills both written, digital and verbal
Proven experience in providing quality assurance systems and processes
Please note that the successful candidate must be fit and able: This job requires low level physical activity and the trainer must be able to demonstrate techniques.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,250.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Employee stock ownership plan
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
Work Location: In person