Practice Development Facilitator (Trainer)
Fixed-Term Maternity Cover until March 2027
Full-time role with flexibility across days/evenings/weekends
Based at Belong Newcastle under Lyme with travel to other Belong sites as required
Salary: £39,468 per annum
Closing Date: 14th November 2025
Are you passionate about empowering teams, driving excellence in care, and embedding person‑centred practice? Belong is seeking a dynamic and values‑led Practice Development Facilitator to join our team on a fixed‑term basis, covering maternity leave until March 2027.
Belong is a pioneering care organisation committed to creating vibrant communities where older people live life to the full. Our People strategy puts colleagues at the heart of everything we do — and this role is key to bringing that vision to life.
We live by our values, and this role brings them to life every day:
We are Stronger Together – You’ll collaborate across teams, coach colleagues, and foster a culture of shared learning and mutual support.
We will be Better Tomorrow – You’ll design and deliver innovative learning interventions that drive continuous improvement and future‑ready care.
We encourage you to Be Your Best – You’ll empower individuals to reach their full potential through mentoring, performance development, and reflective practice.
We always Care from the Heart – You’ll model compassionate, person‑centred care and ensure that every learning experience is rooted in empathy, understanding and sharing knowledge to empower others.
Respect for All is key! – You’ll champion inclusive learning, embrace diverse perspectives, and ensure every colleague feels valued and heard.
As our Practice Development Facilitator, you’ll lead the design and delivery of impactful learning interventions including inductions, coach colleagues to embed best practice, and champion continuous improvement across our services. You’ll work closely with teams to ensure every colleague has the skills and knowledge to make sure that each customer receives exceptional, person‑centred support aligned with their Life Plan.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging workshops and coaching to support colleague development
* Facilitate reflective practice and team learning to improve service quality
* Support performance reviews and career development pathways
* Evaluate the impact of learning interventions through audits, feedback, and observation
* Collaborate with managers and mentors to ensure robust inductions and ongoing support
* Promote safe, inclusive, and values‑driven learning environments
About You.
You will have experience or qualifications to support the following statements.
* I have proven experience in coaching, mentoring, and facilitating adult learning
* I have a strong understanding of performance management and reflective practice
* I have excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* I already hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
* I have a qualification in coaching/assessing or teaching adult learners (or I am willing to work towards)
Why Join Us?
At Belong, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that values your expertise and invests in your growth. You’ll help shape the future of care while making a real difference in people’s lives — all while living our values every day.
Ready to inspire, develop, and lead with purpose? Apply today and help us build a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so please do not delay in applying.
You will require proof of your Right to Work in UK, Belong does not offer sponsorship for this role. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check with Adult barred list.
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