Training & Practice Lead - Suffolk Drug & Alcohol Service
Job Introduction
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. We are looking for an energetic, dynamic and enthusiastic team player. 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. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
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.
Role Responsibility
* 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
* Oversee the induction training plan and co-ordinate with the Team Managers and Leaders to ensure that this is in place rotationally to support new staff
* Delivering mandatory training as well as bespoke training as required by the service
* Work with the safeguarding lead to ensure that all staff competency is completed during their probationary period
* Support probationary review process regarding training needs
* Support the competency training review and sign offas 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
* Support relevant review and audit activities
* Review practice through evaluation of training interventions
* Support the ongoing evaluation of training interventions using the learning cycle with L&OD
* Ensure all learning records are kept up to date on Explore within a timely manner
The Ideal Candidate
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of IT / digital systems
* Understanding of the Health & Social Care sector
* Knowledge, skills and experience of design and delivery of effective learning opportunities
* Knowledge, skills and experience relating to coaching and mentoring
We are seeking candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to join our team. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone's voices are heard and respected. Join us in our commitment to build a more diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
About us
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 run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
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.
• Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Salary £32,760 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands to £38,326
Frequency Annual
Job Reference turningp/TP/135/11597
Contract Type Permanent
Closing Date 11 July, 2025
Job Category Management and Leadership
Business Unit Substance Use
Location Suffolk Countywide (Ipswich, Lowestoft or Bury St Edmunds based), United Kingdom
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