Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our Learning and Development team on a full-time basis. You will work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure that the children and young people in our care reach their full potential by providing effective training to foster carers, social workers and other stakeholders.
You will work across the East, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, North East London and parts of Kent, with meetings in our Syston office, allowing for significant collaborative working. Overnight stays may be required.
We are seeking a committed social work trainer to work within a children’s service offering fostering, residential and education services to children and young people.
Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging, reflective, and stimulating training (in-person and online) to diverse audiences (large groups, small groups, 1:1).
* Understand Fostering Regulations, child care law, key government legislation and professional standards (Social Work England, Social Care Wales) and regulatory inspection frameworks.
* Develop and maintain engaging learning materials with the ability to integrate trauma-informed and relation-based approaches into training.
* Model Compass’s vision and values and foster a comprehensive learning ethos focused on in-flow learning and developing skills.
* Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.
* Use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint proficiently and learn to use in-house databases.
* Apply strong reflective and interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with stakeholders (social workers, managers, carers).
* Work under pressure and manage workload while remaining calm and professional.
* Uphold strong safeguarding practices.
Preferred Skills And Experience
* Previous training and facilitation experience with foster carers and social workers.
* Coaching and reflective practice skills.
* Ability to create interactive digital content (e.g., SCORM packages, video modules).
* Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion in training delivery and ability to tailor content to culturally diverse audiences.
* Awareness of Dyadic Developmental Practice principles.
The Benefits Of Joining Compass Fostering
* Career development and opportunities for progression.
* Competitive salary with structured pay grades based on training and experience.
* Bonuses including £200 service award on the two-year anniversary and up to £500 for outstanding practice.
* Discounts and wellbeing support through MediCash and related programs, with the chance to win up to £150 in vouchers monthly via REACH Awards.
* Life assurance: 3 x annual salary after probation.
* Paid holiday: 27 days increasing to 30 days after four years of service.
* Car allowance.
About Compass
Compass is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We aim to recruit talented employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
Additional Details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
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