Pebbles Care are reshaping the way we operate our learning and development provision across the UK. We are looking for someone to work closely and collaboratively with our HR Director and lead a committed and talented team of training professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our training offer and professional learning agreements for the care and education sector across England and Scotland. He/she must be someone who is dynamic, articulate, respected and capable of influencing the key stakeholders in the business. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel and attendance at our Darlington office. Preferably degree educated and with relevant care sector experience, this is a fabulous opportunity to drive employee retention and ensure our KPI’s for the people agenda are realised. Your role as National Training Manager The National Training Manager will lead the strategic direction, design, and delivery of all learning and development activities across our UK care and education services. This includes ensuring all training meets the regulatory requirements of SSSC, Ofsted, and other relevant care and education bodies. The postholder will drive a culture of continuous learning, ensuring our workforce has the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred, safe, and compassionate care and education to the people we support. He/she will lead the training team and leverage the use of technology where possible, seek funding opportunities and have a full understanding of SDS and the Training Levy. He/she should be capable of forming strong working relationships in particular as part of the HR team and wider business. This is not only a role which involves leadership but also someone who is prepared to run training sessions, set the training calendar across UK but also run Proactive training sessions, soft skills training and forge collaborative working relationships with the psychology team to deliver our therapeutic parenting workshops. Main Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities Strategic Leadership in Care Sector Training Develop and implement a sector‑specific national training strategy supporting compliance, workforce development, and excellent care outcomes. Lead training needs analysis across care services to identify gaps in clinical, care, safeguarding, and regulatory knowledge. Ensure training aligns with Ofsted and CI standards and promotes best practice across all settings. Training Development and Delivery Design and deliver care‑specific training programmes including but not limited to: Safeguarding Moving & Handling Medication Administration Infection Prevention & Control Trauma‑informed Practice Positive Behaviour Support Proactive Training First Aid Induction Additional responsibilities Develop consistent, high‑quality training materials accessible to a diverse workforce. Oversee blended learning models including classroom, e‑learning, coaching, and practical competency assessments. The postholder should also drive the use of a career map in the business. Regulatory Compliance Ensure all training meets or exceeds requirements from: SSSC, Ofsted & Care Inspectorate Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Implement evaluation methodologies to measure impact on care quality, safety, and outcomes for individuals. Review incident trends, audits, and inspection feedback to refine training programmes. Produce detailed learning quality reports for the People Director and senior leadership team. Leadership & Workforce Development Lead, motivate, and support a national training team and internal subject matter experts. Work with Registered Managers and Senior Leaders to embed learning into practice. Act as a subject matter expert on learning, quality, and workforce capability within the care sector. Qualification, Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior training role within the care, health, social care, or education sector (10 years). Strong knowledge of SSSC, Ofsted and wider UK care regulatory frameworks. Demonstrable experience designing and delivering training for regulated care settings. Understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyse risk, regulation, and care quality data to shape training priorities. Degree or equivalent qualified. Desirable CIPD Level 5 or 7 (or equivalent L&D qualification). Train the Trainer qualification equivalent Experience with digital learning platforms and competency-based assessment models. Qualification in social care, nursing, or a health and social care discipline. Competencies You must possess: Person-centred approach Regulatory and compliance mindset Strategic thinking Coaching and training delivery Continuous improvement advocate Strong communication skills Data‑driven decision making. Collaborate with the People advisory and recruitment team as well as Heads of Care and Psychology What we offer Competitive salary and benefits (including car allowance) Commitment to professional development Opportunity to shape national learning culture in values-driven care organisation. Ready to join our team? Please complete our short online application form. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible. Please note that due to the fast-paced nature of our recruitment process, shortlisting will be ongoing, and we may choose to end the recruitment campaign if a suitable candidate is identified before the end date.