Learning and Development Partner

Learning & Development Partner. £38,995 per annum plus a 2.5k car allowance.

Excelcare is a privately owned nursing and care home provider established for over 34 years. Our South London region comprises five care homes in Bromley, Sydenham, Tulse Hill & Brixton and Stepney.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Learning & Development Partner to join a strong and well-established Home Management and Regional Team to ensure our teams are suitably qualified to deliver excellent levels of nursing and care throughout the homes.

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director your role would be to implement and embed the Company’s Quality Framework in relation to learning and development throughout all homes in the region. Ensure regulatory, mandatory and specialist training is delivered to all team members and guarantee continuous professional development for all our teams. 

About the Regional Learning & Development Pathway Partner role:

• Work within the Quality framework to deliver the identified key performance indicators for L & D.
• Deliver foundation week training for new joiners (induction).
• Monitor completion of the Care Certificate for those team members who require this
• Sourcing training as required on professional, clinical and care issues to help develop the teams’ knowledge and practice
• Work within Excelcare’s identified career pathways
• Ensure the Learning Management System is updated with booked training
• Ensure your own mandatory training and train the trainer/equivalent training is kept up to date
• Maintain up to date knowledge of CQC regulations and standards as well as legislative requirements in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Support our overseas/sponsored team members development programmes in collaboration with the L& D Department based at our Support Office in Bromley, Kent.
• Work with the L& D Department to deliver current training material and address any changes or updates that are required in line with legislation and regulation.
• Recording and reporting as required by the L & D Department and for the Regional Operations Director
• Attend meetings as required
• Conduct face to face training as well as observational supervisions to evidence direct learning into practice.
• Complete training needs analysis and feedback

About you:

• Recognised trainer qualification such as PTLLS, AET, Teaching diploma/degree or above
• Experience of training delivery within a social care setting
• A qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Clear report writing and objective setting.
• Car owner and full driving licence to be able to travel across the services. (Mileage will be paid)
• Excellent communicator with adaptable style for learners
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of managing L & D projects within a multi-site environment
• Adept at writing reports and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences
• Previous experience of maintaining and using a Learning Management System
• Experience of observing and assessing skills and providing constructive feedback
• Identifying trends and themes – gaps and areas for development.

What you can expect in return:

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking*
• DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare*
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Comprehensive Induction Program
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for every person you refer*
• Team Appreciation Days
• Long service awards

*Terms & Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.