Trainer and Assessor

Trainer and Assessor Monday to Friday
Permanent 8am-4pm
Up to £30,000 per annum dependant on experience

We are a thriving and forward thinking Care Agency who, over the last 6 years have gone from strength to strength. With 4 branches across the country and plans to expand further, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Trainer and Assessor to join our team in the south.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality training programs within health and social care that equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work effectively in the health and social care sector.

You will work closely with learners, and relevant stakeholders to ensure that training programs meet both industry standards and organizational goals. Role: You will be a passionate and enthusiastic Trainer that delivers mandatory Health and Social Care modules for new and existing in-house care staff.

As a Trainer for SaferHandCare, you will be working in a supportive and flourishing team who prides itself on quality and integrity. You will be working for a company that encourages, recognises, and rewards the growth of their staff members. You will be expected to:

• Design, deliver, and evaluate training sessions, workshops, and courses in health and social care topics, including safeguarding, manual handling, infection control, and care planning.
• Complete relevant marking, follow-up administration and compiling training paperwork.
• Responsible for building a pipeline of prospective candidates.
• Expected to build on our current training modules and help nurture and form long term relationships with new and existing staff and will be responsible for their continuing professional development and training.
• Ability to adapt your communication and training style depending on the trainees, and naturally build rapport with new people.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress, attendance, and achievements.
• Stay up to date with developments in health and social care, including regulatory changes and best practices.
• Liaise with employers and other stakeholders to identify training needs and tailor programs accordingly.

Your role is truly considered as one of significant value within the company, and as a SaferHandCare Trainer you will essentially ensure that our high standards, core values and commitment to quality is embedded in every member of staff you develop. Requirements: As a Health and Social Care Trainer you will have at least 2 years experience, and ideally would have come from a care/support worker/nursing background that has since progressed into training and tutoring. You will be motivated, driven and thrive in a learner/trainer environment. You will be expected to have:

• Relevant qualifications in health and social care, such as an NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent).
• Recognized training or teaching qualification, e.g., Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), PTLLS, or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in the health and social care sector, with a strong understanding of care standards and legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire learners.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to assess learner performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in using digital learning platforms and other training tools.
• A strong background in the care sector.
• Qualifications in Basic Food Hygiene; Health & Safety; COSHH; Mental Capacity/DOLs; Dementia; Moving and Handling (Theory & Practical), First Aid/BLS; Medication.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Experience delivering health and social care qualifications, such as Care Certificates, NVQs, or Diplomas.
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies such as CQC, Skills for Care, or Ofsted.
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and digital training tools.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about improving care standards and empowering learners.
• Patient, empathetic, and supportive of diverse learner needs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet organizational and learner requirements.

Further Information: As well as a strong basic salary of up to 30k per annum, you will also expect to receive:

• 20 days Holiday per year + Bank Holidays (additional day off for your birthday)
• Eligible for % of branch comms to recognise contribution to team performance
• Opportunity to grow portfolio with support from Lead Trainer
• Nest pension scheme
• Regular Incentives
• Opportunity for career progression and development
• Opportunity for valuable input
• Regular socials
• Additional training and qualifications