Location: Alcester
Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.
Helping Hands is the nation’s most widely rated home care provider and the only one to be endorsed as a Centre of Excellence by Skills for Care. We have over 150 branches across England and Wales as well as our Support Office in Alcester, Warwickshire. We’re now looking for a Learning and Development Trainer to join our team in the field on a fixed term contract basis for 6 months.
In this role you’ll be working as key member of the Learning and Development team to support with the delivery of training sessions to carers, branch teams and other employees based on organisational needs.
Main Responsibilities
- Present structured learning content in an accessible and inclusive manner, using a variety of delivery methods
- Implement preset learning initiatives and programmes developed by the L&D team
- Provide practical support and guidance to employees during training to reinforce key learning points
- Stay informed on company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate and compliant training delivery
- Coordinate training schedules and logistics to ensure sessions run smoothly and efficiently
- Gather and review participant feedback to help refine training delivery
- Work closely with the wider L&D team to share insights and contribute to ongoing improvements in training practices
About You
We are seeking a dedicated professional with experience in the health and social care sector to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt their approach to suit diverse audiences. A solid understanding of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies is essential, along with excellent organisational skills to manage training schedules efficiently. The role also requires the ability to provide support and guidance to participants throughout their training.
Desirable qualities include experience in delivering engaging training sessions in both classroom and remote settings, familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training tools, and knowledge of regulatory requirements within the care industry. Experience in a mobile or field-based role would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Career progression opportunities
- Car allowance
- Blue Light Card offering discounts from business and services
- Access to our employee assistance programme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Annual salary review
Helping Hands is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce as we believe this develops a comfortable working environment for all our staff. All applications will be treated fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.