Job Introduction
Are you passionate about training and enjoy sharing your expert knowledge with new carers? Abicare are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for an experienced trainer wishing a new challenge or an experienced Senior carer wishing to take that first step to becoming a trainer.
Abicare is a leading provider of care across the South of England and Wales, with a wealth of experience in delivering person-centred care. Our core values are our people and delivering the best care we can every day to our clients. We believe that everyone should have the choice to live a happy and fulfilled life in their own homes.
Main Responsibility
As an Area Trainer, you will be based at our office in Salisbury and will cover our outlying offices in Basingstoke, Bradford on Avon, Bristol and Swindon. You will be responsible for delivering our bespoke induction which includes Care Certificate training in England, through to more specialist care training. The role will also involve training, mentoring and coaching our key workers and managers. Part of the role includes working alongside care staff in the community as needed. As part of the Abicare training team, you will keep up to date with best practices by attending conferences and ensuring our employees are developing their skills either through in-house training or external apprenticeships/Diplomas.
The Ideal Candidate
You should possess:
- Previous experience in working within the Health & Social care sector
- Recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 3 or above e.g. PTLLS, Cert Ed, L3 AET (for the right candidate Abicare will support the individual to gain the required qualifications)
- Knowledge of CQC Regulations
- Strong organizational and communication skills – written, IT and verbal
- Proficient in using online training platforms and tools
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the training team
- Proven track record in achieving Targets and Quality Standards
- Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle
- This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS and references
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, you will need to have permission to work in the UK.
You will be expected to exhibit Abicare’s 5 core values (C.H.E.C.K):
C- Committed H - Honest E - Empowering C- Collaborative K - Kind
Package Description
Mon-Fri, full-time position, office and field-based role.
We offer:
- Excellent salary
- Refer a friend scheme £200*
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days per year holiday pay (pro-rata)
- Free uniform and PPE
- Paid training and shadowing
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities (nationally recognised qualification routes)
- Smartphone app to manage your daily tasks and pay
- On-call emergency support network
- Birthday off (on or around your actual day)
- Blue Light Discount Card to be used in high street stores and online
- Wellness Hub/Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and Service Awards
This role comes with a £400 Welcome Bonus - how would you spend yours?
About the Company
Abicare Services is part of the Health & Social care sector where we provide daily and live-in care to our clients. We are part of a fast-growing industry which also relies heavily on technology to manage the delivery of great service to its clients. Abicare is committed to integrating innovative care technology, which can assist and complement the daily or live-in care that is delivered to our clients by our carers. We are always looking at new ways to deliver care in the community. Abicare is registered with CQC (Care Quality Commission) and CIW (Care Inspectorate Wales) and works closely with local health authorities and NHS commissioners.
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