Operational Trainer
About this role
Job Title: Operational Trainer
Client Location: Based out of Beaufort Grange Care Home, Hatton Road, Bristol, BS16 1AH (Covering ~5 Regional Care Homes)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Salary: £32,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Hours: Full-Time (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shifts (Home-Based with Regional Travel)
Regional L&D Leadership. Company Car Allowance. Empower Staff Development.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in placing exceptional learning, development, and operational leaders with top-tier healthcare organizations across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare—a market leader in adult social care—we are currently recruiting a passionate Operational Trainer to oversee induction and staff development across approximately five homes in the Bristol region.
If you are an experienced care sector trainer holding a recognized training qualification and NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, looking for a dynamic home-based role with regional travel, a car allowance, and the chance to shape care quality across multiple sites, this full-time permanent position offers an ideal platform.
About the Role
As an Operational Trainer, you will act as a key ambassador for Barchester, delivering high-impact induction and ongoing development programs to staff across a regional cluster of care homes, ensuring teams remain confident, competent, and compliant with care standards.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Regional Training Delivery: Coordinating and delivering practical, hands-on induction and continuous development training aligned with Barchester standards and compliance metrics.
New Starter Support: Arranging induction paperwork and buddy pairings prior to start dates, maintaining regular contact, and coaching new team members through their onboarding journey.
Planning & Compliance: Publishing monthly training calendars, ensuring accurate employee training records, and working with Home Managers to support staff Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
Practice Observation: Observing workplace practice in person across regional homes to verify competency and person-centred care delivery.
About You
We are seeking an engaging, motivated, and highly organized trainer with a genuine passion for staff development and high-quality care.
Key Requirements & Qualifications:
Qualifications: City & Guilds 7300 (or equivalent training credential) plus a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or proven care sector experience).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years' professional training delivery experience within health and social care.
Sector Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements within the care sector.
Licence & Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly across regional care homes.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Salary: £32,000 per annum (Full-time permanent contract).
Company Perks: Car allowance (or company car options), company laptop, and business mobile phone.
Financial Protection: Enrolment in the company pension scheme and life cover.
Professional Culture: Join an accredited top employer offering clear pathways for personal progression and long-term career fulfillment.