Operational Trainer

Role Description

Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and engaging Operational Trainer to deliver high-quality learning, development, and induction training across assigned care homes in the region (covering Banbury, Tewkesbury, Malvern, and Oxford). In this home-based position, you will play an essential role in ensuring care staff are confident, competent, and fully prepared to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This role is ideal for an experienced healthcare trainer with strong coaching abilities and a thorough understanding of social care standards. If you possess excellent communication skills, a background in staff development, and the flexibility to travel across regional care facilities, this position offers a highly rewarding career path within a supportive organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver interactive induction and ongoing practical development training across assigned care homes.

• Maintain complete training documentation, monitor compliance metrics, observe care practices, and support Home Managers in crafting individual staff development plans.

• Guide and coach new staff members through onboarding, ensuring buddy pairings, regular check-ins, and continuous skill building.

Requirements

• City & Guilds 7300 (or equivalent training qualification) and NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent sector experience).

• At least 2 years of proven training experience in the health and social care sector, supported by strong knowledge of care legislation.

• Valid full UK driving licence with willingness to travel regularly across assigned regional locations (Banbury, Tewkesbury, Malvern, Oxford).

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary (Market Estimate: £32,000 - £36,000) supplemented by a company car, laptop, and mobile phone.

• Comprehensive company pension scheme and life assurance cover.

• Access to extensive professional development, ongoing learning platforms, and career progression pathways.