Trainer and Retention Lead

Swindon Borough Council

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Job summary

We are seeking a Training and Retention Lead to work in a multi diverse service, which will cover Adults with Physical, Mental health, Dementia and learning disabilities.

Main duties of the job

You will support the Head of Service Building Independence Service to increase Swindon Borough productivity by teaching new and existing skills and knowledge to employees.

As the Training and Retention Lead, you will be the driving force behind the ongoing development and improvement plan for the In-House regulated services through ownership of training, quality and compliance.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

About us

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,834 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0065-24-RNR002382-2

Job locations

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To enroll and carry out initial assessments of learners.

To design and implementation of an induction programme for health and social care setting.

To work closely with Learning and Development Team within Swindon Borough Council.

Be responsible for taking on new employees through their learning journey for their first 12 weeks. This will include their care certificate

Supporting learners undertaking apprenticeships qualifications in Health and Social Care up to level 5, which will include classroom delivery and one to one coaching.

Working to specific quality and completion targets.

To provide support to learners through a variety of platforms to include Microsoft Teams, email, telephone

Monitoring the quality of assessments practice on Health and social care qualifications including functional skills against the requirements set by the awarding organizations.

Embed policies, SOPs, CQC and HS procedures into all learning.

Support learners through their QCF qualifications.

Good understand of work force development fund and other local and national funding.

To support recruitment advisors to process key roles, maximizing our ability to attract and retain staff within the care sector.

Working closely with HR to ensure all recruitment processes are within our timeline.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To enroll and carry out initial assessments of learners.

To design and implementation of an induction programme for health and social care setting.

To work closely with Learning and Development Team within Swindon Borough Council.

Be responsible for taking on new employees through their learning journey for their first 12 weeks. This will include their care certificate

Supporting learners undertaking apprenticeships qualifications in Health and Social Care up to level 5, which will include classroom delivery and one to one coaching.

Working to specific quality and completion targets.

To provide support to learners through a variety of platforms to include Microsoft Teams, email, telephone

Monitoring the quality of assessments practice on Health and social care qualifications including functional skills against the requirements set by the awarding organizations.

Embed policies, SOPs, CQC and HS procedures into all learning.

Support learners through their QCF qualifications.

Good understand of work force development fund and other local and national funding.

To support recruitment advisors to process key roles, maximizing our ability to attract and retain staff within the care sector.

Working closely with HR to ensure all recruitment processes are within our timeline.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF level 4 or equivalent or working towards Level 4 of QCF or compensatory experience in care management

Desirable

  • PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB APPLICATION.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within the social care framework.
  • Knowledge of the issues affecting vulnerable people.
  • Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice.
  • An in-depth knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
  • To participate in training programs.
  • Understanding of the need to keep within professional boundaries, team working and experience in management.
  • Decision

Desirable

  • PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF level 4 or equivalent or working towards Level 4 of QCF or compensatory experience in care management

Desirable

  • PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB APPLICATION.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within the social care framework.
  • Knowledge of the issues affecting vulnerable people.
  • Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice.
  • An in-depth knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
  • To participate in training programs.
  • Understanding of the need to keep within professional boundaries, team working and experience in management.
  • Decision

Desirable

  • PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer details

Employer name

Swindon Borough Council

Address

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG


Employer's website

https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swindon Borough Council

Address

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG


Employer's website

https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

In House Provider Operational Manager

Sharron Black

sblack@swindon.gov.uk

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,834 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0065-24-RNR002382-2

Job locations

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG


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