Health and Social Care Trainer

The role

The role

As a Trainer at Avanti Homecare, you will be an integral part of the Head Office management team. You will be based in our Head Office in Long Eaton, but will be expected to travel between branches (Ilkeston and Ripley) to deliver training. This role is a full-time on-site position (37.5 hours) and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. This is predominantly an on-site position, however, there is the option to work from home occasionally when our training calendar allows.

About us

We are a family run business passionate about providing top quality, friendly and local care for our clients. We pride ourselves in ensuring that our team is valued and this enables us to adopt the highest standards when looking after the people we care for.

Since starting in 2018, we have successfully built three branches in Ilkeston, Ripley and Long Eaton. We are now looking to recruit an exceptional individual that will come with a love of care and teaching and will take responsibility for delivering training for all three branches (and any new branches as we continue to grow).

Responsibilities:

• Providing high quality, engaging and informative training sessions both in the classroom or within the field

• Supporting with the onboarding and induction training of new staff members when required

• Adapt training to suit a wide range of learning styles and needs.

• Tracking all mandatory employee training and ensuring it’s up-to-date

• To maintain CPD and ensure all knowledge, training and qualifications are up to date and maintained in line with CQC requirements

• Fostering a positive and supportive working environment

• Taking on additional administrative duties to support other departments as and when required

You will have

Essential: 

• Two years experience in teaching, training or leading learning e.g. teacher, trainer or instructor.

• Experience making learning fun and informative using different learning techniques to suit various learning styles

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience or knowledge of Health & Social Care (we will provide sector training if you come from a teaching background).

• An accredited training qualification. For example, Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF) or equivalent

• An understanding of CQC inspection processes

What we offer

• The chance to shape and lead all training across Avanti Homecare.

• A supportive, family-run team culture where your contribution is valued.

• We offer occasional flexibility to work remotely.

• Annual pay reviews to keep salaries in line with inflation.

• £35,000 annual salary plus company pension.

• We cover the cost of any knowledge-based training required for your role.

• A stable, permanent full-time role with no weekend working.

• Opportunities for growth and development professionally through CPD.

• The satisfaction of helping others gain professional skills.

• Free on-site parking and mileage paid for travel between branches.

How to apply

Please click apply and send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for our Training department. Please note: We love AI (we use it too!) - but your cover letter is your chance to tell us about you. Please write it in your own voice so we can get to know the real person behind the application.