via reed · 3 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Operational Trainer

Barchester Healthcare
St. Leonards Full-time GBP 32,000 – 32,000
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£32,000 per annum + £6000 Car Allowance

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 260 care homes and independent hospitals. Our Operational Trainers play a key part in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care, as they ensure every member of staff is confident and competent in their ability to work in a person centred and compassionate manner. Barchester's commitment to staff engagement and development has resulted in us being the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021.


You will provide induction and development training to circa 9 homes across a specific region including Dorset, Isle of Wight and Yeovil. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and a new member of staff, our Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This varied position will provide the opportunity to witness the skilled progression of staff from their first day, throughout their Barchester career.

This is a home-based position that will involve travel around a specific region.


NEED TO HAVE
C&G 7300 (or equivalent)
Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in social care sector
Working knowledge of legislative requirements in care sector
2 years training experience
Full UK driving licence


NEED TO DO
Coordination and delivery of induction and development training against Barchester objectives and training statistics
Provide practical, hands on training across a variety of subjects
Plan and publish training calendars
Ensure employee training files are up to date
Observe workplace practice
Arrange induction paperwork and a buddy in advance of a new employee starting
Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting where appropriate
Attend meetings and conferences external to the home where required
Promote learning and development opportunities that Barchester offer
Work with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plans


REWARDS PACKAGE
Competitive salary
Car allowance, laptop, phone
Pension contribution and life cover
If you'd like to use your coaching and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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