Learning & Development Business Partner

Role Description

Job description

Job title

Learning and Development Partner

Location - Birmingham based with regular travel and overnight stays 

c£35,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience

Purpose of the role

The Learning and Development Partner will play a crucial role in delivering and enhancing training programs within our children’s residential services. Leveraging a minimum of 3 years’ experience in residential children's services, the successful candidate will train, educate, and upskill both new and existing staff, ensuring they are fully prepared to meet the high standards expected in their roles.

Training will include but is not limited to the following and is not exhaustive:

Welcome to Caretech

Safeguarding children
Pillars (our own internal positive approaches to behaviour training)
CSE and MFH
Emergency First Aid at Work

Medication
Ligature Awareness

Roles and responsibilities

Person specification

Training Delivery and Development:

Collaborate with the L&D team to design and deliver training that is both practical and aligned with current standards.
Utilise personal experience in residential children's services to provide relevant and impactful training that meets the specific needs of our staff.

Training Administration:

Ensure all training sessions are organised, well-presented, and run smoothly, coordinating with the L&D Coordinator as needed.
Manage the assessment and evaluation of training programs, providing feedback to enhance the effectiveness of future sessions.

Record Maintenance:

Maintain accurate records of all training delivered using the Myrus system.

Legislation and Best Practice:

Stay informed about new legislation and best practices in the field, ensuring all training content is up-to-date and compliant.

Subject Matter Expertise:

Act as a Subject Lead in a specific area of expertise, collaborating with services to promote safe and effective practices.

Health and Safety Compliance:

Uphold the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, ensuring health and safety compliance in all training activities.

Commitment to CareTech’s Values:

Ensure all training programs reinforce CareTech’s values, promoting equality, diversity, and excellence in service provision.

1.           Knowledge

In-depth understanding of good practice, current legislation, and policy trends in Health and Social Care, particularly within children’s residential services.

Essential

Expertise in mandatory training subjects relevant to residential care.

Essential

Familiarity with a range of approaches to learning activities and best practices in L&D.

Essential

Understanding of theory and best practice in learning and development and pertaining to children’s residential services

Essential

2.           Education, training and qualifications

Relevant qualifications within the mandatory subject area.

Essential

Training/teaching qualification.  

Desirable

Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills.

Essential

Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Essential

3.           Experience

Previous experience as a trainer

Desirable

Minimum of 3 years' experience working within residential children's services

Essential

Experience of managing and allocating resources effectively.

Desirable

Administrative experience e.g. report and letter writing, keeping     electronic/paper records, organisation, etc.

Essential

4.       Communication

i Must possess strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of people in various settings

Essential

 5.      Personal Competencies

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential 

   ii.   Able to represent the organisation effectively in external engagements

Essential

  iii.   Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to embrace new tasks and challenges

Essential

  iv.   Commitment to ongoing personal development and the continuous improvement of the team.

Essential

Strong interpersonal awareness and sensitivity to others, promoting CareTech’s values and mission.

Essential

  vi.   Dedication to valuing diversity and ensuring fairness and respect in all interactions

Essential