Learning & Development Business Partner

Role Description

Learning and Development Partner

Up to £35,000 depending on experience 

exciting opportunity - Preston area must have own transport and a full UK diving licence.  

Job brief

We are looking for a Learning and Development Partner to support the Recruitment/Training/Induction life cycle at ROC Northwest Head Office, based from home with a requirement to travel in the north west area.

Purpose

Reporting to Divisional Head of L&D Children’s services, the purpose of the role is to deliver training on behalf of the company, ensuring employees are fully aware and trained on all required health and social care training in accordance with company and regulatory expectations. 

Roles and responsibilities

To work as part of the learning and development team in the design and delivery of relevant training to employees.

Ensure that all training events run smoothly by:
Being organised, timely and well presented.
Arrange the course administration in conjunction with the L&D Coordinator.
Ensure all equipment and materials are available for training and in good working order; materials are those agreed by the group and standardised.
Manage any required assessment of training that is delivered, producing reports and recommendations to the Curriculum Design Manager and/or Head of L&D.
Manage the evaluation of all training that is delivered, producing reports and recommendations.

Essential Skills

Middle management skills
Excellent written and computer skills including accuracy
Experience Trainer
Good understanding of Children’s Services
Clear and confident communication skills
Enthusiasm, drive and a self motivated
Able to multi-task, work under pressure with tight deadlines
Excellent organisation skills and able to use own initiative
An appropriate level of expertise within an office environment, i.e. e-mail, photocopying, filing
Confident in their approach and ability
Dedicated to team work

Requirements

Must have GCSE Maths/English at Grade C level or above or NVQ Level 2.
A minimum of 1 year proven relevant work experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
Drivers preferred, due to rural location, as well as some travel to our homes as required.
Must be well organised that can work as part of a small tram with a positive problem solving approach.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products, especially Excel (using financial formulas and creating spreadsheets)
Solid data entry skills with an ability to identify numerical errors
Effective communicator, on phone, in writing and in person
Must clear an Enhanced DBS check for Children and Adults and able to provide a full employment history for our pre-employment checks.

The successful candidate will be offered:

A full time position (9am-5:30pm Monday- Friday)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
A competitive salary up to £35,000 dependent on experience.
Employee benefits inc. a subscription to Perkbox which entitles you to high street store discounts from hundreds of major retailers as well as free mobile phone insurance
Free onsite parking
Refer a friend scheme- £250 bonus for an employee that recommends a friend that completes their 6 month probation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within CareTech only.

Learning and Development Partner