Trainer

**Internal Trainer**

**About us**

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate, self-motivated and experienced Trainer to join our rapidly growing and reputable company based in the North West of England.

Cedar Health and Wellbeing began operations in November 2021 specialising providing care and support for adults diagnosed with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities who may present with behaviours considered challenging. We currently offer residential, supported living and outreach services to individuals requiring support.

Our aim is simple, to provide quality care and community-based support that is person-centred to the needs of the individual with the goal to improve quality of life and the wellbeing of individuals.

To achieve our aim we do this by; providing a robust learning pathway for all employees of all roles and individuals we support, developing personal development plans with staff, recruit and employ staff based on values, and by understanding that all people are deserving of a life they want.

**Main Purpose**

To assist the Training and Development Manager with delivering, managing, and scheduling bespoke training meeting the needs of each individual service.

To ensure all staff are trained in line with current legislation and guidance, and company policies and procedures. You will be responsible for delivering a combination of training to new starters, current staff via refreshers/competency, and workshops to a team of professional support workers and management roles.

To provide professional and high-quality training enabling staff to achieve their potential and goals through delivering a learning pathway suited to their role and ambitions.

**Behaviours and Values**
- Develop and maintain skills and knowledge ensuring training is delivered according to the latest legislation, guidance and best practice
- Provide support and nurture learning and development for staff
- Keep clear and accurate records of courses
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Promote a professional image of the company through exemplary communication, professional boundaries, conduct, and appearance
- Exercise dignity and respect of all learners and promote equality and diversity
- Command working knowledge of CQC regulations regarding training and operational framework
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Approachable, helpful, passionate and friendly to create a supportive environment putting learners at ease
- Exercise excellent time management skills
- Identify and support learner needs to ensure success of all learners
- Self-motivated and organised to recognise what needs to be done, assess urgency, prioritise tasks, and deliver on targets

**Job Specifications and Responsibilities**
- Liaise with managers to determine training needs and schedule training sessions
- Design effective training programs, with associated assessments, worksheets and activities
- Select and book suitable venues
- Conduct mandatory training, workshops, individual training sessions, and refreshers
- Prepare educational material such as module summaries, videos, guidance notes
- Design eLearning modules to support learning that is role specific
- Support and mentor new employees
- Create personal development plans and source appropriate training
- Keep detailed records of attendance, evaluations and assessments
- Manage training budgets
- Conduct evaluations to identify areas for improvement
- Execute peer-to-peer evaluations to identify areas for improvement
- Monitor employee performance and response to training
- Complete post-course records - creating certificates, post-course letters addressed to managers, and reflective accounts of courses delivered
- Archive training records following company policy and procedure
- Attend regular supervisions with the Training and Development Manager and devise personal development plan

**Requirements and Skills**
- Proven experience as a trainer
- Understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools
- Willingness to keep abreast of new techniques in organisation teaching
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Powerpoint; eLearning software is an asset
- Exceptional communication, presentation and public speaking skills
- Organisation and time management abilities
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Relevant certification to deliver training - RQF (PTLLS), CET (CTLLS), DET (DTLLS), QTLS etc.
- Driving License

**We Offer**
- Flexible working to promote work/life balance
- Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances
- Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions
- 28 days holiday
- Structured and supported induction
- Access all areas to eLearning Platform
- Blue Light Card paid for
- Private Pension Scheme
- Recognition and Reward Schemes; employee of the month
- Company provide a Laptop and Phone
- Mileage paid for travel outside of base of operations

**Health and Safety**

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