Operational Trainer

  • Barchester Healthcare
  • Grantham, Lincolnshire
  • Jul 05, 2026
Full time

Job Description

£34,000 per annum

£6,000 per annum Car Allowance

40 hours per week

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 11 homes across a specific region including Bourne, Wisbech, Rutland, Lincoln, Grantham, Leicester and Loughborough. 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 the region and locations mentioned above.

NEED TO HAVEC&G 7300 (or equivalent)Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in social care sectorWorking knowledge of legislative requirements in care sector2 years training experienceFull UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel

NEED TO DOCoordination and delivery of induction and development training against Barchester objectives and training statisticsProvide practical, hands on training across a variety of subjectsPlan and publish training calendars Ensure employee training files are up to date Observe workplace practiceArrange induction paperwork and a buddy in advance of a new employee startingMaintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting where appropriateAttend meetings and conferences external to the home where requiredPromote learning and development opportunities that Barchester offerWork with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plans

REWARDS PACKAGECompetitive salaryCar Allowance, laptop, phonePension contribution and life coverIf 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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