Role Description

Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and engaging Operational Trainer to deliver high-quality learning, development, and induction training across assigned care homes in the region (covering Tewkesbury, Banbury, Malvern, and Oxford). In this home-based position, you will play an essential role in ensuring care staff are confident, competent, and fully prepared to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This role is ideal for an experienced healthcare trainer with strong coaching abilities and a thorough understanding of social care standards. If you possess excellent communication skills, a background in staff development, and the flexibility to travel across regional care facilities, this position offers a highly rewarding career path within a supportive organization.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and deliver interactive induction and ongoing practical development training across assigned care homes.
Maintain complete training documentation, monitor compliance metrics, observe care practices, and support Home Managers in crafting individual staff development plans.
Guide and coach new staff members through onboarding, ensuring buddy pairings, regular check-ins, and continuous skill building.

Requirements

City & Guilds 7300 (or equivalent training qualification) and NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent sector experience).
At least 2 years of proven training experience in the health and social care sector, supported by strong knowledge of care legislation.
Valid full UK driving licence with willingness to travel regularly across assigned regional locations (Tewkesbury, Banbury, Malvern, Oxford).

Benefits

Competitive annual base salary (Market Estimate: £32,000 - £36,000) supplemented by a company car, laptop, and mobile phone.
Comprehensive company pension scheme and life assurance cover.
Access to extensive professional development, ongoing learning platforms, and career progression pathways.