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Learning and Development Manager

Are you passionate about learning, teaching and  supporting those around to develop their skillset?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Manager at MidCo Care.

MidCo Care Limited (the Company) provides Home Care and Supported Living Services to adults. We work in partnership with the local authorities to provide the highest quality of care to adults who live in our services or in their own homes. The type of accommodation we typically provide for Supported Living Services is multi-occupancy homes located within communities. Our objective is to provide stimulating, homely environments for adults to meet their social and health needs, assisting them to live as far as is possible, independent lives

The Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design of development programs and implementation of learning strategies for staff across the organisation, ensuing that

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and identify current and future training and development needs within the organisation;
• Identify target areas and KPIs ensuring that staff deliver quality service that aligns with company and CQC standards
• Draw up the curriculum and design workshops, lectures, coaching, shadowing, online e-learning, in house training and specialised courses for new and current care and administration staff
• Work closely with Management and Team Leaders  with developing their teams through continuous learning to develop and establish the Company’s quality procedures standards and specifications
• Manage all the quality compliance activities
• Assess the success of training programs and produce regular progress reports for senior management;
• Assist Services Managers and team leaders with developing their teams through continuous learning;
• Liaise with the Recruitment and Compliance teams as well as with Service Manager to plan and schedule a calender of duties for trainers
• Keep up to date with developments in training, learning techniques and training aides
• Manage the budget for their department

Skills and Qualities

• Competent in management and leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with learners
• Excellent at planning and organising
• Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment
• An understanding of care sector legislation and CQC standards

Entry requirements

• Minimum one year relevant experience as a team leader or Senior Care worker role
• A degree-level (or equivalent) or equivalent qualification
• Completed or working towards a certificate in training

The successful candidate will receive:

• Full on-the-job training
• Continued support from senior  management
• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave