Job Scope:
We are looking to recruit a Learning and Development Manager for our client, a provider of specialist care for vulnerable individuals with challenging behaviors related to complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs. The Learning and Development Manager will manage resources and systems, develop strategic objectives, and provide feedback for compliance and improvement. Working closely with managers, you will address regulatory and mandatory training needs, create annual training calendars, and facilitate individual and group sessions.
As a Learning and Development Manager, you will handle the Apprenticeship Levy, ensuring communication with learning providers and meeting targets. Additionally, you will align leadership programs with business needs, manage external training contracts, and monitor compliance with mandatory training. Key responsibilities also include managing a training team, producing and updating training materials, and overseeing the training budget. You will focus on continuous improvement of learning programs to adapt to organizational changes.
Do you have?
- A full UK driving license and access to your own car (You will be based at Head Office but may need to travel to all services as required.)
- Experience in Health & Social Care, with a strong understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements
- A relevant Learning and Development qualification or proven equivalent experience
- Management experience with overall responsibility for your own department
- Experience in leading projects and delivering successful implementations
- Substantial experience in a learning and development environment
Benefits:
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Company pension scheme
- Fully covered Enhanced DBS, automatically added to the update service
- Specialist training that goes beyond mandatory requirements
- Paid e-learning courses
- Reward and recognition programs, including vouchers and cash incentives for Christmas and long service
- Refer a friend scheme with rewards up to £1,000 (depending on the role)
- Paid company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700, including dental and optical coverage, plus access to a 24/7 employee assistance program offering psychological support to prevent stress and burnout, enabling you to focus on caring for our residents
- Access to the Blue Light Card, offering over 13,000 discounts
- Management Incentive Scheme
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