Barchester

Operational Trainer

St Peter JE3 7BN

Key information

Pay
£34,000.00 per annum
Hours
40 hours per week
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
31 Aug 2026

About this role

£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.

You will provide induction and development training to circa 4 homes across a specific region - locations including Witney, Chipping Norton and 2 homes in Jersey. The successful candidate will be required to travel to Jersey every 6 weeks for a period of 4 days to undertake training for the home (including paid travel and accommodation).

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 HAVE

  • C&G 7300 (or equivalent)
  • Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in social care sector
  • Working knowledge of legislative requirements in care sector
  • 2 years training experience
  • Full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel

NEED TO DO

  • Coordination and delivery of induction and development training against Barchester objectives and training statistics
  • Provide practical, hands on training across a variety of subjects
  • Plan and publish training calendars
  • Ensure employee training files are up to date
  • Observe workplace practice
  • Arrange induction paperwork and a buddy in advance of a new employee starting
  • Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting where appropriate
  • Attend meetings and conferences external to the home where required
  • Promote learning and development opportunities that Barchester offer
  • Work with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plans

REWARDS PACKAGE

  • Competitive salary
  • Car Allowance, laptop, phone
  • Pension contribution and life cover

If 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.