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Operational TrainerNHS

READING, RG31 5UG Permanent £32,000
Posted 28 July 2026 Closing date 25 September 2026
Tilehurst Rail Station (1.3 miles away) Purley Social Club (0.9 miles away)

Job summary

32,000 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 4 homes across a specific region including Wokingham, Reading, and Bracknell. 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 fi

Main duties of the job

Barchester Healthcare, a market leader in quality care, seeks an Operational Trainer who plays a vital role in maintaining Good and Outstanding care by ensuring staff are competent and compassionate. The role involves providing induction and development training across homes in specific regions including Wokingham, Reading, and Bracknell. Trainers serve as the first point of contact between Barchester and new staff, embodying the company's values. Responsibilities include practical training, planning training calendars, maintaining training files, and supporting new team members. This home-based position requires travel and a commitment to promoting Barchester's learning and development opportunities.

Job description

32,000 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 4 homes across a specific region including Wokingham, Reading, and Bracknell. 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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned leader in providing high-quality care through an extensive network of over 260 care homes and independent hospitals across the UK. Known not only for its commitment to delivering exceptional resident and patient care, Barchester places a significant emphasis on staff engagement and development, achieving recognition as one of the best companies to work for in consecutive years from 2019 to 2021. The organisation's ethos centers around compassionate, person-centered care, with a focus on upholding the principles of respect and dignity in all interactions with residents, patients, and staff alike.

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