Job Description Practice Development Facilitator - Lead the development and delivery of training for care staff!
Location: Haviland House, Goring By Sea Contracted Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £25,015 per annum About the role: Are you passionate about fostering excellence in care?
Guild Care is seeking a dynamic Practice Development Facilitator to lead the development and delivery of training for care staff.
In this role, you'll empower our teams to meet the highest standards of care while cultivating a supportive, inspiring, and values-driven workplace.
About The Role Key Responsibilities: Deliver induction training and mandatory care education, ensuring staff achieve Care Certificate standards.
Observe, assess, and support staff to promote best practices in care delivery.
Develop tailored learning and development opportunities, using classroom, eLearning, and on-the-job methods.
Collaborate with managers to integrate regulatory changes and maintain high standards across services.
Maintain up-to-date training records and ensure robust evaluation of training effectiveness.
Dedicate 40% of time to direct care work, supporting staff development through hands-on engagement.
What we are looking for: Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience in the care sector, with knowledge of regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency in Care Certificate standards.
Exceptional coaching and facilitation skills.
Strong role modelling and observational capabilities.
Ability to pass a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Desirable: Recognised training qualification and experience delivering care sector training.
First Aid at Work and Manual Handling qualifications.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Car owner/driver, able to travel to diverse locations.
Who is Guild Care?
Founded in Worthing in 1933, Guild Care is West Sussex's leading social care charity.
Through services like Creating Connections, we empower individuals to live fulfilling, safe, and independent lives.
Why Choose Guild Care?
Competitive Salary : Your skills and dedication will be well rewarded.
Purposeful Work : Join a passionate team creating meaningful change in our community.
Career Development : Opportunities to grow within a supportive environment.
Work-Life Balance : A yearly wellbeing day for all staff.
#INDL Skills Needed Relationship, Compliance, People About The Company Guild Care, a not-for-profit charity established in Worthing in 1933, was founded by a group of visionary volunteers, including Effie Methold, E.A.
Haviland, Arthur Linfield, and Frank Cave.
Their shared mission was to create a kinder, more compassionate society, leading to the creation of the 'Worthing Council of Social Service,' which then became the 'Worthing Area Guild for Voluntary Service,' and is now known as Guild Care.
Over the decades, Guild Care has grown and evolved, continually adapting to meet the needs of Worthing and its surrounding communities.
Today, the charity supports over 3,000 people and their families each year through a diverse portfolio of more than 30 community services.
As one of Worthing's largest employers, Guild Care is powered by the dedication of over 800 caring staff members and the invaluable support of more than 300 volunteers, all committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Company Culture Our vision Our vision is for all people in need of care to live ?fulfilling, safe and secure lives?.
Our mission We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered?.
Our BELIEF values Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me Our equality statement At Guild Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality.
We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and enables us to better serve our community.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
Guild Care is dedicated to promoting fairness and equality in our recruitment processes and throughout the workplace.
We provide an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to reach their full potential.
We actively work to ensure that our policies and practices are inclusive and that barriers to equality are identified and removed.
Together, we strive to create a workplace that celebrates differences and champions fairness for all.
Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Desired Criteria Recognised training qualification and experience delivering care sector training.
First Aid at Work and Manual Handling qualifications.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Car owner/driver, able to travel to diverse locations.
Required Criteria Satisfactory DBS check Minimum 2 years' experience in the care sector, with knowledge of CQC framework.
Proficiency in Care Certificate standards.
Exceptional coaching and facilitation skills.
Strong role modelling and observational capabilities.
Closing Date Friday 31st January, 2025