Learning and Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description: Learning and Development ManagerLocation: Must live Centrally Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 plus car allowance. Requirements: Full UK Driver’s license due and willing to frequently travel across England.Job Summary:Acuity Care Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning and Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive learning and development programs for our staffmembers. This role requires expertise in learning disabilities and autism, strong leadership skills, and the ability to travel across England as needed.Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement learning and development programs tailored to the specific needs of staff working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the learning and development team, ensuring effective delivery of training programs.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop strategies to address identified gaps in knowledge and skills.
• Deliver training sessions on topics such as Moving and Handling, Basic Life Support, Administration of Medication, and Company Induction.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of training programs with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on best practices, research, and developments in the field of learning disabilities and autism to inform training content and delivery.
• Monitor and maintain training records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Experience:

• Previous experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Proven management experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge and experience in delivering training on topics such as Moving and Handling, Basic Life Support, Administration of Medication, and Company Induction.
• Willingness to travel across England as required for training delivery and support.

Preferred Experience:

• Certification or training in Autism Awareness, PBS (Positive Behaviour Support), Dysphagia, Epilepsy and Ligature, PROACT SCIP (Prevention and Management of Crisis Situations).

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications in learning and development, education, social care, or a related field.
• Additional certifications or training related to learning disabilities, autism, and management are desirable.

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry
• Access to blue light discount scheme
• Attractive holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension enrolment

#HP About Acuity Care Group We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in awide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.We are individual-centred and our clients needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possibleto help our clients to access new experiences.Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Childrens Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.