All Locations
Mid Essex - Chelmsford
Position
Human Resources
Salary Details:
up to £35,000 per annum
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Head Office

About The Role

Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Based in Chelmsford, with travel across Essex and West Sussex
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
 
At ECL, our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for a passionate Learning and Development Advisor to join our Learning & Talent Development Team and play a key role in developing the skills, confidence and capability of our adult social care workforce.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by designing and delivering engaging learning experiences that support outstanding, person-centred care and enable colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people we support.

About the Role

As a valued member of the Learning & Talent Development Team, you will help deliver a high-quality, inclusive and values-driven learning service that strengthens organisational capability and promotes a culture of continuous learning across ECL.

Working closely with managers, colleagues and key stakeholders, you will identify current and future workforce development needs and create effective learning solutions that inspire growth, enhance performance and support organisational priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Designing, delivering and evaluating impactful learning and development programmes.
  • Supporting colleagues across adult social care to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence.
  • Providing expert advice and guidance on learning and workforce development matters.
  • Leading and contributing to learning and development projects aligned to business priorities.
  • Working collaboratively with managers and stakeholders to identify capability gaps and development opportunities.
  • Championing innovative and inclusive approaches to learning.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and embedding a positive learning culture throughout ECL.

About You

To be considered as Learning and Development Advisor, you need:
  • Relevant learning and development, training or CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
  • Recognised Train the Trainer qualifications or accreditations in relevant areas such as Moving and Handling (IOSH accredited), First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Positive behaviour support, leadership development or other relevant adult social care subjects would be desirable.
  • Demonstrable experience of working within the adult social care sector, with a sound understanding of the operational practices, regulatory requirements and workforce learning and development needs.
  • Experience of designing, coordinating learning and workforce development initiatives through the full learning cycle, including identifying needs, designing and coordinating interventions, delivery and evaluation.
  • Experience of delivering effective and engaging learning interventions through face-to-face and virtual approaches, using appropriate facilitation techniques to meet the needs of different participants.
 
What we can offer you as Learning and Development Advisor:
  • 55p paid per mile tax-free
  • Up to 35 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
  • Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
  • Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
  • Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
  • Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
  • Employee referral program - £350 for referring a friend
  • Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
  • Access to Blue Light Card
  • Mental health first aiders in every service
  • Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role
 
ECL reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application numbers.

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

Our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for talented individuals who share our values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork, and are driven to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.

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