All Locations
Mid Essex - Chelmsford
Position
Human Resources
Salary Details:
£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 part of ECL's Learning & Development Team, your primary focus will be on developing the skills, knowledge, confidence and capability of colleagues working in adult social care through the delivery, design and evaluation of engaging and inclusive learning interventions that support high-quality, person-centred care and positive outcomes for our customers.

Most of your time will be spent planning, facilitating and evaluating statutory, mandatory and service-specific training programmes across ECL, including, but not limited to, Moving and Handling, First Aid, Safeguarding, Induction, Mental Capacity Act and De-escalation training. You will also design, develop and maintain digital, blended and e-learning solutions using learning technologies and AI-enabled content authoring tools.

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:
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), PTLLS or equivalent recognised teaching/training qualification
  • 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 managing the full learning cycle, including needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation of learning and workforce development initiatives.
  • 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.
  • Full Driving Licence and access to a car to be able to deliver training across essex.
 
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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