About the Role
Orchard Residential Care offers medium to long term residential care for young people aged between 8 and 18 who cannot live in their own homes. Our homes offer a physically safe place for young people to be supported and move forward with their lives. We have a commitment is to provide the best possible care and outcomes for children and young people in a range of settings and locations, across Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Westmeath and Cavan.
About the Role As the dedicated in-house Trainer for our Orchard Residential Care team, you will plan and deliver mandatory training across all our services, including the TCI & Three Pillars programmes in line with regulatory requirements and business needs.
The role holder will also:
- Report on compliance with registration standards as required
- Ensure all training aligns with the regulations set out by TUSLA and other relevant bodies
- Maintain accurate training records for all staff, ensuring all are maintained to inspection and registration standards
- Advise Senior Management of any changes to the training we provide, particularly those required to meet evolving legislative or regulatory requirements.
- Plan and deliver other mandatory training (including manual handling, first aid and other relevant training) in line with workforce planning.
- Work with different departments to identify training needs and develop strategies to address skill gaps.
- Support in sourcing relevant opportunities for Continuous Professional Development and specialised training on an ongoing basis.
Essential Requirements- Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU
- Have at least 3 years’ full-time relevant experience of working at social care grade with children/young people, with at least one of these 3 years’ experience at Team Leader level or above
- Highly IT literate with excellent communication skills
- Full driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland and access to a vehicle for business use
- Have full eligibility and availability to work with us without sponsorship
Desirable Requirements:- Previous experience as a Trainer in a similar role
- Hold a relevant Train the trainer qualification
Support to QualificationThe successful post holder will be required to undertake the relevant training and development to become a certified trainer for the role and commit to CPD to ensure standards are upheld. The company will cover the cost of such training and certification.
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Benefits to working with Company
- Fully funded job relevant training
- Monday to Friday hybrid working model
- Competitive salary
- Income protection policy
- Orchard Values Champion Awards
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent staffing ratio’s
- EAP Scheme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Dedicated team and access to a knowledgeable Multidisciplinary team
