Job summary
Learning & Development Advisor
£30,313 FTE (£12,125 pro rata)
15 hours per week -worked over 2 days (9-5) or 3 days (9.30-2.30)
We have a new
opportunity for somebody to join our People Services Team to support and lead
on our internal L&D activity.
Based in Dorchester and working within the People
Services Team, this role is responsible for the continued delivery and
evaluation of our internal learning and development programme, which includes
Apprenticeships. Ensuring that our offering aligns with Weldmars Values, strategic
aims and objectives whilst meeting the needs of staff and volunteers. Youll be
accountable for working with Leaders to ensure that all statutory and mandatory
training is completed, providing
relevant MI, insights and reporting as required.
You will work closely with our People Services
Business Partners and Administrators to identify and address any skills or
knowledge gaps within the organisation. Youll also be responsible for our
relationship with our external training providers, e-learning partners and our
Weldmar Learning Hub.
Main duties of the job
Work with
staff and volunteers to promote and develop a learning culture within Weldmar.
Ensure
compliance on statutory and mandatory training in order that accurate data is reported
on for our regulatory bodies, Integrated Care Board (ICB), Care Quality
Commission (CQC) and commissioners at NHS Dorset.
Ensure the
smooth running and administration of the programme for statutory and mandatory
training for staff and volunteers and proactive planning for future programmes
Develop new
strategic approaches to deliver the education, learning and development
programme.
Partner with
a variety of experts and third parties who will aid in the design, development
and delivery of the learning journey.
Responsible
for the management of apprenticeship scheme and levy.
Responsible
for monitoring income and expenditure against the education and development
budget.
About us
Rated
Outstanding by the CQC, Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist
care to adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness, and support to their
loved ones. This care is given in the comfort of patients own homes, in the
community, and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. All care is provided free
of charge and mainly funded by the continued support of our local community,
via fundraising initiatives and events, our retail chain, and gifts left in
wills, enabling us to raise the £27,500 we need every day to keep our services
going.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job tasks
In partnership with People Services Business Partners, develop and implement an annual Learning and Development plan aligned with Weldmar's strategic objectives and the needs of staff and volunteers.
Develop and facilitate Weldmars induction programme, working with other facilitators and ensuring smooth running of the day.
Collaborate with the clinical team including the Practice Educator to ensure effective design and delivery of specialised training programs on specific areas of palliative care.
Work with People Services Business Partners and Practice Educator to review the training provision and undertake a training needs analysis as required
Work with external training provider to design, implement and deliver training modules through an online learning platform for Weldmars staff and volunteers.
Develop a robust evaluation process to measure the effectiveness and impact of educational, learning and training programs on staff and volunteer performance and patient care outcomes.
Manage and oversee the administration of the Learning and Development program, ensuring that all programs are delivered within the allocated budget.
Maintain accurate records of staff and volunteer training and development activities, including training attendance records, feedback, and evaluation data.
Work closely with the People Services team to identify training and development needs as part of the performance appraisal process.
Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders to ensure that Weldmar staff and volunteers have access to relevant and up-to-date information and resources pertinent to current practice and legislation.
- Oversee the production and distribution of training advertising and materials to ensure that they remain in budget, upholding brand guidelines.
- Develop the delivery of education, learning and development in creative ways including virtual and in person ensuring that individual learning styles and needs are considered.
- Lead on the development and implementation of the apprenticeship programme for Weldmar.
- Role model current good practice and current expertise in education delivery methods and approaches.
- Liaise with Head of People Services to ensure that proactive budgetary planning is in place.
- Ensure that a range of education, learning and development opportunities are available to staff and volunteers to meet both individual needs and service development objectives.
- Work within any service level agreements with local commissioners.
- Provide support and advice to managers on all aspects of learning and development, including training needs analysis, career development and succession planning.
- Represent the Education and Development Team at the required internal committee meetings.
- Maintain records and give progress reports on delegated projects and initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job tasks
In partnership with People Services Business Partners, develop and implement an annual Learning and Development plan aligned with Weldmar's strategic objectives and the needs of staff and volunteers.
Develop and facilitate Weldmars induction programme, working with other facilitators and ensuring smooth running of the day.
Collaborate with the clinical team including the Practice Educator to ensure effective design and delivery of specialised training programs on specific areas of palliative care.
Work with People Services Business Partners and Practice Educator to review the training provision and undertake a training needs analysis as required
Work with external training provider to design, implement and deliver training modules through an online learning platform for Weldmars staff and volunteers.
Develop a robust evaluation process to measure the effectiveness and impact of educational, learning and training programs on staff and volunteer performance and patient care outcomes.
Manage and oversee the administration of the Learning and Development program, ensuring that all programs are delivered within the allocated budget.
Maintain accurate records of staff and volunteer training and development activities, including training attendance records, feedback, and evaluation data.
Work closely with the People Services team to identify training and development needs as part of the performance appraisal process.
Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders to ensure that Weldmar staff and volunteers have access to relevant and up-to-date information and resources pertinent to current practice and legislation.
- Oversee the production and distribution of training advertising and materials to ensure that they remain in budget, upholding brand guidelines.
- Develop the delivery of education, learning and development in creative ways including virtual and in person ensuring that individual learning styles and needs are considered.
- Lead on the development and implementation of the apprenticeship programme for Weldmar.
- Role model current good practice and current expertise in education delivery methods and approaches.
- Liaise with Head of People Services to ensure that proactive budgetary planning is in place.
- Ensure that a range of education, learning and development opportunities are available to staff and volunteers to meet both individual needs and service development objectives.
- Work within any service level agreements with local commissioners.
- Provide support and advice to managers on all aspects of learning and development, including training needs analysis, career development and succession planning.
- Represent the Education and Development Team at the required internal committee meetings.
- Maintain records and give progress reports on delegated projects and initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications in Education, Learning and Development or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience of managing learning and development programmes.
- Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods.
- Knowledge of current learning and development best practice and legislation, including safeguarding, health and safety and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with staff and volunteers at all levels.
- Good analytical skills to be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate own and others training needs.
- Skilled in virtual and face to face facilitation for leaders and colleagues at all levels with a proactive, innovative, and driven approach that focuses on the experience of the learner.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills.
- Good written communication, including drafting of educational and promotional materials and course handouts.
- A flexible approach to work, able to meet challenging or changing deadlines.
- Competent and confident IT user, in particular Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and other online platforms with a willing to further develop skills as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications in Education, Learning and Development or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience of managing learning and development programmes.
- Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods.
- Knowledge of current learning and development best practice and legislation, including safeguarding, health and safety and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with staff and volunteers at all levels.
- Good analytical skills to be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate own and others training needs.
- Skilled in virtual and face to face facilitation for leaders and colleagues at all levels with a proactive, innovative, and driven approach that focuses on the experience of the learner.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills.
- Good written communication, including drafting of educational and promotional materials and course handouts.
- A flexible approach to work, able to meet challenging or changing deadlines.
- Competent and confident IT user, in particular Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and other online platforms with a willing to further develop skills as required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
