Job Description

Trainer – Learning & Development
📍 Eccles, Manchester (with travel across Northern Healthcare services, including Yorkshire, Cumbria, Birmingham and Greater Manchester)
💰 £30,000 – £35,000 + £3,000 Car Allowance

Inspire learning. Empower teams. Transform care.

Northern Healthcare is looking for a passionate and engaging Trainer to join our growing Learning and Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves developing people and wants to play a key role in shaping the skills, confidence and knowledge of colleagues working across our mental health services.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, engaging training that supports our teams to provide safe, effective and person-centred care. From welcoming new starters through our induction programme to delivering essential mandatory training, you will help ensure our colleagues are fully prepared to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support.

If you are an experienced trainer with a background in mental health or social care and a passion for helping others learn and grow, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver engaging classroom-based and practical training sessions across Northern Healthcare services

• Facilitate induction programmes for new starters, including mandatory training

• Ensure all training aligns with regulatory standards, organisational policies and best practice

• Support colleagues to understand and implement safe, effective and person-centred care

• Monitor learner engagement and assess understanding throughout training sessions

• Maintain accurate training records and attendance documentation

• Work closely with the Learning and Development Manager to enhance training programmes and materials

• Adapt training delivery to suit a range of learning styles and professional backgrounds

• Promote a positive learning culture across the organisation

• Travel to different services to deliver training where required

What we’re looking for

• Experience delivering training within a professional environment

• Previous experience working within a mental health or social care setting

• A recognised teaching or training qualification such as:

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

  • PTLLS or equivalent teaching qualification

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• The ability to engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Willingness to travel between services as part of the role

It would be great if you also have

• A First Aid Trainer qualification or experience delivering First Aid training

• Experience delivering health and social care mandatory training

• Knowledge of regulatory standards within health and social care

The kind of person who thrives in this role

You are passionate about learning and development and enjoy helping people grow in confidence and capability. You bring energy and enthusiasm to your training sessions and create an environment where colleagues feel supported, motivated and inspired to learn.

You are approachable, adaptable and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care across our services.

Why join Northern Healthcare?

At Northern Healthcare, we are committed to supporting our teams to deliver exceptional care. Our Learning and Development function plays a vital role in ensuring colleagues feel confident, capable and empowered in their roles.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to shape training programmes, influence professional development and make a real impact on the quality of care delivered across our organisation.

If you are ready to use your training skills to support teams and improve lives, we would love to hear from you.