Learning and Development Partner. Sandstone Care Group

• Full-time (40 Hours per week)
• Salary £32,478 Per Annum
• This role will require travel and occasional overnight stays
• Interviews to take place: Sandstone Care Groups Head Office, 2 George Street, Chester, CH1 3EQ

Sandstone Care Group is a values-led provider of high-quality residential and nursing care for older people. With a growing portfolio of care homes, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care in warm and welcoming environments. At the heart of our success is a focus on people—both the individuals we care for and the dedicated team members who support them.

We believe that ongoing learning and development are key to ensuring excellence across our services. That’s why we’re now looking for a dedicated and experienced Learning and Development Partner to join our team.

Role Overview

The Learning and Development Partner will play a vital role in ensuring our colleagues have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver outstanding, person-centred care in line with regulatory standards and our organisational goals. You will work closely with home managers, regional teams, and the Learning and Development Manager to assess training needs and develop effective learning interventions that reflect best practice in the care sector.

This is a hands-on, varied role where you will deliver training in multiple formats, design and update course content, mentor individuals through qualification programmes, and help embed a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.

You’ll be based remotely but will regularly travel to sites across the North West, with occasional overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with home managers to assess learning needs and shape local training plans
• Design, deliver and evaluate a range of learning programmes across different formats (face-to-face, online, on-the-job, coaching)
• Deliver engaging workshops to new and existing staff, including mandatory and developmental topics
• Support learners undertaking Apprenticeships and Care Certificate programmes
• Use and administer the learning management system to track and report on training compliance
• Produce and maintain high-quality learning materials and resources
• Mentor and guide colleagues at all levels to enhance skills, confidence and performance
• Stay up-to-date with sector developments, qualifications and regulatory expectations
• Promote and support a learning culture across all levels of the organisation
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and organisational projects as required
• Actively participate in team and stakeholder meetings, contributing insight and professional guidance
• Represent the Learning and Development team with professionalism, integrity, and respect

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications Required

Required:

• Previous experience in a learning and development or education role
• Relevant L&D qualification (PTLLS or equivalent Level 3)
• Experience in the health and social care sector
• Full clean UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
• Willingness and ability to travel to various sites, with occasional overnight stays
• Ability to work both remotely and face-to-face across multiple locations
• Satisfactory police check and safeguarding clearance

Desired:

• Experience or qualification in elderly care
• Two years’ supervisory or management experience