Role/Job Title: Social Care Trainer
Location: Various locations (Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and Bexley), travel required (access to own vehicle is essential to this role)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8:30am – 16:30pm)
Salary: £30,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.
About the Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Social Care Trainer to join our People Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced trainer or social care professional looking to develop their career in learning and development.
As a Social Care Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective mandatory training programmes to colleagues across our organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring our workforce remains compliant, competent and confident in delivering high-quality support to the people we serve.
The successful candidate will be passionate about learning, possess excellent communication and facilitation skills, and be committed to their own Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver mandatory classroom-based training to social care staff.
- Facilitate engaging, inclusive and compliant learning sessions.
- Deliver training programmes including:
- Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI)
- Basic Life Support and First Aid
- Makaton
- Medication Administration
- Manual Handling
- Deliver training to external organisations when required.
- Promote Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support principles throughout training delivery.
- Review and update training materials to reflect legislative, policy and best practice changes.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments and performance data.
- Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation.
- Support organisational learning and development initiatives.
- Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to CPD and professional growth.
What We Offer:
· Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
· Paid DBS check
· Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
· Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
· Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
· Blue Light Card discounts
· 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
· Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
· Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral
· Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Requirements
· A recognised training qualification (such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
· Excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills.
· Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
· Confidence using Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems.
· A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
· Willingness and ability to travel to various locations as required.
· Relevant mandatory trainer qualifications or a commitment to undertake the necessary CPD.
· The ability to maintain accurate learner records and training administration.
Desirable Experience
· Train the Trainer qualifications in core social care subjects.
· Experience delivering training within a social care environment.
· Experience working in health and social care settings.
· Ability to effectively manage groups of adult learners.
· Experience adapting learning delivery to suit different learning styles.
· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further.
If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need
Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- A recognised training qualification (such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
Work Location: In person
