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Training & Practice Lead - City & Hackney

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Turning Point are recruiting to a newly created position of ‘Training and Practice Lead’ to support the City & Hackney Recovery Service. We are a fully integrated community drug and alcohol treatment service and we are looking for someone to lead on the support, training and induction of new staff as well as the co-ordination of our internal CPD and Training programme for clinical and non-clinical staff. We are looking for an energetic, dynamic and enthusiastic team player. The role will not involve line managing staff but is pitched at Advanced Recovery Practitioner level and there is an obvious leadership element to the role given the need to welcome and support new staff into our system and ensure they have the requisite training and skills in order to do their job effectively.

As a Training & Practice Lead we offer a starting salary of £27,250 + £3,633 ILW rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £31,879 per year + £3,633 ILW. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

  • Contribute to regular National Training and Practice Lead Forums
  • Maintain effective links with Learning and Organisational Development Team (L&OD)
  • Maintain working links with relevant departments including Implementation & Development, Quality, etc
  • Support relevant review and audit activities
  • Support relevant Quality and Service Development/Improvement activities
  • Monitor mandatory training levels and highlighting any areas of concern to senior management
  • Review external training opportunities and cascade/direct to staff appropriately, maintaining communication with central L&OD
  • Respond appropriately to local training needs, liaising with Central colleagues and in conjunction with L&D
  • Support the ongoing evaluation of training interventions using the learning cycle with L&OD
  • Identify areas for regional or national learning and share at National Forum with wider colleagues
  • Use, feedback and contribute content to the centralised L&OD Training library on Teams
  • Identify practice issues through audit
  • Review practice through evaluation of training interventions
  • Support the local Management team in inducting new colleagues and act as a point of contact for training and development

  • Support the training and induction of new staff and provide coaching, support and monitoring throughout their 6-month probationary period

  • Oversee the induction training plan and co-ordinate with the facilitators to ensure that this is in place rotationally to support new staff

  • Work with the safeguarding lead to ensure that all staff competency is completed during their probationary period

  • Support probationary review process regarding training needs

  • Support the competency training review and sign off (excluding safeguarding) as required

  • Support colleagues with CPD

  • Support the application and embedding of learning into practice

  • Provide coaching and feedback as required

  • Develop and support activities and initiatives to support the wellbeing of the workforce

  • Monitor, identify and address any training needs at a local level in conjunction with L&OD

  • Act as a point for guidance and support for Trainee colleagues from start date through to graduation

  • Liaising with Team Leader’s to identify issues with practice

  • Ensure all learning records are kept up to date on Explore within a timely manner

The Ideal Candidate

  • Good written & verbal communication skills
  • Training Qualification
  • Knowledge of IT / digital systems
  • Understanding of the Health & Social Care sector
  • Knowledge, skills and experience of design and delivery of effective learning opportunities
  • Knowledge, skills and experience relating to coaching and mentoring

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
  • 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
  • An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
  • Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
  • Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
  • Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
  • Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
  • Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
  • A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date

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