About Orchard Residential Care
Orchard Residential Care offers medium to long-term residential care for young people aged 8 to 18 who cannot live in their own homes. Our homes provide a safe environment for young people to be supported and move forward with their lives. We are committed to providing the best possible care and outcomes for children and young people across Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Westmeath, and Cavan.
About the Role
As the dedicated in-house Trainer for our Orchard Residential Care team, you will plan and deliver mandatory training across all our services, including the TCI & Three Pillars programmes, in line with regulatory requirements and business needs.
The role holder will also:
- Report on compliance with registration standards as required.
- Ensure all training aligns with the regulations set out by TUSLA and other relevant bodies.
- Maintain accurate training records for all staff, ensuring they meet inspection and registration standards.
- Advise Senior Management of any changes to the training provided, particularly those required to meet evolving legislative or regulatory requirements.
- Plan and deliver other mandatory training (including manual handling, first aid, and other relevant training) in line with workforce planning.
- Work with different departments to identify training needs and develop strategies to address skill gaps.
- Support in sourcing relevant opportunities for Continuous Professional Development and specialized training on an ongoing basis.
Essential Requirements
- Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
- Have at least 3 years of full-time relevant experience working at a social care grade with children/young people, with at least one of these years at Team Leader level or above.
- Highly IT literate with excellent communication skills.
- Full driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland and access to a vehicle for business use.
- Full eligibility and availability to work without sponsorship.
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience as a Trainer in a similar role.
- Hold a relevant Train the Trainer qualification.
Support to Qualification
The successful post holder will be required to undertake relevant training and development to become a certified trainer for the role and commit to CPD to ensure standards are upheld. The company will cover the cost of such training and certification.
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Benefits of Working with Orchard Residential Care
- Fully funded job-relevant training
- Monday to Friday hybrid working model
- Competitive salary
- Income protection policy
- Orchard Values Champion Awards
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent staffing ratios
- EAP Scheme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Dedicated team and access to a knowledgeable Multidisciplinary team
