Learning and Development Training Specialist
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,000 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Essex, CO4 9YQ |
| Company: | Caring Homes Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | caringhomesgroup/TP/72/2866 |
Summary
Learning and Development Training Coordinator
- Colchester, Essex
- Up to £29000.00 + Benefits
At Caring Homes, our mission is simple: to make each home the best possible place to live and work for our residents and our teams. We strive to create an environment that feels like home, whether we live there or work there, through our behaviour and the environment we create – and this includes our support team. We’re a family.
We invest in our people, ensuring they have the skills to thrive. Our Learning and Development team is key to our success, fostering growth and development within our organisation.
Why Join Us?
- Career Development: We are committed to your professional growth. You will have access to continuous training and development opportunities, paving the way for career advancement within the social care sector. We believe in nurturing talent and promoting from within.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values empathy, dedication, and professionalism. We support our team members to ensure they can provide the best care for our residents.
As a Learning and Development Training Specialist, you will lead on apprenticeship success, providing structured support to learners throughout their apprenticeship journey. You will act as a key point of contact for apprentices, offering guidance, coaching, and pastoral support to help them remain engaged, overcome challenges, and successfully achieve their qualifications.
Alongside learner support, you will organise, coordinate, schedule, and track apprenticeship and wider training programmes, ensuring all learning activities, reviews, assessments, and milestones are completed on time and in line with awarding body, funding, and organisational requirements. You will maintain accurate training records, monitor progress against plans, and proactively address any risks to completion or performance.
Reporting to the Talent and Development Manager, you will work closely with trainers, line managers, and external training providers to deliver high-quality, effective learning experiences. You will support managers in developing their apprentices, contribute to continuous improvement of learning programmes, and use data and feedback to enhance learner outcomes and programme effectiveness.
Perks:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development including training and support to help you excel in your role including apprenticeship opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Free DBS & Blue Light Card
- High street discounts
- Employee assistance program for personal and professional support
Responsibilities
- Lead on apprenticeship success, providing guidance, coaching, and pastoral support to ensure learners stay engaged and achieve their qualifications.
- Organise, coordinate, schedule, and track apprenticeship and wider training programmes, ensuring timely completion of learning activities, assessments, and milestones.
- Maintain accurate records of learner progress, monitor development needs, and proactively address any risks to completion or performance.
- Collaborate with trainers, line managers, and external providers to deliver high-quality, effective learning experiences.
- Support managers in developing their apprentices, providing tools and insights to maximise learner performance.
- Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and e-learning programs.
- Manage the training calendar, logistics, and LMS records.
- Assist in designing and updating training materials.
- Partner with trainers and external providers for quality learning delivery.
- Collect feedback, update content, and improve training effectiveness.
- Manage the training inbox and apprenticeship program compliance.
- Experience in coordinating training programs and managing LMS.
- Proficiency in MS Office and email management.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Working towards a recognised L&D qualification.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a family that values empathy, dedication, and professionalism, we would love to hear from you.
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