Training Officer

Barton Moss Secure Care Centre – ‘A truly exceptional place to work’

We are a 24 bed Secure Care Centre made up of 4 residential homes. We care for sentenced and remanded children (boys) under the age of 18 and are part of the national Secure Accommodation Network.

The centre has a proven track record of offering a very high standard of Trauma Informed Care, supporting children to succeed in their personal and academic development and to resettle back into the community.

A dynamic Training Officer who can shape and develop our workforce to contribute to improved outcomes for the children we care for.

• A qualification and/or experience relevant to the role.
• Experience of developing and delivering training programmes.
• Knowledge of National Policy and evidence‑based practice relevant to the care of the children.
• Ability to monitor and respond to training compliance.
• Demonstration of Salford City Council's Values and the service specific values.
• Good organisational skills and experience of accurate record keeping.
• The determination to be reliable, take personal responsibility and be accountable for your role and responsibilities.
• Ability to work in collaboration and to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong IT skills to promote the design and delivery of training packages.
• Excellent communication across all levels.

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated professional to ensure the service remains fully compliant with statutory guidance, quality standards and Care Regulations, while leading the development and delivery of a comprehensive Workforce Development Strategy that promotes high practice standards. The role involves working collaboratively with children and staff to design and oversee an annual Training Plan, liaising with the Children’s Services Workforce Development Team to coordinate apprenticeship programmes and student placements, and managing both the induction and ongoing training of staff to support effective practice.

You will work closely with colleagues to ensure training aligns with service needs and will confidently develop and deliver training to address identified gaps.

A key aspect of the role is staying up to date with national guidance and evidence‑based practice, ensuring this knowledge is effectively cascaded to the workforce, while supporting workforce development at both individual and service‑wide levels. You will be responsible for recording, monitoring and evaluating the impact of training, maintaining accountability for its implementation and contributing actively to service‑wide governance and oversight.

Flexibility is essential, as you will also undertake additional duties in line with the needs of the service.

You will be welcomed into a supportive, experienced and forward‑thinking service that draws on a wide range of professional and specialist support from across the centre to ensure excellent outcomes for children. Your personal and professional development is important to us and you will have the opportunity to work and grow in a value‑based organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do.

We promote a positive permission culture, empowering you to make a difference.

At the centre there is free parking, access to staff canteen and use of the onsite gym.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to pay the cost of the DBS check – currently £49.50. The payment will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason after the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

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