Learning & Development Manager | Temporary | Head Office Avenue

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Learning & Development Manager | 6 Months Temporary Contract | Head Office, Windsor Avenue

To support the Head of Learning and Development in the development, delivery, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of vocational qualifications across the organisation, with a particular emphasis on RQF Level 5 internal verification, assessment standards, and regulatory compliance. The role also has responsibility for delivering learning and development training programmes to staff, ensuring training provision is effective, evidence-based, and aligned with organisational values.

In addition, the post holder will lead on outreach activities, building and maintaining strong partnerships with colleges, universities, and other relevant learning institutions to enhance qualification pathways and learning opportunities across all regions.

All applicants for positions at the level of Manager or above within Praxis Care are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. This includes any direct or indirect involvement with individuals, firms, companies, or organisations that have, or are seeking to establish, a contractual relationship with Praxis Care.

Failure to declare such interests may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. If a conflict of interest is identified after an appointment has been made, it may constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

• Design, develop, and produce high-quality learning materials to meet identified training needs, ensuring content is evidence-based, relevant, up to date, and aligned with organisational values.
• Deliver learning and development programmes across the organisation using a range of delivery methods, including face-to-face and virtual learning.
• Manage internal RQF Assessor(s) to ensure consistency of assessment.
• Manage all RQF activities as set out in Praxis Care Assessment Centre policies and procedures
• Act as Assessor and Internal Verifier for the RQF Level 5 Award in Health and Social Care, while supporting Internal Quality Assurance processes to ensure assessment standards, consistency, and compliance with awarding body requirements
• Support the Head of Learning and Development in the enhancement and expansion of vocational qualification offerings across all regions.
• Lead and manage outreach activities, developing and maintaining effective relationships with colleges, universities, and other relevant learning institutions.
• Provide professional support, advice, and guidance to staff and managers, including coaching and consultation on programmes of care or specific interventions, on both an individual and team basis.
• Work in partnership with managers to develop, implement, and evaluate learning and development programmes that meet operational needs.
• Participate in committees and working groups as identified by the Head of Learning and Development, sharing learning and updates with the wider L&D team through staff meetings.
• Contribute to the organisation's induction programme, including coordination where required, liaison with HR and managers, and delivery of key training elements.
• Take a lead role for designated areas of work within the department, maintaining current knowledge, disseminating information, providing guidance, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Supervise Learning and Development Facilitators as required, ensuring supervision and appraisal processes are completed in line with organisational policy and appropriately recorded.
• Undertake relevant training to support the effective performance of the role.

PRAXIS CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

• You will be required to participate in the company appraisal and staff review process
• To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times
• To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations and policies
• To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary
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