L&D Partner Newcastle

LocationNewcastleContractFull TimeRole TypePermanentWorking hours per week37.5Salary£35,000 - £40,000Closing DateFriday 29 May 2026CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions.We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care.We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care.All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader.Learning & Development Partner – Children’s ServicesHome-based (with regular travel and overnight stays – area as advertised)40 hours per weekc£35,000 (dependent on experience)Turn Experience into Impact. Shape the Future of Children’s Residential Care.Are you an experienced residential children’s practitioner ready to step into a role where you can influence practice at scale? Do you have the credibility, confidence and passion to inspire others to deliver exceptional care?At CareTech, we’re looking for a dynamic Learning and Development Partner to join our Children’s Services team. Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and enhancing training that equips our teams to provide safe, nurturing and high-quality care.This isn’t just a training role — it’s your opportunity to shape standards, embed best practice and directly improve outcomes for children and young people.What You’ll DoYou’ll design and deliver engaging, practical training rooted in real-world residential experience, ensuring our staff are confident, capable and compliant.Training Will Include (but Isn’t Limited To)Welcome to CareTechSafeguarding ChildrenPillars (our internal positive behaviour approach)CSE & Missing From HomeEmergency First Aid at WorkMedicationLigature AwarenessYou’ll AlsoCollaborate with the L&D team to create impactful, standards-aligned learningUse your residential experience to bring credibility and practical insight to every sessionAssess and evaluate training to continuously improve qualityMaintain accurate training records using MyrusStay ahead of legislation and best practice developmentsAct as a Subject Lead in a specialist areaChampion health & safety, equality, diversity and CareTech’s core valuesAbout YouYou’re an experienced children’s residential professional (minimum 3 years) who understands the realities of the sector — and wants to elevate it.You’ll Bring✔ In-depth knowledge of legislation, safeguarding and residential best practice✔ Confidence delivering or facilitating learning (trainer experience desirable)✔ Strong communication and presentation skills✔ Excellent organisation and IT skills✔ The ability to influence, challenge and inspire✔ A flexible approach with willingness to travel✔ A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleA teaching qualification is desirable — but your practical experience, credibility and passion for developing others are essential.Why Join Us?Competitive salary (£35,000 DOE)Autonomy and variety in a home-based roleThe chance to shape practice across multiple servicesA supportive, forward-thinking L&D teamReal opportunity to influence outcomes for children and young peopleIf you’re ready to move from delivering care to developing the people who deliver it — we want to hear from you.Apply now and help raise the standard of residential children’s care.Job DescriptionL_D_partner_JD_childrens_Sept_24.docx