Learning and Development Trainer
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Job Introduction
Package description
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
- Full training
- Health and wellbeing incentives
- Reward and Recognition schemes
- Flexible working considered
- Volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Parking on site
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Job Introduction
Are you looking for an opportunity where you can play a pivotal role in prisoner rehabilitation through custodial officer development ? Would you like to inspire behaviour change and equip staff with skills to make a difference to the futures of prisoners ? Do you have prison custodial experience and a passion for people and learning ? If yes, then look no further !
HMP Lowdham Grange are recruiting for an Learning and Development Trainer to join their team. As the Learning and Development Trainer you will support the L&D Manager in developing a learning culture within the establishment by coordinating and delivering a range of learning and development activities which are aligned to the business strategy and contractual and legislative requirements. With your strong organisational skills you will plan, organize and deliver initial training courses for staff. Through your ability to build robust working relationships with individuals and departments you will help increase staff engagement in learning and development. You will be resilient and resourceful while working with a diverse workforce of 450+ employees who either work directly with prisoners or support the prison to run effectively
Sodexo’s vision for HMP Lowdham Grange is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
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Main Responsibilities
- Work with L&D Manager to ensure all statutory and mandatory training is completed
- Work with L&D Manager to ensure Initial Training Courses (ITCs) are up to date and delivered effectively
- Deliver inhouse created content to ITCs and non-operative inductions
- Support to establishment SMEs during training sessions, e.g., H&S, HR and deliver content when required
- Facilitate upskilling and refresher sessions for existing staff
- Work with the Learner Coach and development team to ensure new PCO’s and OSO's are supported during their initial development programme
- Provide efficient administration services to Learning & Development within Sodexo Justice Services, including maintaining records, dealing with and responding to queries and scheduling SME’s for ITC courses
- Support with delivery of HMPPS packages
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Prison Custody Officer in a custodial environment
- Resilient and resourceful
- Strong communication skills and effective listener
- Ability to build robust working relationships with individuals, departments and stakeholders
- Ability to work as part of a team but also independently
- Good facilitation skills
- Able to provide constructive feedback
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible with the ability to problem solve and react and adapt to meet the needs of the Prison
- Approachable
- Good IT Skills, including Microsoft software such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Training qualification e.g. Level 3 award in education and training or equivalent
- Relevant HMPPS packages instructor training – upskilling will be provided
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
