Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can promote a culture of continuous learning and development?  

We are seeking internal candidates to join our team as a Learning and Development Facilitator to oversee the coordination and delivery of training programs for all employees across various locations in England.

Your role and responsibilities – Learning and Development Facilitator

• The role is home-based, with travel within North England. Ideally, you will be based within an easy commute of North Yorkshire.
• You will work closely with the Learning and Development manager to ensure that training is coordinated effectively and delivered to a high standard.
• You will promote the safeguarding of children, reflect the company's values, and ensure that role-model behaviours are in keeping with our therapeutic approach to care.
• You will participate in the design and delivery of face-to-face induction training for new employees and support the Learning and Development manager to promote e-learning and other essential training courses.
• Using our training software, you will record, collate, and analyse training attendance. 

What we offer you

• Your salary will be £38,223.00 per annum, pro rata
• Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 5 pm.
• You will receive 28 days of annual leave per annum, pro rata
• Car Allowance
• Mileage and expenses are recorded and paid monthly
• You will receive opportunities to continually develop your personal development
• Auto-enrolment into our Company salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• A cash-back health care plan via Medicash, allowing you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more.
• Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card – for store discounts
• An employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral.

What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?

• Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• Pebbles has 56 beautiful homes and 3 established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people.
• We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18.
• We have innovative and exciting plans for growth in 2025 and beyond.
• We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you and nearly 20 years of experience supporting young people in unlocking brighter futures.
• Pebbles has excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well-being.

Additional benefits and rewards

• A full induction and training, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting
• Access to our employee benefits package with Enjoy Benefits
• Monthly social recognition awards with gift vouchers for the winners
• Quarterly newsletters
• An annual young people’s award ceremony
• We will pay for updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees if they are relevant and essential to your role.

Essential Qualities that we look for include: 

• Experience in delivering training
• Previous experience, training or qualifications gained in the care sector
• Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people
• A creative ability towards learning and having fun
• Passionate about pursuing a career in learning and development within the care sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in IT skills and experience in using PowerPoint and Microsoft packages,  
• A full, valid UK driving licence
• Must be willing to travel and have access to transport

Desirable Qualities include:

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Experience in Residential Child Care

Are you ready to join our family?

If you meet our essential criteria, please complete our online application form. We appreciate your time and effort.

Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via email or telephone to explain the next steps and answer any questions that you may have.

All successful candidates must complete an online disclosure to work with children. Pebbles Care will cover the cost.

Please note that, due to our ongoing recruitment process, we may end the campaign earlier than stated, so please do not delay submitting your application.