Social Care Trainer | Health & Social Care | Tonbridge, Kent
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (DOE)
Contracted Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 09:00am – 05:30pm, Monday to Friday
Requirement: Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Care Trainer to join a well-established and highly regarded live-in care provider based in Tonbridge, Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in care or nursing who enjoys supporting and developing others through structured training and mentoring.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engaging induction and refresher training to carers, both face-to-face and online, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide exceptional care in clients’ homes.
Working as part of a small, supportive training team, you will deliver the organisation’s award-winning training programme, mapped to the Care Certificate, while providing coaching and guidance to carers at all stages of their development.
This position offers a stable weekday schedule with no on-call duties and the chance to make a meaningful impact in shaping the next generation of compassionate carers.
Role Responsibilities
Deliver structured training sessions both in-person and virtually.
Support, coach, and assess carers through their induction and ongoing training.
Guide carers completing the Care Certificate and other qualifications.
Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.
Review and update in-house training programmes in line with best practice, sector guidance, and regulatory standards.
Provide pastoral and practical support to carers, in person and via phone.
Contribute ideas to improve training content and methods.
Attend relevant CPD opportunities, seminars, and mandatory training to maintain professional development.
Requirements
Background in nursing or care is essential.
Training or assessing experience preferred but not essential (full support provided).
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification required.
Knowledge of moving and positioning techniques preferred but not essential.
Strong communication, coaching, and organisational skills.
Approachable, confident, and enthusiastic about developing others.
Highly organised with attention to detail and a proactive, team-focused attitude.
Interview Process
Stage 1: Initial call (phone or Teams)
Stage 2: Formal interview
Stage 3: Informal visit to observe training and meet the CEO
Benefits
£28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm (no weekends or on-call)
4 weeks’ holiday (rising to 5 weeks after 2 years of service)
Bupa Cash Plan Health Insurance
Workplace pension scheme
Performance bonus payments after 2 years of service
Supportive and collaborative training environment
Location
This position is based in Tonbridge, Kent, and is easily commutable from:
Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, Crowborough, East Grinstead, and surrounding areas.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy. We offer £200 of John Lewis vouchers for each successful candidate recommended by you.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced carer or nurse looking to take the next step into a rewarding training role where you can help others grow and succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: Joshua Drewry – 02392 313043
Email: [email protected]
