Training Development Manager

Training Development Manager
Location: Southampton
Contract Type: Bank
Salary £25-28 per hour

Come and join Adopt South in a flexible Training Development Manager role!

We are seeking an experienced and innovative professional to lead the development of training, learning and e-learning programmes for prospective adopters and adoptive families.

You will have substantial experience in adoption practice, designing training materials and learning resources, and using innovative approaches, including Virtual Reality technology, to enhance learning. Experience within an Adoption Agency or Regional Adoption Agency is essential.

Working with colleagues and partner agencies, you will ensure our learning offer is engaging, evidence-based and centred on improving outcomes for children and families.

Role Responsibilities

Lead the development and continuous improvement of adoption training and learning programmes
* Design high-quality learning resources, workshops and e-learning content.
* Ensure children's needs and outcomes remain central to all programme development.
* Use innovative technologies, including VR, to enhance learning experiences.
* Evaluate and review training programmes to drive continuous improvement.Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

* Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
* Significant adoption experience and knowledge.
* Experience of developing and delivering adoption training.
* Extensive experience creating training materials and e-learning resources.
* Experience within an Adoption Agency or Regional Adoption Agency.
* Strong understanding of developmental trauma and therapeutic parenting.

Knowledge of learning technologies, including VR.

Vetting Requirements:

* This post is subject to an Enhanced work Child force DBS check About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

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Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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