job title: Training Coordinator

location: Home Based

working pattern: 35 hours per week, 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday-Friday

who are we?

Nexus Fostering is a well-established and highly regarded independent fostering agency. Set up in 2002 by qualified and experienced social workers, Nexus Fostering continues to be owned and run by the same founding team today.

We have been rated ‘Outstanding’ for three consecutive inspections since 2011 and are dedicated to improving the lives of looked after children.

We work in close partnership with local authorities to identify and meet the needs of their children, providing safe, secure and therapeutic placements.  We work hard to ensure children experience love, care, nurture and stability with our carers.

the role

We are looking for a motivated, organised and capable Training Coordinator to join our Team.

As Training Coordinator you will be working with the Assistant Director for Training, to understand, deliver and develop an effective training strategy for the agency, and a suitable and empowering service for the foster carer group.

You will set up and analyse monitoring systems for the training structure, whilst managing course indexing and allocation throughout the agency.

As Training Coordinator, you will liaise with local area administrators, in respect of training schedules, and will oversee and co-ordinate training sessions across the agency.  You will also devise new training systems based on training feedback and suggestions.

what we’re looking for…

• Educated to a AS/NVQ Level 2 standard
• 2 years administration work experience in an office environment
• Experience of utilising a range of IT programmes and maintaining database systems
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & Outlook
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete work accurately and to deadlines

why work for us?

• Generous Annual Leave – 28 days PLUS your Bank Holiday Entitlement
• Birthday Leave – a paid day off for your birthday
• Good Health Days – no sickness in a 6 month period and get an additional day off!
• Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Platform that provides access to advice and support 24/7
• Auto Enrolment Pension
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Optional Private Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Cycle To Work Scheme

want to find out more?

If you would like more information regarding this role, please contact recruitment@bsnsocialcare.co.uk and one of our Recruitment Advisors will be happy to discuss further.

everyone is welcome…

Diversity and inclusion are the principles for how we build our teams and Nexus Fostering strives to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are valued and celebrated. We want a workforce which represents the communities we serve and work, to ensure no applicant or employee is treated unfairly on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion or identity. We recognise and value the individual differences and contributions of all employees and believe that by working together we can achieve equality for all.