Care Training Lead

Wheatley Care

Job title: Care Training Lead

Salary: £43,476 - £47,172 per annum

Location: Central Scotland

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as Care Training Lead.

We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives. As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well.

We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities. Our teams are trusted to provide safe, compassionate care that stands up to scrutiny. We take pride in being a steady, dependable partner within the health and social care landscape across Scotland.

We are entering a significant phase of development as we progress on the transition to becoming an independent organisation and strengthening our leadership and central support teams to match our ambition. Our focus is on long‑term sustainability, strong governance and services that remain fit for the future. We combine the ethos of the third sector with the discipline of a modern, well‑run organisation.

Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We support our staff to grow, contribute, and lead with confidence. We value professionalism, kindness, and the ability to work with purpose.

About the role

In this role you will design and deliver high quality training that equips our staff to meet care standards, regulatory expectations and compliance requirement. You will bring a strong understanding of the real challenges and day to day realities faced by our services, ensuring all learning is relevant, practical and impactful.

You will use your working knowledge and experience of Wheatley Care processes and policies to create meaningful development opportunities that support our staff and enhance the quality of care we provide to the people we work for.

A key part of the role is the ongoing engagement with service team and senior leaders, ensuring that training continually evolves through feedback, partnership and continuous improvement. Your commitment to quality will help us empower our staff to deliver outstanding care and support to the people and communities we serve.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated learning and development professional who understands the social care landscape and is passionate about developing our workforce.

You will bring knowledge of social care delivery, alongside hands‑on experience of designing and delivering training that supports staff to meet regulatory requirements and a high quality, standard of care.

You’ll be highly organised, able to plan and manage a varied workload, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal—are essential, as is a dedication to excellent customer service and creating positive learning experiences.

The benefits we offer:

As part of Wheatley Care, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

· a rewarding career with a competitive salary;

· access to a contributory pension scheme;

· excellent leave entitlements;

· enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;

· contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;

· access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and

· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion:

Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings the organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday, 6 February 2026.

Interview will take place week commencing 9 February.

For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train.

For a chat about the role, please contact Emma Thomson, Head of Care, by email at: emma.thomson@wheatley-group.com or by phone on 07968 005110

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, on behalf of Wheatley Care please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com.