Are you a passionate learning facilitator who can engage, inspire, and empower others? Do you believe in the power of high-quality training to transform lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
At Mencap, we’re looking for a Practice Development Facilitator to join our Culture and Development team. In this role, you’ll co-design and deliver impactful learning experiences that support our colleagues working directly with adults with a learning disability.
The role is full-time (37.5 hours a week) on a permanent basis and is a hybrid home based role, with travel for face-to-face delivery sessions.
You must be willing and have the ability to travel in the south of England (for example London, West Sussex, Hampshire and Wiltshire). This will be to deliver a portfolio of face-to-face workshops for colleagues in Personal Support. There may also be infrequent national travel to attend meetings and other events.
🔍 What will you do?
- Deliver engaging induction and practice development workshops (face-to-face and virtual).
- Conduct needs analyses to identify learning and performance gaps.
- Collaborate with the Learning Experience team to design high-quality, inclusive learning interventions.
- Provide coaching, advice, and guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
- Stay up to date with legislation, compliance standards, and best practices in social care.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional development.
🧠 What will you bring?
- Experience in delivering learning and development in health or social care.
- Strong facilitation skills (virtual and in-person).
- Knowledge of current social care legislation and best practices.
- A passion for developing others and championing inclusion.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and influence others.
- An adult teaching/training qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).
🤝 Who will you work with?
- Personal Support services teams
- Culture and Development colleagues
- Inclusion consultants and co-facilitators
- Learning Experience and Quality teams
💜 Why Mencap?
We’re committed to making the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that is brave, kind, inclusive, positive, and always learning.
We hope you’re feeling excited about the role. More information can be found on the Job Description about what the role involves and what we are looking for.
Even if you feel you don't meet every single requirement - we would still encourage you to apply.
If you are interested, then please apply now by uploading an up-to-date CV and a cover letter that outlines why you would be the ideal person for this role.
Job ID: 34464
This vacancy closes on Monday 8th September.