Become an Orchard Rock Trainer
We’re growing our nationwide team of freelance Health and Social Care trainers. If you know the care sector and enjoy helping others learn, we’d like to hear from you.
Why Orchard Rock
Why train with Orchard Rock?
We’ve delivered training to the care sector for over 15 years and we’re rated 4.9 on Google. Train with us and you join a supportive team that wants you to do well.
Established and respected
Over 15 years delivering care sector training, with a 4.9 Google rating from more than 1,600 reviews.
Flexibility and variety
Freelance, field-based work across a real mix of subjects and care settings.
Full CPD support
We support your continued professional development so your skills and knowledge keep growing.
Meaningful work
Help raise standards of care by training the people who deliver it every day.
Nationwide opportunities
Clients across the UK, so there’s scope for regular work in your area.
A team behind you
Friendly, practical support from a team that’s invested in your success.
The role
What you’ll do
This is a field-based, freelance role delivering face-to-face training at our clients’ care services. We provide the training content and course materials, so you can focus on delivering it well.
- Deliver engaging, in-person training to groups of care staff
- Deliver our course content, with the materials provided for you
- Keep your sessions inclusive and learner-centred
- Manage your own CPD, with our support
- Represent Orchard Rock professionally on site
The role involves travel to different client sites. Some overnight stays may be needed, but we keep these to a minimum and give as much notice as we can.
Subjects
What subjects are in demand?
We regularly take on trainers across all of our subject areas. If your specialism is here, we’d like to hear from you.
Not sure if your subject fits? Get in touch and ask.
Location
Where do you need trainers?
We work with clients across the UK and welcome trainers from all regions. Wherever you’re based, there may be work near you. Tell us the area you can cover when you apply, and we’ll match you to work close to home where we can.
Requirements
What experience is required?
A recognised training qualification and the ability to travel are essential. Care sector experience is a real advantage.
Essential
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Your own equipment
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A self-motivated, proactive approach
Desirable
- A background in Health and Social Care
- Previous experience in training or teaching
How to apply
How the application works
Applying is straightforward. Here’s what to expect.
Apply
Email your CV to gemma@orchardrock.com, or apply online using our form. Tell us your subjects and the area you can cover.
We review it
We look at your experience and qualifications and get back to you.
Interview over Zoom
An informal interview and chat over Zoom about the role, your subjects and your availability.
Attend a shadow session
You’ll attend a session to see how we deliver. The shadow session is unpaid, but if you take part you’ll gain the certification for that course, so it counts towards your CPD.
Complete the paperwork
If it’s a good fit, you’ll sign our contractor service level agreement and a non-disclosure agreement.
Onboarding and support
Once you’re set up, we send your onboarding pack and daily procedures, and support you as you start delivering.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV to gemma@orchardrock.com or apply online using our form. Prefer to talk it through first? Give us a call.