penelope reader

* Lead on Safeguarding Adults training programme, designed, commissioned and evaluated annual multi-agency training needs and provision. * Sat on Safeguarding Adults board and wrote and delivered reports on efficacy of learning solutions to multi-disciplinary team * Lead on Newly Qualified Social worker retention programme, commissioned provider in line with Skills for Care policy roll out * Developed Occupational therapy assistant training programme * Managed, wrote and delivered Service User involvement training – working with 8 adults with Learning Disabilities to develop a training session on Supporting me – adults now employed by Local Authority as trainers in their own right * Worked with Housing, health and Social Care Directors and Managers to identify annual and ad hoc training needs and develop learning solutions to meet those whilst managing budgets

* Worked with Directors and Managers across Housing, Business Development and EPIC (Empowering people to Independence through Choice) to identify learning needs, develop, commission and evaluate training solutions * Compile annual training programme in line with identified business needs, requirements of professional bodies, and CPD * Commission trainers, negotiate costs, organise room and facility bookings * Manage Learning & Development Administrator * Deliver training

* Managed and lead workforce development activities for the South of the UK * Training needs analyses for Regional offices in line with CQC and commissioning requirements * Liaised with CQC directly regarding inspections and action plans * Commissioned training when internal L&D managers unable to deliver * Designed and delivered training solutions across country * Managed a team of 8 Learning & Development Managers and Co-ordinators * Sat on Safeguarding Adults Management Committee

BA (hons) English & Drama