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Christian Wolstencroft

Leominster,United Kingdom

Summary

I'm a professional trainer and training manager with over 15 years of experience in public speaking, cultural sensitivity, and both face-to-face and virtual care training across diverse care delivery settings.

Highly organized and self-driven, with a proven ability to identify needs and develop solutions that exceed expectations. Committed to creating effective communication strategies and innovative training methodologies that enhance organizational success. Recently returned to the workforce after a planned career break, bringing a fresh perspective and solid foundational skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Relocation / Family Caregiver

Personal
, Herefordshire
2025.03 - Current
  • Relocated and support the full-time care of elderly parents and navigate estate administration following a family bereavement.
  • Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Accompanied patients to medical appointments, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals for clear understanding of conditions.
  • Operated medical equipment when necessary; safeguarded patient's well-being.

Training Manager

Ethical Workforce Solutions Ltd
Salford
2024.03 - 2025.03
  • Supported collaboration with agencies, services, and community individuals to facilitate care outreach and training needs in over 30 different care settings nationwide.
  • Assessed workforce skills and knowledge gaps to identify training requirements based on changes in regulations and policies.
  • Delivered training sessions to various levels of care staff, from 1-2-1 tutoring, to groups of over 30, ensuring materials were up-to-date and compliant with health and social care standards.
  • Assessed personnel needs, resulting in tailored training sessions.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of various training methods, leading to optimised learning experiences.

Freelance / Flexible Work & Professional Developme

Various Agencies / Self-Employed
, Northwest
2022.02 - 2024.03
  • Facilitated skill development and obtained relevant certifications.
  • Secured agency appointments and engaged in freelance projects.
  • Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
  • Adapted swiftly to new skills, enhancing daily task efficiency and productivity.
  • Met deadlines consistently, delivering tasks successfully.
  • Exhibited respect, friendliness, and a readiness to assist whenever required.

National Trainer

Care-FULLYTRAINED Ltd
Chorley
2015.01 - 2022.01
  • Supported development and delivery of comprehensive training platforms across various business sectors in UK.
  • Facilitated outreach to key care sector providers, fostering strong professional relationships.
  • Assisted in understanding current training techniques and legislative developments in adult and youth care and education.
  • Utilised knowledge to create engaging multimedia training tools compatible with MS Teams and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Organised training sessions for students, staff, and sector professionals at all experience levels, including e-learning support.
  • Delivered classroom-based and remote lectures for further education colleges, ensuring effective learner assessment and evaluation.
  • Coordinated standardisation meetings to maintain content consistency and trainer expertise.
  • Researched and sourced new training materials to enhance delivery and add value to brand.
  • Monitored future training trends and created curricula to address upcoming training needs.

NVQ / QCF Assessor (HSC & CYPW)

Paragon
Sale, Manchester
2014.01 - 2015.01
  • Supported over 50 learners in achieving Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's Workforce pathways.
  • Visited workplaces to assist learners with assessments and tutoring for technical certificates and diplomas.
  • Delivered literacy, ICT, and numeracy functional skills training.
  • Maintained documentation for learners and prepared both paper and electronic portfolios.
  • Planned and conducted initial assessments and course reviews with learners.
  • Collaborated with verifiers and management to foster professional relationships with employer partners.
  • Monitored learner progress and facilitated award sign-off upon meeting standards.

NVQ / QCF Assessor & Project Coordinator

Walford & North Shropshire College
Oswestry, Shropshire
2011.01 - 2014.01
  • Assisted in work-based learning for over 200 learners pursuing level 3 diplomas.
  • Coordinated activities of a team of NVQ/QCF assessors.
  • Supported learners in achieving their educational goals.

NVQ L3 HSC Support & Link Worker

Clifford House Residential Care
Luston, Herefordshire
2006.01 - 2009.01
  • Provided direct support and guidance to young people with emotional, relational, and/or behavioural issues across 3 counties.
    Assisted in ensuring safety within multi-occupancy dwellings.
    Supported service users in developing independent living skills and accessing community resources.

Education

BA (Hons) - Combined Cultural Studies

Sheffield University
Sheffield

HND - Marine Operations

John Moores University
Liverpool

A levels - Business Studies, Geography, Art & Design

Thornleigh Salesian 6th Form Centre
Bolton Lancs

Ten G.C.S.E's - Maths & English

Mount St Joseph RC Secondary
Bolton Lancs

Skills

  • Public speaking and presentations
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Onboarding and training
  • Constructive feedback
  • Virtual training expertise
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Leadership coaching
  • Compliance knowledge
  • Microsoft Teams training
  • GDPR knowledge
  • Instructional techniques
  • E-learning platforms
  • Effective communication
  • Process evaluation strategies
  • Training methodologies

Certification

  • 3-Day First Aid At Work (British Red Cross) 2025
  • Level 4 Advanced People Handling & Risk Assessment Key Trainer’s Certificate
  • Behaviour Management P.R.I.C.E., 2005, Clifford House Training
  • Appointed Person First Aid, 2006, Clifford House Training
  • L2 Award In Food Safety & Catering, 2006, Chartered Institute Of Environmental Health
  • Fire Safety Training, 2008, EWSCCA
  • A Person-Centred Approach To A Child’s Care, 2008, Inspiration Care Training
  • Epilepsy In Children With Complex Needs, 2008, Clifford House Training
  • Autism Awareness, 2009, Clifford House Training
  • L3 NVQ Health & Social Care (Inc Children & Young People (CYPW), 2009, Ludlow College, Shropshire
  • L3 Award In Assessing Competence In The Work Environment, 2013, Walford & North Shropshire College
  • Safeguarding For Regulated Staff, 2014, Paragon Training
  • Person-Centered Care Planning, 2015, Institute For Learning & Edexcel
  • Challenging Behaviour, 2015, Institute For Learning & Edexcel
  • Safeguarding Adults, 2015, Institute For Learning & Edexcel
  • Dignity In Care/Whistle Blowing, 2015, Institute For Learning & Edexcel
  • Safe Handling Of Medication, 2015, Institute For Learning & Edexcel
  • Record Keeping, 2015, Institute For Learning & Edexcel
  • Malnutrition (Must) Training, 2015, Institute For Learning & Edexcel
  • Basic First Aid, 2015, Institute For Learning & Edexcel
  • L3 QCF Award In First Aid At Work, 2016&19, AMTD Training
  • Instructor’s Course 3 Day Safer Moving & Handling Of People, 2016&19, AMTD Training
  • Basic Life Support (2017)
  • Conflict Resolution (L1) (2023)
  • Data Security Awareness (L1) (2023)
  • Data Security Awareness Survey (2023)
  • Equal & Div & Human Rights (L1) (2023)
  • Fire Safety (L1) (2023)
  • Health Education England Learning Path + Health Safety & Welfare (L1) (2023)
  • Infection Prev & Ctrl (L1 & 2) (2023)
  • Moving & Handling (L1) (2023)
  • Moving & Handling Assessment (L2) (2023)
  • Preventing Radicalisation - Awareness Of Prevent (L3) (2023)
  • Preventing Radicalisation - Basic Prevent Aware (2023)
  • Preventing Radicalisation (MM) (L3) (2023)
  • Resuscitation (L1) (2023)
  • Resuscitation Adults (L2) (2023)
  • Resuscitation Newborn (L2) (2023)
  • Resuscitation Paediatric (L2) (2023)
  • Safeguarding Children (L1) (2023)
  • Safeguarding Children (L2) (2023)
  • SOVA (L1 & 2) (2023)
  • Basic Life Support (2023)
  • Care Certificate (2023)
  • COSHH (2023)
  • Data Protection UK Including GDPR (2023)
  • Duty Of Candour (2023)
  • Dysphagia And Texture Modification (2023)
  • Emergency First Aid At Work (2023)
  • Equality & Diversity (2023)
  • Fire Awareness E-Learning (2023)
  • First Aid & EFAW (2023)
  • Food Safety (2023)
  • Food Safety Level 1 (2023)
  • Foot Care (2023)
  • Health & Safety (2023)
  • Immunisations & Vaccines (2023)
  • Infection Prevention And Control (2023)
  • Introduction To Autism (2023)
  • Introduction To Learning Disabilities (2023)
  • Lone Working (2023)
  • Manual Handling (2023)
  • MCA & DoLS – Not My Lips (2023)
  • Medication Administration Awareness (2023)
  • Medication Awareness (2023)
  • Moving & Handling People (2023)
  • Oral Health (2023)
  • Person Centred Planning (2023)
  • Positive Behaviour Support (2023)
  • PPE (2023)
  • PROACT-SCIp (2023)
  • Report And Record (2023)
  • Risk Assessing (2023)
  • Safeguarding Adults (2023)
  • Topical Medication (2023)
  • Understanding Your Role (2023)
  • L3 Award In Role Of Fire Marshal Certificate (2023)

Interests & Activities

Current Affairs, Aviation - Various, Pilot Training, History & Archaeology, Serving as Civilian Instructor with various cadet forces, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Cars and Motorcycles), DIY, Film, Cats (Large and Domestic)

Affiliations

  • Active member of Herefordshire Aeroclub and keenly interested in aviation more widely. Motorcycling, driving and vehicle maintenance, repair & tuning - currently focused around my Porsche. Avid film buff along with a broad musical taste. I relish various cuisines, though my culinary skills stretch to about a to die for cheese on toast with Worcs sauce.

Timeline

Relocation / Family Caregiver

Personal
2025.03 - Current

Training Manager

Ethical Workforce Solutions Ltd
2024.03 - 2025.03

Freelance / Flexible Work & Professional Developme

Various Agencies / Self-Employed
2022.02 - 2024.03

National Trainer

Care-FULLYTRAINED Ltd
2015.01 - 2022.01

NVQ / QCF Assessor (HSC & CYPW)

Paragon
2014.01 - 2015.01

NVQ / QCF Assessor & Project Coordinator

Walford & North Shropshire College
2011.01 - 2014.01

NVQ L3 HSC Support & Link Worker

Clifford House Residential Care
2006.01 - 2009.01

HND - Marine Operations

John Moores University

A levels - Business Studies, Geography, Art & Design

Thornleigh Salesian 6th Form Centre

Ten G.C.S.E's - Maths & English

Mount St Joseph RC Secondary

BA (Hons) - Combined Cultural Studies

Sheffield University
Christian Wolstencroft