Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community trainer based in Aberdeen. The successful applicant will help clients' grow their confidence and skills on a one-on-one and/or group basis and support clients to achieve qualifications. The role of the community trainer is to build relationships in local communities to help identify areas of need; create new contacts for work placements and identify and secure volunteering opportunities.
The role will involve training clients in a range of client centred courses.
Key responsibilities
The role of the community trainer will involve:
· Building a network of employers for work placement opportunities
· Building a network of charities, NFPs for volunteering opportunities
· Gather information from local communities to identify shortfalls of training provision in the area
· Delivering quality training to clients covering a range of TRE-Life courses
· Attending networking events as required
· Ongoing development of course materials
· Adhering to relevant quality and standards of TRE-Life and awarding bodies
· Arranging volunteering and work placements for all eligible clients
· Arranging visits to or from employers for clients across TRE-Life courses
· Completing risk assessments for training activities and external visits
· Supporting clients of a variety of ages on a one-to-one or group basis, using a variety of interventions.
· Completing all paperwork accurately and within agreed or stated timeframes
· Contributing to reviews, meetings, and other such activities to ensure TRE-Life C.I.C.'s continual quality improvement
· Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of work carried out as required by grant funding contracts
· Developing relationships with stakeholders
· Work co-operatively with other services, to provide the most effective support for TRE-Life C.I.C.'s clients.
· Participating in the support and delivery of TRE-Life C.I.C.'s courses, to provide training in and around Aberdeen / Aberdeenshire.
· Following all Tre-Life's policies and procedures.
· Taking responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others by observing TRE-Life C.I.C.'s health and safety policies and procedures.
· Being committed to your own development as an assessor trainer and complete 35 hours of CPD (pro-rata).
· Supporting new trainers through mentoring
· Maintaining a minimum of good grades in performance reviews and lesson observations
· Undertaking any other activity that would be reasonably expected by someone in this role.
· Collecting regular feedback from clients and stakeholders
· Comply with TRE-Life C.I.C.'s Data Protection Policy when handling any personal data in the course of employment
· Completing all personal training and qualifications as required/requested by management
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
· Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
· Ability to accurately and clearly record clients' updates
· Experience working as an integral part of a team
· Competent using Microsoft Office and a range of other reporting software
· Have good organisational skills and the ability to work to timescales
· Be innovative with experience of promoting change
· Ability to provide engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning and assessment opportunities that meet diverse learning needs
· Training Experience
· Experience of guidance and support to a diverse range of clients
· Hold a relevant qualification at a minimum of SCQF level 7 or equivalent experience
· Be highly motivated to support others to help them achieve their potential.
· Knowledgeable of the local labour market
· Motivated to support others to help them achieve their potential
· High level of understanding of H&S and experience of supporting safe practices
· Ability to accurately record development plans, update clients' records, and other paperwork relevant to the role within set timescales
· Experience of following an organisation's policies and procedures
· Ability to participate in future qualifications as required by the role
· Ability to analyse and resolve any challenges that may occur in relation to clients
Desirable
· Experience of course development
· Experience of assessing clients' work
· Hold a current driving license and have access to a vehicle
· Experience of arranging work placements for clients
· Experience attending networking sessions
· Knowledge and experience of SQA quality processes
If you would like more information or have an informal chat about your application, please contact Margaret on
To apply,
1. Send your CV to
2. Applicants will be sent an application form for completion, if the CV aligns with the job description
3. Successful applicants will be invited for an informal interview with the team
4. Final interview with management
Applications will close when a suitable candidate has been found.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £30,225.00-£33,150.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CT0825