Training Officer

Job Description

We’re currently recruiting for a Trainer to join our client’s internal Learning & Development team. This is a varied role, with responsibility for designing and delivering sector-specific training to employees and key stakeholders across the organisation. You’ll work closely with operational and service-delivery teams to ensure staff have the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerabilities. Salary up to £35,000.What makes this role particularly interesting is that it’s not purely classroom-based. You’ll have the opportunity to identify training needs, develop new learning programmes and help shape the organisation’s wider training offering.

Key responsibilities

• Scoping, designing and delivering engaging training to a range of audiences.
• Identifying training needs and opportunities across the organisation.
• Developing new learning content and continually improving existing training.
• Exploring potential external training partnerships and working with relevant organisations.
• Working closely with operational and service-delivery teams to understand their requirements.
• Ensuring training remains relevant and reflects changing organisational and service needs.
• Bringing creativity and innovation to the way training is delivered.

What are they looking for?

• A relevant social-care qualification at SVQ Level 3 or above.
• A recognised training qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
• Previous experience within the care, social-care or charity sector.
• Experience developing and delivering training to different audiences.
• Experience identifying training needs and creating appropriate learning materials.
• Knowledge of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the wider social-care environment.
• Strong communication and practical problem-solving skills.
• A creative and innovative approach to training, with the ability to adapt to changing organisational priorities.

The opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Trainer to join an organisation where the training they deliver has a direct impact on the quality of support provided to people across its services.