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Trainer
Job Title: Trainer
Reporting to: Training Manager
Responsible for: The Trainer, under the direction of the Training Manager, the Trainer and will be responsible for effective delivery of in house and external accredited, non-accredited and bespoke training programmes at Stepping Stones NI that meet the needs of clients/trainees with learning disabilities/difficulties.
Location: Based in Antrim Street Lisburn, after 6 months 60/40 Hybrid
Salary: 28,000 (pro rata)
Pension: 7% contribution
Holiday entitlement: 25 Days plus 11 Statutory Days (pro rata)
Duration: to 31st March 2025, ongoing Hours of work: Monday-Thursday, 30 hours per week
Other Benefits:
Private Healthcare and access to health and wellbeing platforms
Holiday Purchase ‘’Buy Back Scheme’’ 25%
Discount in our Social Enterprises
Volunteer Scheme - Up to 2 days annual leave to volunteer with other charities/community groups Employee Assistance Scheme
Half Day Christmas Shopping
Death in Service Benefit
Two additional days leave for getting married
Take 2 mental health hours
Birthday Day Of.
If you share a commitment to our values and believe in the work we do, we want to hear from you.
About the role
OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE
Responsible for effective delivery of in house and external, nonaccredited, accredited and bespoke training courses, that meet the needs of the individual learners through appropriate planning of training delivery, across Stepping Stones NI.
To equip individuals participating in projects with knowledge, skills, attitudes and qualifications to enable progression to supported placement, further education, and/or employment.
To promote independence and inclusion amongst adults with learning disabilities/ difficulties and barriers to employment participating in projects.
To provide a quality training service to stakeholders accessing Stepping Stones NI services and social enterprises.
To promote cooperation and develop links with other relevant agencies to maximise opportunities for people with a learning disability/ difficulties and barriers to employment
KEY PURPOSE OF THE POST
To support the continued growth of Stepping Stones NI we are seeking to appoint a Trainer to join its great team.
The person will be part of a team that is focused on identifying, planning, and delivering training to clients/trainees with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties, developing their social, personal and employability skills.
This individual will dedicate 100% of their time to UKSPF Prosper.
The individual will be a self-starter, with the passion and motivation to make a difference.
The individual will be a member of a team, who places a premium on quality, to ensure that the extensive range of services and projects offered are quality focused, compliant and person centric.
More information can be found in the Linked Job Description.
Stepping stones is an equal opportunities employer.
Stepping stones reserve the right to enhance the selection criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
What you will need
Required criteria
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (Level 2 Essential Skills) and either hold a Certificate in Teaching, or a teaching qualification Level 3/5.
- 2 years’ experience working with awarding bodies.
- 2 years’ experience in planning and delivering accredited training for clients, including online training.
- Experience in designing and developing Schemes of Work and Lesson Plans against individual and group needs in order to elicit learning
- Display evidence of the values and attitudes required to work with young people and adults with a learning disability/difficult
- Computer and ILT literacy including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email packages and social media.
- Demonstrate experience of working in a target driven environment of into employment KPI’S.
- Can communicate clearly and with confidence both orally and in writing, including reporting and presentations.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible.
- Self-motivated and a self- starter with the ability to use own initiative.
- Current drivers licence and access to a car.
Desired criteria
- 1 years’ experience working with people with disabilities/ difficulties and barriers to employment
- Hold internal verifier/moderator qualifications
- Experience of delivering training in vocational subjects
- Degree or Equivalent
- An understanding of the policies and issues relating to training in the sector
- Experience of ETI, Investors in People
- English or Maths qualification
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Verbal and Written Skills
Coaching
Administrative skills
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