Internal Trainer
Camden, London (with travel to services across London)
About Us
Solace Women's Aid is dedicated to ending the harm caused by gender-based violence. We work with women and children, offering services that are tailored to the unique needs of survivors. Our approach is holistic and empowering, partnering with survivors to help them achieve independent, abuse-free lives.
We are now looking for an Internal Trainer join our Peripatetic service on a part-time, permanent basis, working 22.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £28,643 per annum (pro rata)
- 25 days of annual leave (pro rata) (excluding Bank Holidays), increasing up to 30 days, with one additional day offered after each completed year of service
- Flexible Working
- Employee Assistance Programme and a range of staff wellbeing initiatives
- Weekly yoga classes
- Employee discount platform
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Length of service awards
- A strong culture of internal progression, with a range of training and development opportunities
If you are a talented training delivery professional with experience in the domestic abuse sector, this is your chance to join our dedicated and impactful organisation and support survivors of domestic abuse.
As a vital member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in empowering our staff and volunteers with the knowledge and skills they need to support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, directly contributing to improving the lives of women and children.
You will find a positive and empowering workplace committed to your professional development and wellbeing, with a variety of benefits designed to enhance your career and encourage mindful self-care.
So, if you're ready to make a real difference and contribute to our mission of ending gender-based violence, we encourage you to apply today.
The Role
As an Internal Training Officer, you will support the development of staff and volunteers by delivering high-quality training programmes. You will ensure that our services meet excellent standards for supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
You will plan and deliver a comprehensive internal training programme for staff and volunteers, using methods and materials tailored to the needs of the learner group and course content. This will include creating workshops and delivering accredited training to upskill our staff.
Leading on the assessment and quality assurance framework required by Open College Network (OCN), you will ensure that all training aligns with these standards. You will assist learners in producing portfolios of work suitable for OCN assessment and deliver tutorials to support their development.
Additionally, you will:
- Provide training and workshops that address gaps in knowledge and skills
- Oversee the monthly "Lunch and Learn" sessions, inviting external organisations to host informative sessions for staff and volunteers
- Maintain and enhance the quality assurance framework for all training programmes
- Carry out administrative tasks related to the training programmes
- Gather and analyse feedback from training sessions to identify areas for improvement and adjust training content accordingly
About You
To be considered as an Internal Trainer, you will need:
- Demonstrable experience of working in the Domestic Abuse sector
- Experience of needs led risk assessment, support and safety planning
- Experience of group training delivery
- A sound understanding of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues facing
women and children affected by VAWG
- Knowledge of safeguarding for adults and children
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation, frameworks and procedures and practical application
The closing date for this role is the 19th August 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Learning and Development Officer, L&D Officer, Trainer, Training and Development Officer, Learning and Development Officer, Learning Facilitator, Employee Development Trainer, or Staff Trainer.
Webrecruit and Solace Women's Aid are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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