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Self – Employed Associate Trainer

Department: Training

Responsible to: Lead Trainer

Hours: Self Employed – Flexible by arrangement normally between the hours of 9-5 Monday – Friday.

Location: Malvern Gate and other locations

Hourly Rate: £20 per hour for teaching time. All other activity will be paid at £10.42 per hour.

 

JOB PURPOSE AND ROLE:      

To deliver training to a variety of health and social care customers, internally and externally, using a blended learning approach which is responsive  to the  knowledge, skills and experience of delegates. This will include the delivery of mandatory training courses within a classroom / group-based environment and live online training within their area of competence.

The role will require delivering on site training to external customers across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire and into other areas when necessary. Therefore, travel will be an expectation of the position, so a full driving licence and being comfortable with travel is a must.

 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  1. To research, develop and update training programmes, as requested by the Learning & Development Service.
  2. To plan and prepare training sessions, including creating teaching materials.
  3. To facilitate the training of learners on an individual or group basis.
  4. To check and assess learners work give feedback and assess delegates understanding.
  5. To attend virtual and face-to-face meetings with colleagues and customers as requested.
  6. Develop contacts and productive working relationships with team members, colleagues and students.
  7. To work within the systems developed to record statistics and information required for monitoring and evaluation of the Training Service.
  8. To participate in peer review and appropriate CPD activities to ensure knowledge and skills remain current.
  9. Undertake other duties requested by the Organisation commensurate with the role
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Skills and Experience required:

  1. Training planning and delivery skills and experience
  2. Recognised teaching/training qualification
  3. Health or social care experience
  4. Knowledge & understanding of voluntary and statutory organisations
  5. Knowledge of relevant legislation
  6. Strong communication skills
  7. IT skills
  8. Enhanced CRB required

 

Course Delivery required:

  • Moving and Handling
  • First Aid Basic Life Support
  • Medication Management
  • Dementia Awareness  

(The following are examples only and not exhaustive)

 

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire is in full membership of, and works within, the philosophy and principles of the Age UK Federation.
  • Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire is committed to equal opportunities, principles and practice.
  • All staff, in their particular roles and working collaboratively, will be expected to pursue the aims and objectives of Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire set out in the overall strategic plan of the Organisation.
  • All staff must work within the policies and guidelines adopted by the Organisation
  • All staff will participate in the supervision and appraisal systems adopted by the Organisation.
  • Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire is recognised as an Investor in People and, in its commitment to staff and organisational development, will identify training needs and will expect and encourage the involvement of all staff in meeting them appropriately.

 

To apply for any of our vacancies please submit a CV and a statement outlining how you meet our person specification to recruitment@ageukhw.org.uk