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Person Specification: Trainer
| Qualifications ● | Essential Level 3 Award in Education and | Desirable |
| Training (or equivalent) or willing to achieve within an agreed timeframe GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths. | Qualification in counselling, ● psychology, social care, nursing, community work or a related field. Additional qualifications relating to substance use, recovery, mental health or trauma-informed practice. | |
| Experience | Experience delivering training, teaching, facilitating workshops, or presentations to adult learners. Skilled in developing and adapting training content and materials for diverse audiences and learning styles. Knowledge or experience working in the voluntary or social care sector. Working as part of a team. Experience in promoting or marketing services or programmes. Ability to work within safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection requirements. | Background in the substance use/addictions field. Personal or connected lived experience of substance and/or alcohol use. Familiarity with remote learning platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). Experienced in developing marketing or promotional materials. Familiarity with website/social media platforms. |
| Skills/ knowledge | Excellent communication and ● facilitation skills (in-person and virtual). Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge and understanding of alcohol, substance misuse and addictions. Capable of consistently following service policies and procedures. Capable of assessing information accurately and providing appropriate responses. Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Ability to build positive working relationships with professionals, organisations and stakeholders. | Experience or certification in Alcohol and Substance Use or related fields. Knowledge of local and national substance misuse and addiction strategies. Experience in developing and designing training programs. Proficiency in Canva or similar design software. |
| Attributes | Self-motivated and adaptable. |
| Enthusiastic, friendly and approachable. | |
| Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Proactive in staying updated with relevant information to inform training | |
| content and delivery. Creative and innovative approach to training design and delivery. | |
| Flexible to the needs of the service. Full UK driving licence, own vehicle, and business use car insurance. |