Job Description

Salary

17.42 per hour

Contractual hours

0

Basis

Zero Hours

Region

LinkLiving

Contract Type

Relief, as and when required

Job category/type

LinkLiving Skills Academy, Zero Hours

Date posted

06/06/2025

Job reference

LLRTFJUN25



Job title: Relief Trainer / Facilitator
(LinkLiving Skills Academy)





Location: This post is based at Link
Academy in Falkirk, but requires travel throughout Scotland.



Hours of Work: Relief, as and when
required



Salary: 17.42 per hour



Are you passionate
about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work
for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much
as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a
trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop
creative and flexible ways of working?





At LinkLiving, our values and people are at
the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff.
It is important for us to find people who share our values, which
are:




Empathy (listen to and understand an individual&s needs and circumstances) Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated) Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles) Caring (show kindness and concern for others)




LinkLiving is a
Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to
manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences
(including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and
inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and
aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We
support people through a range of models
including:




Personal development and employability programmes Self-help coaching Supported accommodation Care at home Housing support Befriending Social cafes



The
Service





LinkLiving Skills Academy combines in-depth
knowledge and experience of our sector along with our highly
experienced trainers to offer a variety of learning opportunities
that will help individuals develop the skills, knowledge and
experience needed to succeed in their roles. We use a variety of
content, discussion and activities to ensure our sessions are
engaging and interactive. We are also an SQA accredited training
centre with over 10 years plus experience delivering
qualifications.




The
Job





The purpose of the job is to deliver
SCQF/SVQ accredited leadership courses, trauma-informed practice
training, and personal development workshops to front-line
professionals, Link Group of companies and to external partners.
The role will require travel across different local authority
areas and at times may require an overnight stay.





You will:




Deliver SCQF accredited leadership development courses (Level 6, 7 & 8) Deliver trauma training based on NHS Education for Scotland (NES) framework to colleagues across Link and partner companies and to external partner agencies in different local authority areas Provide a series of personal development workshops to other professionals Create evaluation reports to maintain the high quality of the training provided Promote training across Link and partner companies and external businesses Keep up to date with relevant and current best-practice in Leadership and Trauma-Informed Approaches You will have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients



About
You





You should have a diploma level education
or equivalent qualification, along with a training qualification
or extensive training experience. Being an SQA Assessor/Verifier
or working towards it is preferred.





Practical experience in designing,
developing, and delivering training programs is necessary, as
well as knowledge of evaluation methods. Understanding issues
affecting marginalized individuals and familiarity with the NES
Trauma-Informed framework are important.





You should actively contribute to team
objectives and possess knowledge of mental health self-help
resources and tools. Excellent communication skills and the
ability to build positive relationships are crucial.





A person-centered approach, problem-solving
skills, and remaining calm in crisis situations are essential.
Active listening, sensitivity to emotional and social health, and
proficiency in data collection and reporting are expected.





Experience in using technology and software
for communication and job responsibilities is required, along
with a proven track record of building professional
partnerships.





Flexibility, reliability, and the ability
to travel to different sites and local authority areas with a
valid driving license and roadworthy car are necessary.





For a
comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria
required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in
the Job information Pack above.




What&s in
it for you?





The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee
(subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions)
include:


Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme 35 days& holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years& service opportunity to buy and sell holiday enhanced company sick and family friendly pay access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being annual flu vaccination access to a savings and borrowing scheme cycle to work scheme monthly bus pass scheme season/travel ticket loan and much more!




For a full list of benefits available to
employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us





This post is subject to Protection of
Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the
cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record
update.




Further
Information





Interested? If you have any questions
about the role, please email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and we can
arrange for someone from the service to call you for an informal
chat.





To find out more about what LinkLiving do
and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit
our website at https://www.linkliving.org.uk




Closing Date:
23:59 on Wednesday 11 June 2025




Interview Date:
Interviews are being held on Friday 20 June 2025 at Link Academy
in Falkirk




How to
Apply





To complete an application form, please
click on the &Apply online& button below. Instructions
on how to complete the form are at the top of the page.



As a large employer, we advertise jobs
regularly on our own website and social media
channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where
you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed
to our
jobs portal to apply directly with us.



We can offer suitable alternative methods
to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard
copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our
Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk
and detailing which format you
would require.





Please note should an internal applicant be
successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or
permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions
associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in
post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the job
information pack.





We aim at all
times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and
welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from
anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices
are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability
Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who
meet the essential criteria.