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JOB DESCRIPTION: TRAINER
Job Title: Trainer
Report to: Training Manager
Department: HertsRITE, Druglink
Location: Office (Hemel Hempstead moving to Berkhamsted) and various locations
across Hertfordshire
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Purpose
The Trainer is an integral member of the Training Dept. and will be expected to prepare
and deliver high level educational training sessions for HertsRITE, to both the workforce
and schools across Hertfordshire.
The focus of the training will largely be substance misuse and associated topics and the
role will be required to identify the need for new courses in both the workforce and
schools, developing new courses and producing the materials as necessary. The trainer
will also need to develop eLearning courses as required to refresh the offering through
HertsRITE.
The post will involve working closely with Druglink partners and other agencies to build
and manage relationships to secure new business. The trainer position works with and
supports educational environments’ such as schools, colleges & universities as well as
workforce development with organizations.
Values
To promote diversity, best practice, consistent application and adherence to legislation
through encouraging the behaviour described in Druglink Policies and Procedures.
The post holder will be required to work within the required values:
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To apply a performance-focused approach to the role
To adopt an innovative yet evidence based approach to creating new courses and
presentational material
To undertake the role and work with colleagues in a manner which models
appropriate and pro-social behaviour and approaches
To comply with Druglink’s equal opportunity policy and associated procedures
and embrace a culture which values diversity
To operate in an open, transparent and participative style
To advocate for the rights of drug misusers and users throughout the community
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Main Tasks
 To monitor new trends in substance misuse, researching and using an evidence
based model of information sharing
 To create new training material to the intended audience courses and deliver these
courses as required
 To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of programmes developed and delivered by
building an evaluation and recording system that embraces an evidence based
approach to work and outcomes
 To write and build eLearning programmes for the workforce and schools using
Articulate
 To establish close working relationships with educational environments and
partner organisations
 To constantly review and develop new programs and mediums of delivery that are
cutting edge and innovative
 To be an available resource for schools / businesses to consult with in relation to
drug and alcohol issues
 To expand the scope of the service to private organisations in Hertfordshire and
surrounding counties and schools outside of Dacorum
 To assist schools and organisations in developing their drug and alcohol policies
 To develop close working relationships with colleagues, schools and
organisations building a rapport that facilitates ongoing work and mutual
understanding
 To maintain excellent liaison with external partners and colleagues while
promoting Druglink and its services
 To contribute to the delivery of a high quality service in line with the service
specifications and contractual requirements
 To maintain the values, policies and procedures of Druglink and the external
Standards and legislation to which Druglink must conform
Previous experience
The post holder should have experience of working in drug and alcohol misuse fields and
also hold a qualification in training, or have at least 5 years proven previous experience
of writing and delivering training. It is also a requirement that the post holder has
previous experience of working with young people and can engage well with a younger
audience.
Working Conditions
The post worker will be required to work at schools and training venues across
Hertfordshire. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Comments
This job description may be amended in response to organisational or service
development changes.
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Key National Occupational Standards
AA2 Establish, sustain and disengage from relationships with individuals
AA3 Enable individuals to find out about and use services and facilities
AA4 Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights
AA5 Interact with individuals using telecommunications
AB4 Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse
AC1 Develop your own knowledge and practice
AC3 Contribute to the development of the knowledge and practice of others
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
AD2 Facilitate learning through presentations and activities
AD3 Facilitate group learning
AD4 Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance use, health and
social well-being
AK1 Assist individuals to explore future employment, training and education
opportunities
BC2 Manage activities to meet customer requirements
BD3 Ensure own actions reduce risks to health and safety
BE2 Provide information to support decision making
BE6 Preparing reports and returns
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Develop productive working relationships
Personal Specification
Essential Experience
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse
Knowledge and understanding of working with students and adults
Experience of working in schools or a school environment
Track record of developing, preparing and delivering training
Desirable Experience
Experience of the substance misuse field
Knowledge of the Models of Care
Essential Qualifications
Presentational skills or training delivery (PTTLLS, QTTLLS or DTTLLS)
Essential Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent team working skills
Ability to work in partnership with others
Ability to build and manage relationships with partner organisations
Ability to influence diverse audiences
Be able to build a rapport with the target audience
Information technology (MS Office, Articulate, CMS and CRM)
Experience of preparing / reports / training materials
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Desirable Specialist Skills
Substance misuse and its affects
Group work
Essential Personal Qualities
Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
Promote equality, diversity and rights
Mature attitude to care
Commitment to working with both students and adult professionals
Innovation and creativity focused on clear benefit
Essential Social Circumstances
Car owner
Driver’s license
Able to work flexible hours as required
DBS check
For more details or for an informal discussion, please call Melanie on 01442 254662
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