DMWS – Training and Coordination Officer

Confederation of Service Charities; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Scotland seeks a Training and Coordination Officer to enhance support for veterans. The role involves developing training materials and coordinating service delivery for the Armed Forces Community, with a strong focus on improving access to first responder services.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with contributions matched

Death in Service Scheme

Flexible working options

Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

Mileage reimbursement

Enhanced sick pay

Continual professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in training development and facilitation.
• Full UK Driving Licence is a must.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and deliver training materials for veterans' support services.
• Coordinate delivery of services within DMWS Scotland Team.

Skills

Training development

Group facilitation

Job description

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DMWS – Training and Coordination Officer

***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***

Location: Scotland
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00
Closing date: 24 January 2025

DMWS is an international charity that has been providing medical welfare support to the Armed Forces Community for over 80 years. We support all members of the Armed Forces Community across the services, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their family members/carers. This includes the Merchant Navy.

This a dual-purpose role incorporating training development and services delivery coordination.

DMWS require a staff member with training and group facilitation skills to participate in the co-design and production of AFFIRM – Planning for the Unplanned project training materials and deliver AFFIRM training and awareness to first responder services across Scotland. The project aims to improve support for veterans in Scotland when they access first responder services such as the Scottish Ambulance Service, NHS 24, Police Scotland and Hospital Emergency Departments.

The post will provide access to current training materials for adaptation. They will deliver training to key stakeholders and first responder services across Scotland over a two-year period, following the initial scoping exercise, and literature review. They will also consult on both the development and implementation of the training pack.

The post will be employed by DMWS but work closely with the Napier University AFFIRM grouping and will be site specific.

The other aspect to the post will be to coordinate the delivery of services within the wider DMWS Scotland Team as part of the THRIVE project. The post will act as the single point of contact to both the F4F (Fares for Free) and VHS (Veterans Housing Scotland) partnerships to ensure the programming of service delivery is efficient and effective.

Duration of programme – January 2025 to December 2026

We offer employees the following benefits: –

• Annual Leave: We give employees 30 days a year annual leave plus Public Holidays (pro-rata’d for part-time employees).
• Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. You will make a minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match. Contributions will be matched up to 6% by DMWS.
• Death in Service Scheme: Three times your annual salary to nominated beneficiaries – subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Working: All flexible working requests are considered – many of our staff work flexible hours and work wholly, or partly from home.
• Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, with a counselling service and on-line help and support around health and well-being matters.
• Work-based Parking/Mileage: For those who pay to park at their work-base, fees are repaid through expenses. Mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period.
• Staff Recognition: Staff are regularly recognised for their work by the leadership team and their peers, via internal events, social media, and industry awards.
• Personal Development Programme: DMWS supports employee continuing professional development and training.
• Above all, being part of the DMWS team means that you are making a difference to the lives of those working on the frontline.
• Great training opportunities
• £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses. (As long as they are only needed for DSE use and not otherwise needed on a standard prescription).
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption family friendly benefits

Applications close on Friday 24 January 2025. To apply please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Please remember to click on ‘upload’ otherwise we may not receive your attachments. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle which is required for this role. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. DMWS reserve the right to close the application process early and feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend interviews.