National Learning & Development Specialist - Maternity Cover

Turning Point Scotland; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland is seeking a Training and Development Officer to join us on a maternity cover basis. Based in the Central Region, the role is hybrid with regular travel to our Govan Road office and TPS services and training venues across Scotland.

You will deliver learning both online and in person, supporting colleagues across homelessness, mental health, justice, alcohol and other drugs, learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning both online and in person across Scotland
• Support colleagues in homelessness, mental health, justice, alcohol and other drugs, learning disabilities and complex physical health needs
• Contribute to the training calendar and support development of a skilled, confident workforce
• Assist with the rollout of the Digital Learning Management System and Access Evo platform and the leadership development programme
• Receive full support and mentoring as you settle into the role

Job description

Post: Training & Development Officer - Maternity Cover

Service: Head Office

Hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.

Salary: £42,359-£47,328

Contract: Fixed Term - 13 Months

Based: Central Region - hybrid and flexible, with regular travel to our Govan Road office and TPS services and training venues across Scotland.

Grow people. Build confidence. Make an impact.

Turning Point Scotland's Training and Development team supports more than 40 services across Scotland, helping our colleagues develop the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to provide outstanding support.

We're looking for a Training and Development Officer to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

About the role

This is a varied role with the opportunity to get involved in learning and development across a national social care organisation.

Working alongside our experienced Training and Development team, you'll help deliver our programme of learning both online and in person, supporting colleagues working across areas including homelessness, mental health, justice, alcohol and other drugs, learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.

You'll contribute to our training calendar and help us continue developing a skilled, confident workforce. You'll also have the opportunity to support some exciting developments currently underway, including our new Digital Learning Management System, the rollout of the Access Evo platform and our ongoing leadership development programme.

We're looking for someone who can bring their own knowledge, skills and ideas to the team. You don't need to arrive knowing all of our existing programmes - full support and mentoring will be provided.

The role involves travel to services across Scotland. A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be helpful but are not essential.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shona Straiton, Training and Development Manager, on 07741 891 695.

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We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.