People Practice Development Trainer

Southdown; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Southdown, a leading not-for-profit provider in Sussex, is seeking a trainer with expertise in Learning Disabilities. The role involves delivering training, coaching teams, and enhancing practice through observation and feedback. You will enjoy a supportive environment to develop your skills further and make a difference in the sector.

Benefits

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practice in sector, especially trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to create and deliver learner-focused training content.
• Full driving licence and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training programmes focused on Positive Behaviour Support and active support.
• Provide feedback and model best practices in services.
• Offer coaching and guidance to staff and managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Active support

Trauma-informed practice

Positive Behaviour Support

Facilitation skills

Education

Education and Training Award Level 3

Job description

Application Deadline: 18 July 2025

Department: People - HR and Training

Location: East Sussex - Lewes

Compensation: £33,951 / year

Description

Location: Based in Lewes - with travel across Sussex
Salary: £20,645 per annum (£33,951 for 37 hours per week, pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week

What you’ll be doing:


Southdown is the largest not-for-profit provider of care, support, and housing in Sussex. We’ve been helping people access stable accommodation, mental health and care services since 1972, now counting over 900 people as part of our team.

Reporting to the Learning and Development Business Partner, you will serve as a subject matter expert in Learning Disability — as well as in psychologically and trauma-informed approaches. You will have experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or autism at senior practitioner (or manager) level.

You will deliver a range of training programmes, with a particular focus on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Person-Centred Active Support, and Communication, including basic Makaton. Your role will also involve working directly within services to observe practice, provide constructive feedback, and model best practice.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need excellent communication skills with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, along with strong capabilities in active support and PBS.

If you bring high-level practice expertise, a passion for helping others learn, and strong facilitation skills, we will support you in developing your training delivery skills, including in PBS and Makaton. You will also offer advice, guidance, and coaching to teams, individual staff members, and managers to support the development, improvement, and transformation of practice.

Perks and benefits:

• Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
• Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car
• Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
• Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
• Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

What you’ll need for the role:

• Knowledge of best practice in sector – particularly psychologically and trauma informed practice.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, particularly learner led approaches.
• Ability to create and deliver training content using various methods to meet individual needs.
• A full driving licence is essential along with access to your own vehicle or a vehicle insured for you

What would be nice:

• Education and Training Award Level 3 or other learning and development qualification an advantage

Training:
Our award-winning in-house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.

How to apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form. We recommend that you refer to the Role Profile and Candidate Guidance (attached) prior to completing your application form.

The application closing date is 18 July 2025

Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.