Project Officer - Carers Championing Change

Coalition of Carers in Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based working

Flexible working

Pension contribution up to 6%

Learning and development opportunities

Annual leave 32 days + 6 holidays (pro

Job summary

The Coalition of Carers in Scotland is seeking an experienced trainer or facilitator to help unpaid carers build knowledge, confidence and skills to understand their rights and navigate systems. You will deliver leadership, rights awareness and advocacy training across Scotland and develop a train-the-trainer approach for experienced carers.

You will adapt and deliver existing programmes, work with local carer organisations and communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences,

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering training for adults.
• Ability to develop learning resources and materials.
• Experience creating a train-the-trainer programme.
• Strong facilitation and communication of complex information.
• Proven ability to work with partner organisations across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver leadership, rights awareness and advocacy training to carers across Scotland.
• Adapt and deliver existing programmes; develop trainer approach.
• Collaborate with local carer organisations to ensure learning is accessible.
• Help carers influence decisions and participate in national programme.

Skills

Training design

Facilitation

Adult learning principles

Learning resources development

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

The Coalition of Carers in Scotland is looking for an experienced trainer or facilitator to help unpaid carers build the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to understand their rights, navigate local and national systems, and have a stronger voice in decision‑making. Working as part of the Carers Championing Change partnership, you will deliver leadership, rights awareness and advocacy training to carers across Scotland. You will adapt and deliver existing programmes, develop a train‑the‑trainer approach for experienced carers, and work with local carer organisations to ensure learning is relevant, accessible and impactful. We are looking for someone with experience of designing and delivering training for adults, developing learning resources, and supporting people to build confidence and advocacy skills. You will be an engaging facilitator, able to communicate complex information clearly and work effectively with partners across Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to help carers develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to influence the decisions that affect their lives, while contributing to a national programme aimed at increasing carers' participation and leadership.

Benefits include:

• Home-based working
• Flexible working arrangements
• 32 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays (pro rata)
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities