Sighted Guide Training Lead (Regional Travel)

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Real Living Wage Employer

Flex pot

Buy/sell annual leave

Discounts and cash-back scheme

Excellent pension scheme (employer 9%)

Job summary

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is seeking a Sighted Guide Training Officer for a home-based role, 35 hours per week, based within Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham or Northumberland with regular travel across the region.

You’ll deliver Sighted Guide training to local organisations, Friends and Family groups, and corporate partners, lead volunteer trainers, build community networks, and collaborate with the Vision Rehabilitation Team to help customers achieve mobility goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering training, building community networks, and supporting volunteers.
• Ability to deliver training to various audiences with strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Holding Level 3 Award in Education and Training or willingness to work towards it.
• Beneficial to hold Train the Trainer and/or Level 3 Assessor Award.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Sighted Guide training to local organisations, Friends and Family groups, and corporate partners.
• Lead a team of volunteer trainers, mentoring and ensuring training quality.
• Build and manage networks with community and corporate organisations.
• Deliver high-quality awareness sessions with targeted outreach in collaboration with Service Marketing.
• Coordinate local training referrals and align sessions with Guide Dogs' services.

Skills

Training delivery

Volunteer management

Community engagement

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Train the Trainer qualification

Level 3 Assessor Award

Job description

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is seeking a Sighted Guide Training Officer for a home-based role, 35 hours per week, based within Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham or Northumberland with regular travel across the region.

You’ll deliver Sighted Guide training to local organisations, Friends and Family groups, and corporate partners, lead volunteer trainers, build community networks, and collaborate with the Vision Rehabilitation Team to help customers achieve mobility goals.