Training Officer

The Cedar Foundation wishes to recruit Training Officer will contribute to participant action plan goals by providing a wide range of employability skills training (delivered both in-house and externally). They will take lead responsibility for maximising opportunities for accreditation in-house through OCR Employability skills & Preparation for Work.

REF:                              15/22/EFSTO/WEB

Hours:                         37 Hours per Week                            

Contract:                    Permanent Contract (Subject to a successful funding bid)

Location:                    Western Health & Social Care Trust -

                                    Office base 1: Cedar Foundation, Bridge House, Omagh Road, Dromore

                                    Office base 2: Cedar Foundation, Springtown Industrial Estate, L’Derry                                    

Salary:                        3 point scale commencing on £20,849 per annum, pro-rata

Essential:                  

• Minimum QCF level 5/Degree or equivalent level professional qualification
• Minimum of 1 year’s paid experience in the direct provision of education, training or support.

OR

• Minimum QCF level 3 or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as above
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and Ireland and

have access to a car on appointment.

This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable:

• Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences, Training & Employment
• Experience of Brain Injury or disability

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An application form and job description may be obtained by forwarding a SAE, quoting the relevant position to:

The Cedar Foundation, Malcolm Sinclair House, 31 Ulsterville Avenue, BELFAST BT9 7AS

Tel: 02890 666188

Or alternatively by applying online or downloading an application form from the below website:

www.cedar-foundation.org

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th March 2015 at 4PM

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER