The Alcohol & Drug Service

Trainer/Assessor

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

The Opportunity Its an incredibly exciting time to be working in the training branch of the drug and alcohol field, with significant new career pathways and opportunities emerging across the sector for our learners. Generis is now looking for a motivated and passionate Trainer/Assessor to join our small, but growing team on a part-time hybrid basis.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for delivering great training whether or not you have direct experience in substance misuse. If you have a background in training, education, or health and social care, and the desire to learn and upskill, wed love to support your development. Youll be helping to train and inspire others to develop their skills and knowledge in a rewarding and impactful field.

Main duties of the job

The role involves delivering a mix of face-to-face and online sessions. You will be expected to travel to venues across Yorkshire, and the East Riding region; travel expenses will be reimbursed.

You might be exactly who we're looking for if you have:

  • A Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formerly PTLLS) or equivalent
  • A desire to develop your skills as an assessor (training and support provided)
  • A passion for supporting learners to develop their own ideas, opinions, and professional identities.

An added bonus would be: Experience in substance misuse or a relevant health and social care setting though this is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Whether youre an experienced assessor or a practitioner ready for a fresh challenge, well support your development through a comprehensive induction designed to grow your skills and confidence in your training delivery of Generis packages.

What We Offer:

  • A chance to be part of a vision-led, learner-focused training department.
  • The opportunity to influence and shape the future of the substance misuse workforce.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and support
  • A supportive team environment within a respected organisation

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and inspire the next generation of professionals in the drug and alcohol field, wed love to hear from you.

About us

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

At Generis, we believe that great learning comes from great training experiences and that active engagement is key. As a specialist training and development department within ADS, we deliver accredited and bespoke training packages to both internal and external candidates. Our approach is built on guiding learners through a meaningful journey where knowledge is not just shared, but developed through independent thinking, dynamic resources, and impactful activities.

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,905 to £31,611 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0261-25-0007

Job locations

The Alcohol & Drug Service

82 Spring Bank

Hull

HU3 1AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the development and delivery of high-quality training, advice and guidance to Internal and external organisations

To support the reduction of the impact of substance misuse in the setting within which the training is delivered.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the development and delivery of high-quality training, advice and guidance to Internal and external organisations

To support the reduction of the impact of substance misuse in the setting within which the training is delivered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent
  • Level 3 Education and Training or equivalent (formally PTLLS)
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths or English
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Desirable

  • Level 3 Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or equivalent.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent
  • Level 3 Education and Training or equivalent (formally PTLLS)
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths or English
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Desirable

  • Level 3 Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The Alcohol & Drug Service

82 Spring Bank

Hull

HU3 1AB


Employer's website

https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The Alcohol & Drug Service

82 Spring Bank

Hull

HU3 1AB


Employer's website

https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Development Trainer

Cheryl Howley

01482320606

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,905 to £31,611 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0261-25-0007

Job locations

The Alcohol & Drug Service

82 Spring Bank

Hull

HU3 1AB


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