Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the London Safety Intervention (SI) team. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Safety Intervention trainer at Agenda for Change band 5. Train the trainer training will be provided to the successful candidate
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on continuous development and improvement of SI training and to assist clinical teams in providing high quality care to service users in a least restrictive manner.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
To support an adequate programme of SI courses
To assist in maintaining an up-to-date database of staff attendance on SI courses.
Organise and facilitate a range of SI courses, safely and effectively in line with Health & Safety legislation, Trust values and Restraint Reduction Network Training Starndards.
To be involved in continual professional development
The Safety Intervention team
This is a vibrant team covering London, Luton and Bedford areas in providing a variety of non-restrictive and restrictive training programmes to staff working in different client group services. The team's aim is to provide quality participatory training that is respectful and responds to clinical area needs.
The London and Bedford teams work closely together. Our mission is to make a positive difference to service users by providing training that is focused on least restrictive and trauma responsive approaches
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification that provide more detailed account of main responsibilities and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification that provide more detailed account of main responsibilities and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better
Desirable
- oNVQ level 3 or equivalent oSkills based training or relevant experience oFoundation Degree in Mental Health oSI and other restrictive practice training modelsModels
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services
Skills
Essential
- oComputer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint oGood time management skills oAbility to communicate widely in a clear manner oAbility to problem solve oApproachable, tactful and diplomatic oAbility to work as a team player oAbility to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines
Desirable
- oKnowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better
Desirable
- oNVQ level 3 or equivalent oSkills based training or relevant experience oFoundation Degree in Mental Health oSI and other restrictive practice training modelsModels
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services
Skills
Essential
- oComputer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint oGood time management skills oAbility to communicate widely in a clear manner oAbility to problem solve oApproachable, tactful and diplomatic oAbility to work as a team player oAbility to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines
Desirable
- oKnowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) standards
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
