Project Trainer- Part Time

The Verbal Arts Centre (Northern Ireland) Limited • Part-time • Londonderry, Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom • max £20,146 / year • 2w ago

Job Overview

We are seeking passionate and dynamic Project Trainers to deliver Verbal's unique shared reading model to schools across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (border Counties) as part of our PEACE of Mind project.

Our Shared Reading Model combines bibliotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to support mental health and emotional wellbeing through storytelling, literature and conversation.

Responsibilities

Deliver Verbal Shared Reading for Peace of Mind project across multiple locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (border counties).
Assist Verbal's Psychology Research team in gathering qualitative and quantitative monitoring data from participants.
Ensure all demographic information is completed and recorded.
Track and report on project outcomes to the Project Coordinator, ensuring necessary adjustments are made to improve effectiveness of the project.
Identify potential risks and assist Project Coordinator in developing risk mitigation strategies.
Work closely with school staff to foster a supportive network for the children participating in Peace of Mind.
Work closely with the Project Coordinator, reporting on quarterly and annual project KPIs.
Work closely with the Learning & Development Coordinator to ensure sustainability.
Assist Verbal's interdisciplinary team in developing and refining project materials, ensuring they align with PEACE of Mind project objectives and delivery outcomes.

Essential Criteria

Degree in Psychology or Health and Social Care, Social Work, Health & Development, Health Improvement.
Proven experience facilitating training/workshops.
Proven experience speaking and presenting to diverse audiences including presenting at seminars, workshops and training sessions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire learners.
Excellent IT skills working with MS Office especially Word & Excel with the ability to document reports.

Desirable Criteria

Proven experience in successfully managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritising activities.
Strong analytical skills to identify challenges, find solutions and make informed decisions to keep projects on track.
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and fostering a positive team environment.
Experience working with young people within an educational setting.

Conditions of Employment

Right to work in the UK
This post requires the post holder to have a driving licence suitable for the UK and access to their own transport.* This criteria 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.
Provide 2 satisfactory references.
Successful applicants will be required to go through an enhanced Access NI check.
Successful candidates will be required to schedule their holidays in alignment with the school term calendar. However, in exceptional circumstances, this can be discussed with their line manager to seek a resolution.

*Applicants are required to hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel. This is a non-negotiable condition of employment. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will be automatically rejected.

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