Skills Officer
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Skills Officer
Deputy Chief Executive
Head of Employment Service
£20,731 + 7% non contributory pension scheme
21 per annum + 12 statutory days
Job Purpose
The Orchardville Society is a voluntary organisation providing high quality training
and employment services to adults with learning disability and Autism Spectrum
Conditions living in greater Belfast.
The Skills Officer is responsible for designing training programmes, developing
training materials and delivering a range of training courses designed to ensure that
each trainee receives a range of vocational accredited training required to enhance
employability. Training is delivered up to level 1 and includes a variety of
employability programmes as well as courses that promote independence and the
development of social/communication skills.
Main Responsibilities
1. Operational Targets:
Support the achievement of operational targets as detailed in annual individual work
plans including service user:
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Recruitment
Qualifications achieved
Progression to other provision e.g. voluntary work , FE, employment
To prepare an annual Training Calendar/ schedule
To assist in the planning and preparation for the Annual Awards Ceremony
Supervision and support of volunteers that work within the Employment
Service.
2. Service Users:
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To deliver employability training programmes to a range of service users in
small group situations and one to one as required.
To assess service users skills and learning preferences
To liaise with Employment Officers regarding recruitment of trainees to
training programmes and trainee progression.
To continually monitor trainee progress to enable employment and job
readiness.
Report any concerns regarding vulnerable adult issues to line manager
3. Training Development
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To design and implement new training programmes where necessary.
To develop new training materials in order to meet the varying needs of
trainees.
To use a variety of training methods appropriate for effective training delivery.
To keep under review all areas of training activity to inform future training
calendars.
To keep abreast of changes within training and skills development in order to
assist the Orchardville Society in ensuring appropriate actions to maintain
Quality Standards.
4. Other Stakeholders:
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Work with families to maximise progression and development on the
programme for service users.
Liaise with colleagues in other organisations including Belfast Metropolitan
College, Health and Social Care, schools and other voluntary sector
colleagues as required.
Lliaise with awarding bodies regarding administration e.g. registration,
certification and standardisation.
5. Quality Assurance
Ensure all service user information is recorded and compliant with Orchardville
Society processes and procedures. This will include:
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Compiling written records and reports as required including assessment
information, action plans, reviews, risk assessments etc.
Inputting information onto Social Impact Tracker (internal database) and EU
database (external)
Monitoring and recording progression and outcomes of service users taking
part in training courses
Ensure the accurate maintenance of appropriate records, statistics, and
training information in line with awarding body standards.
Ensure the accurate maintenance of trainee files and documentation in line
with organisation and awarding body standards.
6. Health & Safety
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Ensure all aspects of H&S are adhered to in line with organisational
processes and procedures as outlined in staff hand book.
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Highlight potential risks in relation to service user safety; carry out risk
assessments as appropriate and ensure risk management procedures are
followed.
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Ensure personal safety by complying with Lone Worker policy.
7. Training, Develop and Practice
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To take part in quarterly Planning & Development meetings and annual
appraisal with line manager.
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To identify personal and departmental training needs and provide
comprehensive feedback on training undertaken.
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To ensure the core values of the Orchardville Society (Integrity,
Partnership, Quality and Respect) are evident and form the basis of
professional conduct.
In addition to the above duties the Skills Officer is expected to be flexible and
undertake other duties and additional tasks that may be required due to changing
priorities or circumstances.
Skills Officer
Personnel Specification
Category
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Education/Training
Educated to degree level
of higher
PGCE or Certificate in
Education (will need to
be willing to work towards
this qualification)
Training/Assessor
qualification
Vulnerable Adults/ Child
Protection Training
Training of Trainers
Award in Independent
Travel Training.
First Aid training
Experience
Six months experience of
delivering training in
group situations (paid or
voluntary) including
teaching practice.
Experience of working
with people with ASD
and/or Learning Disability
within a training setting.
Experience of working
with young people or
adults with Learning
Disability and/or Autism
Spectrum Condition,
either paid or voluntary.
Internal Moderation of
OCN qualifications.
Proficient in use of
Microsoft Office
applications including
Word, Access, Excel etc
Experience of liaising
with awarding bodies
regarding standardisation
and moderation.
Experiencing of using
adaptive technology to
assist learning.
Attitudes/ Behaviours/
Competencies
Class room based
management skills
Ability to engage learners
incorporating different
learning styles and
methodologies.
Able to demonstrate
good communication
skills.
Proven ability to deliver
results.
Able to demonstrate
flexibility, self motivation,
confidence and ability to
use initiative.
Able to demonstrate
good organisational
skills.
Special Circumstances
Current full driving
license, valid in the UK,
and access to a car or
other form of transport
which will permit you to
carry out the duties of the
post in full.
N.B: Alternative transport
methods will be
considered for those who
have a disability and
cannot obtain a driving
license.
You will be required to
undergo an Enhanced
Access NI disclosure
check.
Salary
Hours of Work
£20, 731
35 per week
Mon-Friday 9.00 –
4.30pm