Trainer / Facilitator (LinkLiving Skills Academy)
- Part time
- £33,976 – £37,324 pro-rata
- On site: Falkirk - involves travel throughout Scotland.
- Closing 1st April 2026
- Advertised from 13th March 2026
- Salary dependent on skills & experience. 30 hours per week (Monday - Thursday).
Role
Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?
At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:
- Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
- Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
- Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
- Caring (show kindness and concern for others)
LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:
- Personal development and employability programmes
- Self-help coaching
- Supported accommodation
- Care at home
- Housing support
- Befriending
- Social cafes
The Service
LinkLiving Skills Academy combines in-depth knowledge and experience of our sector along with our highly experienced trainers to offer a variety of learning opportunities that will help individuals develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to succeed in their roles. We use a variety of content, discussion and activities to ensure our sessions are engaging and interactive. We are also a Qualifications Scotland accredited training centre with over 10 years plus experience delivering qualifications.
The Job
The purpose of the job is to deliver SCQF/SVQ accredited leadership courses, trauma-informed practice training, and personal development workshops to front-line professionals, Link Group of companies and to external partners. The role will require travel across different local authority areas and at times may require an overnight stay.
You will:
- Deliver SCQF accredited leadership development courses (Level 6, 7 & 8)
- Deliver trauma training based on NHS Education for Scotland (NES) framework to colleagues across Link and partner companies and to external partner agencies in different local authority areas
- Provide a series of personal development workshops to other professionals
- Create evaluation reports to maintain the high quality of the training provided
- Promote training across Link and partner companies and external businesses
- Keep up to date with relevant and current best-practice in Leadership and Trauma-Informed Approaches
- You will have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients
About You
You are educated to diploma level (or equivalent) and bring a training qualification or substantial experience in the design, development and delivery of high-quality training programmes. You are an Qualifications Scotland Assessor/Verifier or are willing to work towards this qualification, and you have a strong understanding of how to evaluate training effectively to ensure learning objectives are met.
You have a good knowledge of the issues affecting people who are excluded or marginalised, including an understanding of the NES Trauma Informed Framework. You are familiar with mental health self-help resources and tools and are committed to using person-centred approaches in your work. You are skilled at building, maintaining and nurturing supportive, equal and positive relationships, demonstrating empathy, active listening and sensitivity to people’s emotional and social wellbeing.
You are a confident communicator, able to adapt your approach across a range of situations, remain calm under pressure and respond positively in challenging or crisis situations. You are a proactive problem solver who can work independently, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team.
You are comfortable using technology and software to support communication and day-to-day responsibilities, with experience of collecting data, maintaining accurate records and producing clear reports. You also have experience of building and sustaining strong professional partnerships with external organisations and partners.
You bring a flexible, practical and reliable approach to your work and are willing and able to travel to Link and partner sites across different local authority areas. You hold a current driving licence and have access to a roadworthy car.
For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.
What’s in it for you?
The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:
- Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
- 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service
- opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
- access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
- funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
- defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
- access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
- life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
- healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
- employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
- access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
- annual flu vaccination
- access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
- cycle to work scheme
- access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more!
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us
This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or membership update.
Application notes
Interested? If you have any questions about the role, please email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and we can arrange for someone from the service to call you for an informal chat.
To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our website at linkliving.org.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Wednesday 01 April 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Thursday 9 April 2026 at Link Academy in Falkirk
How to Apply
To apply, please complete an application form via our website.
We would strongly encourage applicants to make their application as authentic to them as possible and ensure that it genuinely reflects the skills and experience that you can bring to the role. AI can be helpful with structuring answers in an application, however if overly relied on, it can risk an application appearing generic and less relevant to the role, which reduces the likelihood of being shortlisted.
As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us.
We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.
Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the job information pack.
We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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- Full time
- £30,466
- On site: South Lanarkshire
- Closing 23rd March 2026
Regen:FX Youth Trust is recruiting two Workforce Development Trainers to deliver a new, South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (SLADP) commissioned training programme across South Lanarkshire. These roles will design and deliver stigma‑free, trauma‑informed and rights‑based training for the alcohol and drug workforce as well as wider practioners who support people affected by alcohol and substance use.
You’ll deliver engaging face‑to‑face and online training, work alongside people with lived experience, and support the workforce to feel confident, informed and supported in practice.
If you’re passionate about harm reduction, human rights and making training feel human we’d love to hear from you.
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You will design and deliver training that feels human, accessible and relevant, whether delivered face-to-face in community settings, online via live sessions, or through e-learning modules. Lived and Living Experience (LLE) will be embedded throughout content development and delivery, ensuring authenticity and credibility.
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Candidate Information
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This role suits someone who is confident but humble, knowledgeable but curious, and who believes that how training is delivered matters just as much as what is delivered.
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About Us
St Andrew's First Aid has been serving communities across Scotland for over 140 years. Today we're entering an exciting period of transformation, strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, modernising systems, and investing in how we deliver at scale. We’re recruiting across several roles as part of this growth and improvement journey. It’s a genuinely energising time to join us, with real opportunities to shape how we work, enhance service delivery, and contribute to a forward-looking, ambitious organisation.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate, engaging Trainer/Assessor to deliver high-quality training and assessments for our volunteers. From first aid and manual handling to safeguarding and future programme development, you’ll help ensure our volunteers are confident, competent and fully equipped to deliver exceptional service.
This is a dynamic and people-focused role where you’ll:
- Deliver and assess volunteer training in line with national standards
- Mentor and support Volunteer Trainer/Assessors
- Maintain accurate training records and update our Volunteer Relationship Management system
- Support induction and ongoing development pathways
- Contribute to improving training materials and delivery methods
- Provide occasional cover for commercial training and emergency events
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Hold a recognised training and/or assessor qualification
- Have a valid First Aid at Work qualification
- Communicate confidently and engage learners effectively
- Are organised, adaptable and solutions-focused
- Enjoy mentoring others and fostering continuous improvement
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About Us
St Andrew's First Aid has been serving communities across Scotland for over 140 years. Today we're entering an exciting period of transformation, strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, modernising systems, and investing in how we deliver at scale. We’re recruiting across several roles as part of this growth and improvement journey. It’s a genuinely energising time to join us, with real opportunities to shape how we work, enhance service delivery, and contribute to a forward-looking, ambitious organisation.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Volunteer Training & Development Manager to lead our training and volunteer development function. Reporting to the Head of Volunteer Operations, you’ll manage a multi-disciplinary team and ensure our volunteers are trained, supported and equipped to deliver high-quality services in communities and at events nationwide.
This is a senior leadership role combining operational delivery with strategic improvement. You will:
- Line manage Trainer/Assessors, Volunteer & Youth Development Officers and training support staff
- Lead capacity planning, rostering and resource management
- Oversee safeguarding and fulfil the Designated Protection Officer role
- Implement and improve systems, policies and training standards
- Monitor KPIs and drive service improvement
- Develop clear volunteer learning and progression pathways, including youth programmes
- Oversee training budgets and ensure value for money
- Contribute to organisational strategy and annual business planning
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have proven experience leading training and development teams
- Hold a recognised training/assessor qualification
- Bring strong operational planning and people management capability
- Understand safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance frameworks
- Are confident in influencing senior stakeholders and external partners
- Use data and digital systems to inform decisions and improve performance
This role includes periodic evening and weekend working, participation in an on-call rota, and occasional operational or emergency event cover as required.
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