Employability Trainer

Job Introduction

Make a real difference every day 

At Triage, we don’t just deliver training programmes we help people rebuild confidence, gain new skills, and take meaningful steps towards employment and independence. 

We’re looking for an Employability Trainer who is passionate about people and driven to create real impact. If you thrive on seeing others succeed and want to be part of a supportive, values-led organisation, this could be the role for you. 

About Triage 

Triage provides information, advice, guidance, training and support to help people move into work and build sustainable careers. 

We operate across Scotland and England, working with employers, communities and partners to deliver programmes that create real social impact. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. 

Our values 

Our values shape everything we do: 

• We thrive together 

• We do something amazing every day 

• We never give up 

• We know our knowledge is power 

• We act with kindness 

If these resonate with you, you’ll fit right in. 

Why join Triage? 

We believe that great work starts with great people, so we make sure our colleagues feel supported, valued and given every opportunity to grow.

Here’s what you can expect: 

• Your birthday off every year 

• Up to 4 extra days annual leave with service 

• Two paid volunteering days each year to give back to your  community

• Access to discounts, rewards and wellbeing support 

• Free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Pension and life assurance for peace of mind 

Your development matters to us 

We’re committed to helping our people grow and succeed. At Triage, you won’t just do a job, you’ll build a career.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current expertise or take the next step in your career, we’ll support your continuous professional development every step of the way. 

You’ll also be part of a team that: 

• Works collaboratively and supports each other 

• Shares ideas and best practice 

• Lives its values every day

About the role:

We are seeking an Employability Trainer to deliver an employability and skills programme that empowers participants to overcome barriers, build confidence, and progress toward sustainable employment or further education. This role is pivotal in creating a positive learning environment while actively connecting learners with real opportunities in the local labour market. 

You will combine training delivery, personal coaching, and learner engagement to ensure those most suitable gain practical skills and sector insights. A strong understanding of Labour Market Information (LMI) for the Doncaster area is essential, enabling you to guide learners toward realistic and rewarding career paths. You will also act as a broker between participants and employers, promoting inclusive recruitment practices and developing partnerships that lead to tangible job outcomes. 

This is a hands-on role requiring creativity, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping people succeed. You will work collaboratively with local stakeholders, employers, and support services to ensure the programme delivers measurable impact. 

All our contracts are commissioner led, meaning we must adhere to strict quality and compliance regimes. You will therefore have a keen eye for detail with excellent administrative skills and experience of creating high quality learning materials. Evaluation of your courses will be essential in ensuring these are adding value to our participant group and supporting them to move forward towards their personal goal(s). You will also have a continuous improvement mindset, striving for excellence and taking pride in the work, you and your fellow colleagues deliver. Sharing ideas and best practice will come naturally to you as will taking on additional or different tasks to get the job done to the highest of standards. 

Triage is a Disability Confident Employer who wishes to engage and encourage people with a disability or long-term health condition, ensuring they have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the job and make reasonable adjustments to ensure candidates are not disadvantaged in any way.

Role themes: People Motivation | Training and Delivery | Quality & Continuous Improvement

Required criteria: 

• Proven experience in delivering training, coaching or developing others 

• Training qualification such as PTTLS, Education & Training or CAVA 

• Performance driven with the ability to work to various targets including performance and quality measures 

• Experience as a trainer / facilitator 

• Experience of being accountable for own work e.g. delivery of required courses in a professional and timely fashion 

• Excellent communicator both verbal and written 

• Personal skills include creativity, being inspirational/able to create a personal impact, being able to command attention/control a situation/committed/highly motivated 

• Be able to demonstrate a true passion for improving the lives of others

• A value's driven individual 

• Passionate about transforming people's lives through teaching and learning

Desirable criteria: 

• Training and development experience for 1 years or more 

• Delivery of the training cycle (Training Needs Analysis - Training Design - Training Delivery - Training Evaluation) 

• Experience of teaching qualifications across various sectors 

• Keen interest in self-development 

• Coming from a similar recent role 

• Exposure of individuals with multiple or complex barriers, which may include incapacity benefit claimants, single parents, those with criminal records, mental health groups, those with specific disabilities 

• Knowledge of welfare / benefits system 

• Experience creating engaging and interactive lesson plans that align with the learners' goals, incorporating a variety of teaching materials, resources, and activities 

• Previous work with diverse student populations

About the successful applicant: 

• Thrive in a people-centric environment 

• Interest in self-development 

• Values driven 

• Compassionate with a true desire for helping people succeed 

• Continuous improvement mindset 

• Sharing ideas and best practice will come naturally to you 

• Will go the extra mile to get the job done to the highest of standards

More details about the role: 

People Motivation 

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages learners participation 

• Outstanding people skills with the ability to negotiate and motivate through action 

• Able to identify and deploy effective solutions to ensure all learners can achieve 

• Possess a true passion for supporting and positively impacting the lives of others 

• You will be comfortable supporting a diverse range of individuals on a 1-2-1 basis or in groups and have very strong engagement and communication skills

Training and Delivery 

• Adapt to various learning styles and manage varying sized groups effectively 

• You will have full responsibility of delivering innovative training solutions, based on local priorities and contractual requirements 

• Conduct initial assessments to determine learners' starting levels and identify areas for improvement. Regularly evaluate learner progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly 

• Effectively manage varying sized groups of learners, being able to adapt to various learning styles 

• Full responsibility of delivering innovative training solutions, based on local priorities and contractual requirements

• Feedback on training materials, identifying new and creative ways to engage learners.

Quality & Continuous Improvement 

• A commitment to continuous professional growth and staying updated on teaching methodologies, resources, and technology 

• Continuously engage in professional development activities to stay informed about current trends, research, and best practices in Functional Skills delivery 

• Apply new knowledge and techniques to improve teaching effectiveness 

NB: This job description is designed as guidance and there may be requirements to take on additional or alternative tasks to support the business as required. Your key tasks and responsibilities will be agreed with your line manager as part of the Triage performance management cycle.

For the successful candidate, this role will require a disclosure check appropriate to the level of responsibility involved. We handle all disclosure information in line with the relevant safeguarding legislation and the DBS Code of Practice, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all applicants. Cost will be reimbursed through our onboarding and internal expense process.

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