Trainer/Assessor

St Giles Trust is looking for a passionate and experienced Trainer Assessor to join our Justice team at HMP Dovegate. In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality training, assessment and learner support that enables people in custody to gain accredited qualifications, develop valuable employability skills and progress towards meaningful employment on release.  

As part of an innovative integrated service, you will support the development of Peer Advisors through the delivery of accredited programmes including Level 2 Learning to Advise, Level 3 Advice & Guidance, Level 2 Introduction to Training, and specialist Transition to Adulthood (T2A) and Conflict Resolution programmes.  

About the Role 

You will: 

• Deliver engaging training and assessment to support learners to achieve vocational qualifications and develop transferable skills.  

• Support individuals with multiple and complex needs to achieve their learning goals and build confidence.  

• Develop assessment plans, review progress and provide constructive feedback.  

• Maintain accurate learner records and portfolios in line with quality assurance requirements.  

• Work collaboratively with prison staff, employers, employment hubs and external partners to create progression opportunities for learners.  

• Contribute to quality improvement activities, inspections and the ongoing development of training provision.  

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Experience assessing vocational qualifications and supporting adults facing disadvantage.  

• Experience of working to targets and monitoring learner outcomes.  

• A Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent assessor qualification). 

• A teaching qualification or relevant training experience.  

• An understanding of the barriers people face when accessing training and employment, and how these can be overcome.  

• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills. 

• The ability to motivate and support learners with complex needs to achieve their potential.  

Why Join St Giles Trust? 

At St Giles Trust, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to create positive change in their lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day. Our values are: 

• Empowering 

• Supportive 

• Creative 

• Empathic 

• Inclusive 

• Clear in our communication  

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Prison Vetting.  

It is a fixed-term contract until 01/01/2030. 

If you're passionate about education, rehabilitation and helping people build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and play a key role in transforming lives through learning, skills and opportunity.