Job Summary

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field, with significant new career opportunities opening up.

The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS), through Generis, have an exciting opportunity for someone with existing skills in the substance misuse field.

Do you want to train and develop others' skills in Substance Misuse?
Would you like to help shape the future of the field for the next generation?
Are you looking to improve your skills as an assessor and verifier?
Do you want to help reduce the impact of substance misuse through your high-quality training?

If you answered Yes to these questions, you may be the person we are looking for!

Main duties of the job

The Main Duties Of This Role Are As Follows:

Delivering high-quality, reflective, engaging and stimulating training to internal and external learners.
Teaching both face-to-face and virtually, using an online training portal for the latter.
Assessing learners' progress using a variety of assessment methods.
Ensuring that all customers, internally and externally, receive an excellent customer service experience.
Supporting the verification process with accreditation bodies, such as Gateway and the Skills Education Group, for training delivered.

About Us

The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

Generis are a specialist training and development department of ADS, delivering accredited and bespoke training packages to internal and external candidates.

You would be joining the ADS and Generis at a time of exciting and fast-growing change. We have just invested in a world-class training platform to make sure we're ready to support the delivery of the existing range of qualifications we offer, and to develop more to be able to support the delivery of high-quality services.

Benefits Of This Job Include:

Generous annual leave: 29 days per annum, rising to 31 days after 2 years' service and 34 after 5 years; plus, public holidays.
An attractive pension package, with 6% employer contributions.
Health Scheme.
Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan.
Enhanced Sick Pay.

Working at ADS is more than a job, it's an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.

The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,397 to £30,991 a year This pay range is pro rata and based on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

B0261-25-0001

Job locations

The Alcohol & Drug Service

82 Spring Bank

Hull

HU3 1AB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

As a Substance Misuse Trainer, as well as those listed in the Job Overview, your duties will include:

Teaching a wide range of courses, from Level 1 to 3, as well as at Diploma level. These courses will also range from accredited, standardised courses to more bespoke non-accredited courses.
Providing an effective learning environment for all learners, through identification and incorporation of Varied Learning Styles, as well as consideration of additional learning needs and/or disabilities.
Positively and motivating learners, enabling them to meet and exceed their potential.
Assisting in developing new training programmes and other learning resources.
Preparing and delivering programmes of training for other members of staff, internal and external learners, and service users.
Working with other members of the generis team to continually evaluate the training programmes offered using Employer, Stakeholder and Learner feedback.
Carrying out internal verifications and assessments where appropriate, ensuring all documentation is completed and retained according to internal standards and those of the awarding bodies.
Assisting in the accurate completion of documentation, and preparing relevant information for internal/external audits.

As you acclimatise to your role, you will have regular one-to-one 'Supervision' sessions with your Line Manager. Through these sessions, you will work together on a personal training and development plan, in line with the ADS Career Map.

Additional Duties Outside Of Training Include:

Adhering to the ADS Equality and Diversity Policy.
Ensuring that ADS Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are adhered to.
During working hours, ensuring all possible steps are taken to ensure the safety of staff and learners.
Familiarising yourself with the ADS Safeguarding Policy in order to safeguard and promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults. You must know the signs and symptoms of abuse, and what to do if any such concerns are raised.
Keeping up to date with developments and new initiatives within the health and social care and substance misuse fields.
Assisting in the development of new initiatives and new ways of working.

Job description Job responsibilities

As a Substance Misuse Trainer, as well as those listed in the Job Overview, your duties will include:

Teaching a wide range of courses, from Level 1 to 3, as well as at Diploma level. These courses will also range from accredited, standardised courses to more bespoke non-accredited courses.
Providing an effective learning environment for all learners, through identification and incorporation of Varied Learning Styles, as well as consideration of additional learning needs and/or disabilities.
Positively and motivating learners, enabling them to meet and exceed their potential.
Assisting in developing new training programmes and other learning resources.
Preparing and delivering programmes of training for other members of staff, internal and external learners, and service users.
Working with other members of the generis team to continually evaluate the training programmes offered using Employer, Stakeholder and Learner feedback.
Carrying out internal verifications and assessments where appropriate, ensuring all documentation is completed and retained according to internal standards and those of the awarding bodies.
Assisting in the accurate completion of documentation, and preparing relevant information for internal/external audits.

Adhering to the ADS Equality and Diversity Policy.
Ensuring that ADS Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are adhered to.
During working hours, ensuring all possible steps are taken to ensure the safety of staff and learners.
Familiarising yourself with the ADS Safeguarding Policy in order to safeguard and promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults. You must know the signs and symptoms of abuse, and what to do if any such concerns are raised.
Keeping up to date with developments and new initiatives within the health and social care and substance misuse fields.
Assisting in the development of new initiatives and new ways of working.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

Level 3 Education and Training (formerly PTLLS) or equivalent.
Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent.
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.

Desirable

Level 3 Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Essential

A confident, enthusiastic and positive demeanour.
Great interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A conscientious attitude.
Ability to work with learners of all ages at mixed levels of ability.
Ability to motivate and inspire learners.
Presentation skills.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines.
Reliability and adaptability.
Ability to work flexibly when required, travelling effectively and in a timely manner.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
Ability to analyse and communicate complex information to a range of people.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Experience Essential

Relevant experience in the substance misuse field, and a knowledge of substances and their effects.
Experience in working with vulnerable people, and a commitment to safeguarding their health and wellbeing.
Basic IT Competency.
Experience in using Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint.
Experience using virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, including presenting via these platforms.

Desirable

If experienced in the Substance Misuse field, a knowledge and understanding of issues facing substance misusers.
Experience in training delivery and development, including both accredited and bespoke courses.
Experience in assisting in preparing and delivering training programmes. Experience in dealing with challenging learners.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Level 3 Education and Training (formerly PTLLS) or equivalent.
Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent.
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.

Desirable

Level 3 Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Essential

A confident, enthusiastic and positive demeanour.
Great interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A conscientious attitude.
Ability to work with learners of all ages at mixed levels of ability.
Ability to motivate and inspire learners.
Presentation skills.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines.
Reliability and adaptability.
Ability to work flexibly when required, travelling effectively and in a timely manner.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
Ability to analyse and communicate complex information to a range of people.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Experience Essential

Relevant experience in the substance misuse field, and a knowledge of substances and their effects.
Experience in working with vulnerable people, and a commitment to safeguarding their health and wellbeing.
Basic IT Competency.
Experience in using Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint.
Experience using virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, including presenting via these platforms.

Desirable

If experienced in the Substance Misuse field, a knowledge and understanding of issues facing substance misusers.
Experience in training delivery and development, including both accredited and bespoke courses.
Experience in assisting in preparing and delivering training programmes. Experience in dealing with challenging learners.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The Alcohol & Drug Service

82 Spring Bank

Hull

HU3 1AB

Employer's website

https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

The Alcohol & Drug Service

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