Learning and Development Partner (Safeguarding)

Sense Scotland - Learning and Development Partner (Safeguarding) - 37 hours

Please note: this post can be based from Glasgow, Dundee or Kirkcaldy

About the role

The Learning & Development Partner (Safeguarding) will design, develop and deliver safeguarding training, organisational induction sessions and other mandatory learning across Sense Scotland services. The postholder will ensure all learning is aligned with Scottish legislation, regulatory guidance and Sense Scotland’s values, enabling staff to deliver safe and person-centred support.

This role will take lead responsibility for safeguarding training and associated operational learning, in addition to delivering organisational induction training, while contributing to the review and delivery of other mandatory training programmes to meet organisational Learning & Development Plans and regulatory requirements as necessary.

About you

• You will hold a relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or above, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
• You are an experienced learning and development professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding practice within social care. You have experience designing and delivering engaging safeguarding and mandatory training for staff at all levels, using blended learning approaches.
• You have up-to-date knowledge of Scottish safeguarding legislation and guidance and are confident working with managers and operational teams to embed learning into practice and promote a positive safeguarding culture.
• You are organised and reflective, with experience evaluating training impact, maintaining accurate records and supporting audits and inspections.
• You are a confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You enjoy working collaboratively and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• You are willing to travel to all Sense Scotland services.
• You hold a full, clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes.

What will make you stand out

• Experience of developing and/or delivering other eLearning or blended learning programmes.
• Knowledge of external requirements (SSSC/Care Inspectorate) and workforce development expectations (desirable)
• Experience working within a charity or third sector organisation.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and neurodiversity-informed learning approached