The Larder West Lothian

Job Title: Trainer/Assessor

Reports To: Interim Training Team Lead

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for one year to cover maternity leave

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Salary Scale: Grade 6 - £30,944.12 per annum

Location: Mainly West Lothian but other locations may be required

Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends and multi site travel is required

Closing Date: Friday 14th November

Shortlisting Date: Monday 17th November

Interview Date: WC 24th November

About The Larder

The Larder West Lothian is a values-driven social enterprise and charity tackling poverty and inequality by empowering people through learning, skills development, and meaningful work opportunities. Central to our approach is a human-rights-based philosophy: every learner has the right to access high-quality training, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to realise their full potential.

We deliver Strengths based and needs led learning and vocational training across multiple sectors, including hospitality, health & social care and customer service and integrate this learning with our wider services, from community projects to social enterprise initiatives. This approach ensures learners gain confidence, practical skills, and real work experience while accessing the support they need to thrive.

Our training programmes are funded through a mix of grant-funded projects and contracts in schools, community settings, and with employers across West Lothian and wider Scotland. We measure success by positive, sustained outcomes, helping learners progress into meaningful employment, further education, or other opportunities that enhance their autonomy, wellbeing, and life chances. Joining The Larder means being part of a passionate, values-led team committed to innovation, social impact, and creating learning environments where everyone can succeed — regardless of their background.

Role Profile - Trainer/Assessor

The Larder delivers a range of training, employability and youth justice programmes in West Lothian and other local authority areas, supporting young people and adults with complex barriers to take their next steps into training, learning, or work. Delivery takes place in our bespoke Training Academies in Livingston, in schools, and in community settings, across a range of local authorities. It is envisaged that delivery will initially be based in West Lothian with potential delivery in neighbouring local authorities.

Our approach is strengths-based and human rights-informed, recognising that everyone’s circumstances are different and adapting our courses to meet individual needs. We support learners to identify their strengths, build confidence, overcome barriers, and move into positive destinations, when the time is right for them. We value the dignity, rights, and agency of each learner, including those with additional support needs and neurodiverse learners, and we work to ensure that all learners can fully participate and have their voices heard.

The Trainer/Assessor role is central to this mission. You will design and deliver highquality, inclusive learning experiences, support learners to develop skills and confidence, and guide them toward qualifications and sustainable outcomes. You will adopt a solution-focused approach, empowering learners to make informed choices and achieve their potential.