Construction Instructor/Trainer

Benefits:

Pension, holidays (up to 40 days per year) and employee benefits including cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, gym membership plus access to onsite physio.

Who are we?

Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the charity cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realise their own self-worth.

What is the Job Function?

As part of Kibble’s Education Team, you will be based at our sector leading Skills Academy in Hillington. Alongside the Education Manager, you will take a lead role in supporting young people to gain experience, knowledge and qualifications in trade skills with a focus on Joinery and Construction.

Main Duties:

• To provide instruction in trade skills.
• To deliver programmes of work and prepare resource materials.
• To liaise with the Education Manager in assessing, recording and reporting on the work of young people.
• To encourage and promote positive work ethic and high standards amongst young people.
• To safeguard the health and safety of all young people and staff.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Education Manager/Headteacher

What qualifications and experience are we looking for?

· Joiner/Construction Worker with relevant trade experience and qualifications.

· Experience in youth training is desirable.

· GTCS registration is desirable, but not essential.

· Demonstrating a clear commitment to continuing professional development

· Excellent communication skills.

· Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive Skills Academy transport

Safe Crisis Training (SCM)

Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (5) for further information.

Notes:

1. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.

2. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.

3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.

4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.

5. Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.