[Hiring] Safeguarding Trainer @Recovery Focus

Role Description

As a Safeguarding Trainer at Waythrough, you will deliver high-quality safeguarding training that builds understanding, confidence, and competence to work safely and effectively with service users. This role supports the development of a trauma-informed safeguarding culture by delivering consistent and reflective learning experiences across regions and services.

• Deliver high-quality safeguarding training to a range of employee groups.
• Facilitate engaging and inclusive learning experiences that build confidence and competence.
• Deliver training aligned with safeguarding legislation, organisational policies, and trauma-informed practice.
• Adapt training delivery to meet different learning styles, service settings, and operational needs.
• Work closely with safeguarding specialists, managers, and learning colleagues to support workforce development.
• Track attendance, learner feedback, and training outcomes to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Contribute insights and observations to inform safeguarding trends and learning needs, ensuring training content is accurate, up-to-date, and responsive to trends or emerging risks.
• Promote a learning culture where staff feel empowered to raise concerns and seek support.
• Partner with operational colleagues to understand real-world safeguarding challenges and tailor training to reflect this.

Qualifications

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practical understanding of safeguarding adults and/or children.
• Operational experience and understanding of service needs (desirable).
• Knowledge and experience within the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) arena.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in health, social care, community services, or a related environment.

Requirements

• Experience delivering training, workshops, or learning sessions to groups would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided.

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays).
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%.
• Life assurance (3× annual salary).
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay.
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave.
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications.
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals.
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership.
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras, and Tickets for Good.
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.