Our client based in the Craigavon area require a Skills Coach on a temporary basis until approx end Sept 2012. Role: The overall purpose of this post is the effective planning and delivery of accredited training and support programmes and other areas of personal and social interest whilst supporting the development of clients with mental health and or learning disabilities and their progression towards further education, training or work placement. Main Duties & Responsibilities: To deliver structured and comprehensive training that: Meets the appropriate accredited standard Adheres to Company Guidelines and Procedures Is appropriate to the needs of individual clients. To provide regular assessment and review of the above programmes.

To facilitate the introduction of new clients to the service by taking an active role in initial visits and AMH’s induction and assessment programme To provide key worker support to all clients as identified via a key worker list. As part of the key worker role to undertake ongoing assessment and review of individual client needs and where appropriate attend external review meetings. As part of the client training and development process to: Ensure that action plans are drawn up that adequately reflect the individual client’s training needs Ensure that action plans are reviewed on a regular basis and that all action points are implemented by agreed dates Be proactive in implementing the AMH client exit strategy policy To ensure that all client information is maintained and held in accordance with AMH policies and procedures To satisfy all contractual requirements as directed by stakeholders and funding bodies in relation to service delivery To ensure adherence to the organisation’s policy on the Management and Handling of Client Complaints To ensure adherence to relevant organisational and legislative requirements. To support quality improvement systems including Investors in People, Charter Mark and ISO 9001 as appropriate To take part in supervision, appraisal and training as identified through AMH’s Staff Learning and Development Processes To take personal responsibility for continuing personal and professional development and maintain a current continuing professional development portfolio.

To adhere to AMH’s set of Core Values and Corporate Behaviours Support the realisation of annual operational targets in respect of: Client occupancy and attendance Training and development outcomes Positive outcomes for leavers Income generation, where appropriate Essential Criteria: Educated to NVQ level II or equivalent Previous experience of providing trainig to a recognised accredited standard eg, NVQ, OCN, OCR etc Previous work experience in a mental health or other disability/special needs setting Evidence of delivering training in a group setting Occupationally competent to deliver training in one or more of the identified areas: NVQ/Retail/Customer Services, IT, Personal Development, Health & Well-being, Art & Craft and Employability Able to demonstrate good communication skills Proven ability to effectively support and work as a member of a team Basic level of IT literacy Proven ability to deliver business results Strong commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement and the delivery of best practice Able to demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation, confidence and ability to use initiative Good organisational skills Ability to demonstrate alignment with ANH's core values and organisational behaviours Must hold current Enhanced clearance AccessNI attained through Grafton Recruitment Desirable Criteria: D32/D33/A1 awards or equivalent Evidence of delivering training in a group setting This post is 35 hours per week. Closing date for CV's Monday 30th July 2012 @ 10am If you meet all of the essential criteria please submit your CV to the link provided.
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