Training Officer

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The application process will close at 9am 13th April 2026

Our recruitment team will short-list for interview. They will not be provided with your contact details or any equal opportunities information. The information provided by unsuccessful applicants will besecurely retained for a period of 1 year and then confidentially destroyed.

In the interests of economy we can only acknowledge receipt of your application by email.

If successful in progressing to interview, you will be notified via the email address provided to us. Interviews are planned for the 29th April 2026.

Job Description

Job Title: Training Officer

Reports To: Training Manager

Location: Hybrid - agile working from home and in the Cardiff office

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week - Term time only

Contract: Fixed term to end 31st March 2027

Salary: £21,536.28 per annum

Annual Leave: 15 days per annum (plus Bank Holidays)

Method of Pay: Salaries are paid directly into staff member's nominated bank account on the 15th of each month

Pension: Children in Wales' employees are automatically enrolled to the WorkplacePension Scheme, but you may choose to opt out

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The post holder will be an experienced trainer and be responsible for the development and delivery of effective, high-quality training. This will include Safeguarding training for professionals working with babies, children and young people in Wales and other children's sector related content. Training will take place virtually online or face to face at venues throughout Wales.

The Training Officer, working within a team will proactively seek new opportunities in which to develop the training programme further and ensure that its contents reflect the strategic objectives of Children in Wales in relation to the UNCRC, and relevant legislation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with colleagues to develop, deliver and maintain a multiagency advertised training programme for statutory, voluntary and independent sector organisations in Wales.
• Deliver highly interactive and engaging training courses, both online virtually, or face to face, on a range of topics related to safeguarding and child rights, aimed at practitioners supporting babies, children, young people and their families in a variety of settings.
• Contribute to the development of a portfolio of training courses which are informed by current issues, priorities, legislation and guidance.
• Participate in the quality assurance of the training programme through the development and consistent application of evaluation tools
• Identify opportunities where possible for the involvement of children and young people within the training programme, considering equality, diversity and inclusion within content development and delivery.

This list is not exhaustive as there may be other duties and responsibilities, which Children in Wales may require the post-holder to perform from time to time in contributing to the delivery of its activities.

Personal Specification

KEY REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or have equivalent relevant experience within the children's sector in Wales
• A good working knowledge of the child protection system including experience of identifying and reporting concerns, and the processes involved when working in a multiagency context.
• At least two years' experience in a training role or equivalent, that involved designing and delivering engaging and interactive training packages, to engage a range of learners.
• Awareness of current developments in training provision, including blended and asynchronous learning.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the values and principles of Children in Wales, including promoting equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

KEY REQUIREMENTS - DESIRABLE

• An area of specialist relevant knowledge to develop and deliver training on e.g. Child and Adolescent mental health, Equality and Diversity, Additional Learning Needs,
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing through the Welsh language.
• Good understanding and experience of income generation

Background Information

Children in Wales - Plant yng Nghymru is the national representative membership organisation for individuals and organisations from all sectors who work with children, young people and families in Wales.

We will work towards our vision in collaboration with our members by:

• Campaigning for the full adoption and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at every level of Welsh society.
• Challenging inequalities and promoting equity for all children and young people across Wales.
• Bringing together and amplifying a collective voice for transformational change at a policy level within Wales.
• Promoting and supporting the participation of children and young people within decision-making structures at all levels of government within Wales