Training & Development Co-ordinator

At Vale Domestic Abuse Services (Vale DAS), we provide specialist support to women and children affected by violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence (VAWDASV). Join us in empowering survivors and helping them build safer, healthier futures. Learn more about us here.

The Role

The Training and Development Co-ordinator will drive the creation and delivery of high-quality training programmes that support survivors of domestic abuse, empower peer support initiatives, and strengthen community and stakeholder engagement. The role includes developing a digital training platform, managing groupwork facilitators, and delivering impactful, trauma-informed workshops to diverse audiences.

This role is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

What this job does

Develops and Delivers Training:

• Create accessible training materials, develop a digital platform, and deliver workshops for employees, volunteers, and community supporters.

  Supports Group Facilitation:

• Line manage part-time facilitators and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed groupwork using existing tools and standards.

  Engages Communities:

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver awareness workshops and build stakeholder relationships.

  Evaluates and Improves Initiatives:

• Use feedback and monitoring tools to refine training programmes and maintain best practices.

  Be a Team Player

• Act as an ambassador for Vale DAS, promoting an effective, coordinated community response to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence and their children.

• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance services and ensure they remain responsive to survivors' needs.

• Demonstrate behaviours that reflect Vale DAS’s values by:

  • Curiosity: Seeking opportunities to learn, innovate, and improve outcomes for survivors.

  • Strengths-Focused: Recognising and building on the strengths of survivors, colleagues, and the organisation.

  • Collaboration: Working effectively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

  • Self-Awareness: Reflecting on personal practice and striving for continual growth.

  • Kindness: Giving equal consideration to the needs of others and your own, fostering a balanced and supportive environment.

  • Inclusivity: Valuing diversity and ensuring equity in all aspects of work.

  • Integrity: Acting honestly and ethically in all professional responsibilities.

  • Dedication: Demonstrating commitment and resilience in the face of challenges.

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training as requested by the line manager.

• Work within the Policies and Procedures of Vale DAS.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

 Person Specification

 Essential Skills and Experience:

• A Level 4 qualification in adult learning, tutor training, or an equivalent sector qualification.

• Level 3 Domestic Abuse Awareness Certificate or equivalent

• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating adult learning sessions, with a focus on creative and engaging delivery.

• Proven experience in group facilitation, particularly in diverse and underrepresented communities.

• Experience developing or managing digital learning platforms or tools.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding practices and the challenges faced by domestic abuse survivors.

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in the domestic abuse or related charity sector.

• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches and practices.

• Experience working with community stakeholders to deliver training.

What We Offer

Employer pension contributions

• 35-hour working week

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service

• Birthday leave

• Enhanced sick pay

• Health cash plan (for medical costs)

• Employee assistance programme

• Ongoing training and clinical supervision

• Agile working after probation

How to Apply

We use Applied, a platform that removes unconscious bias from recruitment. Instead of a CV, you’ll respond to skills-based questions. Your answers will be anonymised and reviewed impartially. You’ll also upload details of your work history and qualifications for safer recruitment purposes.