Learning and Development Partner; Safeguarding

Sense Scotland - Learning and Development Partner (Safeguarding) – 37 hours

Please note:

this post can be based from Glasgow, Dundee or Kirkcaldy.

The Learning & Development Partner (Safeguarding) will design, develop and deliver safeguarding training, organisational induction sessions and other mandatory learning across Sense Scotland services. The postholder will ensure all learning is aligned with Scottish legislation, regulatory guidance and Sense Scotland’s values, enabling staff to deliver safe and person‑centred support.

This role will take lead responsibility for safeguarding training and associated operational learning, in addition to delivering organisational induction training, while contributing to the review and delivery of other mandatory training programmes to meet organisational Learning & Development Plans and regulatory requirements as necessary.

• Hold a relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or above, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Be an experienced learning and development professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding practice within social care; having experience designing and delivering engaging safeguarding and mandatory training for staff at all levels, using blended learning approaches.
• Have up‑to‑date knowledge of Scottish safeguarding legislation and guidance, and be confident working with managers and operational teams to embed learning into practice and promote a positive safeguarding culture.
• Be organised and reflective, with experience evaluating training impact, maintaining accurate records and supporting audits and inspections.
• Be a confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and be committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Be willing to travel to all Sense Scotland services.
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes.

• Experience of developing and/or delivering other eLearning or blended learning programmes.
• Knowledge of external requirements (SSSC/Care Inspectorate) and workforce development expectations (desirable).
• Experience working within a charity or third sector organisation.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and neurodiversity‑informed learning approaches.

Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

For more details please go to Disability Confident.