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Job description

The Educational Officer will develop and deliver training, education and awareness sessions that increase understanding of domestic abuse and the range of services provided by Foyle Women’s Aid. The postholder will work with professionals, community organisations, businesses, schools and other stakeholders to improve awareness of support available for women, children and families affected by domestic abuse. The role will promote understanding of the impact of domestic abuse through education, information sharing and the use of client testimonies, lived experience accounts and survivor stories (with appropriate consent and safeguarding measures) to support learning and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver training programmes, workshops, presentations and awareness sessions for a range of audiences.
• Create and update training materials, educational resources, case studies and learning tools to support effective training delivery.
• Incorporate client testimonies, survivor experiences and lived experience examples, where appropriate, to increase understanding of the realities and impacts of domestic abuse.
• Deliver information sessions on the services available through Foyle Women's Aid and Foyle Family Justice Centre, including support services for women, children and families.
• Tailor training content to meet the needs of different audiences and sectors.
• Monitor and evaluate training activities and use feedback to improve future programmes.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and organisations to share good practice and support learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of training, awareness activities and participant engagement.
• Prepare reports on activities, outcomes and performance as required by management and funders.
• Raise awareness of domestic abuse and the support available through Foyle Women's Aid and Family Justice Centre acrosslocal communities.
• Engage with employers, community groups, schools, housing providers and other organisations to increase awareness.
• Full job information, criteria and application form are available on our website: https://foylewomensaid.org/recruitment/

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Relevant third-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two year's experience delivering training, workshops, awareness sessions or educational programmes.
• Experience working with community, voluntary, statutory or private sector organisations.
• Experience developing training materials and resources.
• Knowledge of the services provided by Foyle Women's Aid and related support services.
• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women, children and families.
• Excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage a range of audiences and adapt training to meet different needs.
• Strong organisational, planning and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of Foyle Women's Aid.
• Access to suitable transport. Subject to Foyle Women's Aid vetting procedures.
• Passion for raising awareness and supporting those affected by domestic abuse.
• Flexible approach to work, including occasional evening or weekend work.
• Full job information, criteria and application form are available on our website: https://foylewomensaid.org/recruitment/

Desirable Skills

• Three years' experience in training design, delivery and evaluation. Recognised training, teaching or facilitation qualification.
• Experience delivering training to community groups, public sector organisations or businesses.
• Experience using lived experience, case studies or testimonial-based learning approaches within training programmes.
• Knowledge of local support services and referral pathways for individuals affected by domestic abuse.

Further Information

Salary: £29,690.64 per annum pro rata.