Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Project Trainer to deliver Verbal's unique Shared Reading Model in the Northern Ireland Criminal Justice System . Our Shared Reading Model combines bibliotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT)techniques to support mental health and emotional wellbeing through storytelling, literature and conversation.
As a Project Trainer your responsibilities include:
- Delivering Verbal's Shared Reading Model to participants across Maghaberry Prison & Hydebank Wood College & Women's Prison
- One hour face to face sessions with participants
- Consulting with various groups within the Northern Ireland Criminal Justice System
- Providing a quality, safe and coordinated Shared Reading service
All Creative Guided Collections and Guided Discussions have been created and selected by Verbal's Literature & Psychology team to meet the specific needs of the participants in each setting.
JOB TITLE: PROJECT TRAINER
REPORTING TO: PROGRAMME MANAGER
ACOUNTABLE TO: PROGRAMME MANAGER
SALARY: £25,875 PRO RATA
CONTRACT: 18.5 HOURS PER WEEK
FIXED TERM to December 2027
LOCATION: REMOTE - Minimal need to attend Office
Qualifications
- Degree in Psychology or Health and Social Care, Social Work, Health & Development, Health Improvement
- Proven experience of engaging with people in small or large group settings
- Proven experience speaking and presenting to diverse audiences including presenting at seminars, workshops and training sessions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire learners
If you are interested in working in an environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of those you work with, please download the Project Trainer recruitment pack - www.theverbal.co
If you have any queries please contact, in the first instance:
- Clare Moore
- Email: Clare@theverbal.co
- Tel: 028 7126 6946
Closing date for applications on or before 12pm 15th of August 2025
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 28 months
Pay: £13.82 per hour
Expected hours: 18.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derry BT48 6PU
Application deadline: 15/08/2025