Training & Development Officer

Job description

Training & Development Officer

Locations

Glasgow Central Belt

Service Name

Head Office, Glasgow Service

Type of service

Head Office

Job Type

Other

Hours of work

Full time

Salary

£42,359-£47,328

Job Description

Post: Training & Development Officer - Maternity Cover

Service: Head Office

Hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.

Salary: £42,359-£47,328

Contract: Fixed Term - 13 Months

Based: Central Region - hybrid and flexible, with regular travel to our Govan Road office and TPS services and training venues across Scotland.

Grow people. Build confidence. Make an impact.

Turning Point Scotland's Training and Development team supports more than 40 services across Scotland, helping our colleagues develop the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to provide outstanding support.

We're looking for a Training and Development Officer to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

About the role

This is a varied role with the opportunity to get involved in learning and development across a national social care organisation.

Working alongside our experienced Training and Development team, you'll help deliver our programme of learning both online and in person, supporting colleagues working across areas including homelessness, mental health, justice, alcohol and other drugs, learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.

You'll contribute to our training calendar and help us continue developing a skilled, confident workforce. You'll also have the opportunity to support some exciting developments currently underway, including our new Digital Learning Management System, the rollout of the Access Evo platform and our ongoing leadership development programme.

We're looking for someone who can bring their own knowledge, skills and ideas to the team. You don't need to arrive knowing all of our existing programmes - full support and mentoring will be provided.

The role involves travel to services across Scotland. A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be helpful but are not essential.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shona Straiton, Training and Development Manager, on 07741 891 695.

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We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

Job Description

Person Specification

Benefits package

Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• Comprehensive Induction
• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 38 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?

No

Does the post include personal care?

No

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?

No

Will the service users be involved in this process?

No

Interview Date

19 October 2026

Contact name & details

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.