Be part of a talented team delivering training to older and disabled people in the Aberdeen, Perth and Dundee region as part of a UK-wide Digital Skills Training Programme funded by BT Group.
Principal Accountabilities:

• Support the development of the current bank of training resources for group and 1:1 sessions to support older and disabled people with digital skills.
• Engage and network with local Community Partners e.g. charities, local authorities, healthcare providers, who will benefit from the Digital Skills training offer that Ability Net can provide.
• Support with the organising and scheduling of training dates, times and locations with the Community Partners, maximising participation at group sessions.
• Nurture on-going relationships with Community Partners to ensure future referral paths.
• Deliver in person training sessions in groups and 1:1 settings at different venues around your region.
• Deliver remote (online) training sessions (via Zoom or Teams) with groups and individuals.
• Support people over the age of 65 and/or disabled people to improve their digital literacy skills to cover things such as: an introduction to tech, an introduction to the internet, how to use email, using various Apps for Apple, Android or Windows and how to stay safer online.
• Motivate learners to participate in the training sessions to overcome fears and barriers to engage in everyday technology such as smart phones, Tablets, Laptop, and other technology.
• Ensure completion of registration forms and surveys by attendees to track the success and impact of the sessions.
• Support the collation of stats and feedback before and after the training sessions including surveying Community Partners and individuals.
• Support with the production of case studies to bring the project stories to life.
• Liaise with local volunteers and corporate partners to support the training sessions and older individuals.
• To travel outside of your selected region to support with ad-hoc events.
• To undertake any other task consistent with the scope of the post, as requested by the Programme Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential

• Be prepared to travel daily to training locations within the region specified and occasional travel outside of the region.
• Strong digital literacy skills and IT knowledge.
• Experience of training delivery (or presentation skills)
• Excellent personal communication skills
• Good organisation and administration skills
• Experienced user of Office 365

Desirable

• Experience of the target audience i.e. Charities, older and/or disabled people

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £24,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Are you located in the Aberdeen / Perth / Dundee region with access to reliable transport

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen
Application deadline: 17/10/2024
Expected start date: 15/11/2024