Vacancy Information

Division / Department - People Services

Grade - Grade 10

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract

Salary Grade Range - £32,772 - £35,982

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - Yes

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Forcewide

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

 

The Role & Key Responsibilities

First Aid and Medic Trainers instruct operational Police Officers and staff in classroom based learning and practical skills to assist in the preservation of life. This includes the communications skills to deal with various situations situations though to administering oxygen, analgesic drugs and performing life preserving actions .

Instructors will train new recruits and serving officers in a supportive learning environment. They deliver blended methods of training across the whole training curriculum.

To support and promote the concepts of quality of service and diversity in policing to achieve the ideals set out by Surrey Police.

To design, deliver and evaluate learning activities in order to improve the cost effectiveness and quality of staff training throughout the Force and to meet external and internal requirements.

To ensure all staff are given the opportunity to develop the required competency to carry out their role within the Force by managing the learning and development of students.

To consistently monitor the delivery of learning to achieve the required student levels of knowledge, skills and behaviours and where necessary to identify, challenge and influence to ensure students adjust their behaviours.

To support and manage learning and assessment activities to ensure the achievement of accredited packages.

Produce lesson plans (as directed) which are to Force standard and reflect the CoP criteria and are regularly updated.

Respond to any problems being experienced by the individual student and assist in identifying the cause and agreeing a suitable way forward, acting at all times in accordance with force policy.

To hold tutorials with students to discuss their individual progress and where necessary, to guide them so as to enhance their rate of development to promote a learning organisation.

Liaise with People Services to ensure students are provided with appropriate pre and post course material.

To recognise, supervise and challenge inappropriate behaviour displayed in the training environment in a professional manner to ensure that Force standards of behaviour are maintained.

Establish effective networks with key internal and external partners to implement collaborative approaches to learning and development, as well as the overall management of their role as guest speakers.

Maintains professional competence and practice to be able to deliver several Learning & Development topics using varied learning styles to suit all.

Any other duties as determined by the Team leader and expected of the pay grade.

 

Skills & Experience

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills together with the ability to facilitate the development of others and to influence and empower students.

Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.

The ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the concept of diversity, with the ability to embed this knowledge throughout all learning and development programmes.

Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate records and reports.

Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision.

The post holder is required to assist the department with the monitoring of kit and equipment that the team are responsible for ensuring it is fit for purpose and managed effectively.

The job holder will be required to undertake weekend working on a rotational basis. Unsocial hours will be paid as applicable.

Regular hours are 0730 - 1730 4 days per week

CPD - To ensure their own CPD (continuous professional development) is kept up-to-date and recorded.

Travel – Individuals must be prepared to occasionally travel across Surrey & Sussex

The post holder must be willing to undertake specialist courses to meet the demands of the department and Force, as deemed appropriate by the department head.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working. 

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits; 

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

 

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces

• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally

• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.