Job description
Jigsaw is a not for profit organisation designed to break the cycle so many people with disability face — of never gaining entry to the workforce.
At Jigsaw, we believe people prepare best for work, through work and our mission is to ‘build an Australia in which people with disability are fully included in the workforce’.
At the heart of the Jigsaw model is a thriving document and data management business, providing a range of high-quality commercial services to corporate and government clients including Westpac, Coca Cola Amatil. This business enables us to provide a training pathway for people with disabilities to prepare for employment at their own pace and undertake award wage employment before transitioning to open employment.
Due to continued growth within our Adelaide Hub, we a looking for expressions of interest from experienced, passionate, creative, patient and energetic people to join our team for future Trainer Lead roles.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Trainer Lead is responsible for the seamless delivery of Jigsaw Academy’s training program to Jigsaw’s Trainees (participants). Alongside delivery, the Trainer Lead supervises their assigned Trainers (support workers) to deliver training and work experience activities in line with Jigsaw and NDIS standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide direct training and support to Trainees
- Supervision of assigned Trainers, ensuring they understand the training and work experience activity to be delivered each day and have the required resources to do so
- Provide communication to trainees, allied health professionals, carers, and/or families
- Monitor, communicate, and document trainees’ attendance at Jigsaw, including all training and work experience activities, delivered, through our client management system
- Each Trainer Lead is assigned to a zone(work area), they are responsible for effectively maintaining their zone
- Other ad hoc duties as required by the Training Manager
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A relevant qualification in Training/Teaching/Allied Health and/or 2+ years previous experience in a position with transferable skills to the position
- Possess a working knowledge of occupational health and safety practices
- Demonstrated experience in supervising a team
- Experience in training, development or education setting
- This role may also be suitable for people with lived experience supporting and caring for people with disabilities.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- A passion for and experience working with/ supporting people with disability
- Creative approach to problem-solving and training
- Desire to help others learn and understanding of learning challenges
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Total commitment to the values, behaviour, and culture of Jigsaw and Fighting Chance
JIGSAW’S VALUES
- The person is the point
- A hand up, not a hand out
- The power of Yes
- Where to next
- We are trailblazers
- Unbeatable workforce
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary – Jigsaw employees receive tax-effective NFP salary packaging opportunities, meaning you can increase the value of your take-home income
- 4 additional days of paid leave to allow you to focus on wellness
- Potential career development opportunities as the team expand in SA and interstate
- Online and face to face training as required for the role
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a range of benefits and discounts through our online Human resources system Employment Hero
- A chance to be a part of a passionate, inclusive, and creative team
- Gym membership discount
REQUIRED TO:
- Have the right to work in Australia
- Possess or be willing to obtain an NDIS Workers screening check
- Possess a or be willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR(HLTAID003) certificate
- Possess or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check
- Posses proof of COVID 19 vaccination or a medical exemption
Does this sound like you? If so then we would love to hear from you! Submit your resume and cover letter to apply.