Associate Trainer
Responsibility for deliveringCSE Training
Role: Associate Trainerresponsible for delivery of CSE training
Location: Across Northern Ireland and Online
Reports to: Early Intervention and Prevention Co Ordinator
Contracttype: Associate: Self- Employed
Salary: £50 per session(based on 90-minute sessions)
Mileagefor travelwill be paid at45p per mile as per HMRC guidelines
About Nexus?
Nexus is a Northern Ireland wide charity and 2024 marked 40 years of providing services in supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse and abusive relationships.????
Every year in Northern Ireland there are thousands of sexual?offences?reported to PSNI, and thousands more that go unreported. Without specialist support like ours, victims of these crimes will find it even harder to deal with the trauma they experience. The impact of this trauma can be devastating and is lifelong.??
We deliver a range of bespoke and specialised supports and services including:??
Trauma informed counselling to those affected by sexual assault and trauma from age 8??
Post counselling support and follow-up??
A UK wide 24 hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline, which is funded by the Department of Health, Department of Justice, and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland??
Education and Training initiatives delivered to a breadth of organisations, professionals, parents,?schools?and young people on topics such as consent, child sexual exploitation, handling?disclosures?and healthy relationships.??
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Our most recent strategic plan (2026- 2029), latest reports,?policies?and research can be viewed here:???
We use lived experience, professional?expertise?and research to improve the development of relevant policy,?practice?and service commissioning.?
We stimulate debate so our society becomes more informed and confident in speaking out and challenging sexual abuse and abusive relationships to break the cycle.??
Our people our vital to the success of the organisation, they are a dedicated and professional group of individuals who uphold our values through the delivery of specialist, quality driven and sustainable services.?
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Job Purpose
To deliverCSEWorkshops on behalf of Nexus ensuring an exceptional standard of facilitation, engagement, and promotion of all Nexus services.
Thisrolewill involve delivering tailored workshopsto a range of single and multi- agency staff,mainly frontlineworkers who support children and young people. The training will ensure thatindividualsfocus on recognising the signs and risks associated with CSEensuring delegates know how to respond within child protection procedures for Northern Ireland.
The successful candidate will:
Ensureworkshops aredelivered to a consistently high-qualitystandard
Ensurethe professionalpractice andconsistentdelivery ofallprojectrequirements.
Record attendance at sessions, collating evaluations, feedback, and all relevant data for use in weekly,monthly,and quarterly reporting to enable continuous improvement within the products we offer.
Completeresearchto informthe design ofup-to-datecontentand evaluatethe CSEprogramme in line with Nexus Strategicobjectivesand Funder requirements.
Beexperienced in hosting training sessionsinvarious locations including corporate offices,government buildings,community settings,secure units such as prisons and across all levels of educationsettings.
In line with Nexuss safeguarding policy,maintainactive engagement on all safeguarding matters so that issues are dealt with in a compliant and professional manner, withappropriate escalationto and involvement of, senior management and external agencies.
Support the Early Intervention and Prevention Team to raise awareness of Nexus services to external stakeholders and service users.
Personal Specification
Shows a proventrack recordhavingdemonstratedthe essential skills, abilities,knowledgeand/or qualifications required to be able to carry out the duties of this post.
Essential Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the post you must be able todemonstrateoneof the following categories of experience in addition to theessential criteria listed:
Category One
3 years’ experience working with CSE in a professional capacity AND
Possess a University Degree or a professional qualification in one of the following disciplines or equivalent:
Social Work (CQSW, CCS Dip SW)
Nursing (Registered Adult Nurse)
Allied Health Professional
Category Two
4 years’ experience working with CSE in a professional capacity AND
Possess a QCF Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent NVQ Level 4)
Category Three
5 years’ experience working with CSE in a professional capacity.
Demonstrated experience working with trauma, abuse and / or complex issues
Proven experience in matters related to safeguarding laws,procedures,and escalation.
Proven experienceindemonstratingexcellent presentation skillswith the ability to engage withprofessionalbodies, corporateclientsand the public.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills:Possessesthe ability to communicate clearly,confidently,and conciselyto a wide range of audiences.
Self-starter,highly motivatedand works well under pressure:organised, proactive andcanbe agile whilst delivering sessions to fulfil the needs of the participantsand the demands oftheannual trainingcalendar.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office to an intermediate level, familiar with audio/ visual equipmentandhave a clear understanding and confidenceinpresentation for onlineand in- persondelivery.
Due to the nature of the role, you willbe requiredto drive to various locations, delivering programmes and courses across Northern Ireland.
Applicantsmust be willing to travel and have access totheir own car and hold a clean driving licence.
Desirable Criteria:
2 years of experience working with SexualAbuse andTrauma in a professional capacity
Training qualification(AET,CET,CAVA)
Experience working in the voluntary sector.
This jobdescription is not incorporated into the employees contract of employment.
It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification. It may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussion with the post holder.
Application details
CV Application requirements ACCESS NI (Criminal Conviction Checks for Regulated Activity Posts)
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check.
The Access NI Code of Practice is available to applicants on request.
Having a criminal record does not automatically prevent a person being employed by Nexus NI.
If you are unsure what this is, please consult this website:
As per Access NI Code of Practice Nexus NI has a policy on the recruitment of Ex-offenders which is available on request by sending an email to:
All informationdisclosedwill be handledin accordance withthe Nexus NI policy on Keeping Information Safe which is available on request by sending an email to:
A full, clean driving licence isrequiredfor this role, as the post involves regular travel between locations in the course of normal duties.
Applicants must be able todemonstratethat they can meet the mobility requirements of the post. This may be through access to a driving licence and use of a vehicle, or by other suitable means, such as public transport or alternative travel arrangements.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In line with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended in Northern Ireland) and Equality Commission for Northern Ireland guidance, we will consider reasonable adjustments to the selection process and/or working arrangements where a disability affects an applicants ability to hold a driving licence, provided that the essential requirements of the role can be fulfilled.
To Apply
Please note CV’s alone are not accepted. Please visit our website and download the supplementary questions for this role and submit this form along with your CV. Information how to apply is on our website.
Deadlines for applications is Friday 14th August 2026 at 12pm.
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