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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
An opportunity has arisen within South Wales Police to join the Learning and Development Driver Training Unit as a Driver Trainer.
Could you be who we are looking for?
You will be at the forefront of planning and delivering training to all who attend the training unit, both internally and externally, helping develop those individuals in line with Force/National requirements.
About the team/Department you will be joining:
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We are a large team who are based in Bridgend, but there may be the requirement on occasions for the successful applicant to work at other locations throughout the force, and out of force.
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The Driver Training Unit currently work between 8am-6pm 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs). There may be a requirement to work outside of these hours including week-ends .
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Trainers are multi-functional and deliver training across all areas of Driver Training.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
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To plan and deliver innovative training, complete associated administration and develop all South Wales Police officers, staff and external bodies as necessary.
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To promote and Champion Driver Training, both within South Wales Police and externally with other law enforcement agencies and partners.
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Responsible for the protection of life and property and the maintenance of Driving Standards in line with the College of Policing and NPCC standards.
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There is NO requirement in this particular role to train at advanced ( Car or Motorcycle), Initial Phase Pursuit or TPaC level/s
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
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Hold a Police Driver Instructors’ qualification (or be prepared to attain this qualification within 6 months of appointment)
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Hold a Police Trainer certificate or equivalent e.g., PGCE, Cert. Ed, Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (CET), Level 4 Certificate in Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS), be a Qualified Teacher or have achieved the College of Policing Training Essentials Programme (TEP), which is now the sector standard for Police Driver Training (or be prepared to attend a TEP course).
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Hold a suitable assessor qualification e.g., D32/33, A1, Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or be prepared to attend a course to successfully gain this qualification).
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Hold a current Advanced Police Driving grade, or equivalent, in the use of advanced vehicles over the nationally recognised speed limit (or be prepared to attend a course to successfully gain this qualification).
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Nigel Whitehouse, Operations Manager, Driver Training Unit 07970 163206.
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, Police staff application guidance | South Wales Police . Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.
