Training Consultant - Contract Position Scotland

We are recruiting Independent Training Consultants who reside in Scotland to deliver the Safe & Together™ Model CORE Training and related offerings, both virtually and in person at our clients' offices.

About Safe and Together Institute: We help professionals and organizations transform their response to domestic abuse practice through innovative training, tools and technology that unify systems in support of safe, stable families. We are a remote first company with a track record of positive change in more than a dozen countries around the world.

About the Role: We are recruiting Independent Training Consultants to deliver the Safe & Together™ Model CORE Training and related offerings, both virtually and in person at our clients' offices. You will join a dynamic, mission-driven community of practitioners delivering impactful training to cross-sector professionals. This contracted position offers competitive compensation for experienced trainers with backgrounds in social work, human services, domestic violence, child protection, education/teaching, and related fields who are committed to transforming systems to become more domestic abuse-informed through the Safe & Together Model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Safe & Together™ training in alignment with the Institute’s standards and materials.
• Facilitate engaging online and in-person training with confidence and professionalism.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of model updates and practices.
• Represent the Institute’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity and equity.
• Report training outcomes and address issues promptly.
• Attend required meetings and professional development sessions.
• Embed intersectional approaches, ensuring accessibility for all communities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in domestic violence, child protection, family services, family courts, or related sectors.
• Current, active certification as a Safe & Together Trainer OR willingness to complete the self-paced CORE (prerequisite) and twelve-week LIVE REMOTE Certified Trainer program (4 hours weekly) beginning on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. The training and certification fee is waived for our consultants upon hire.
• Minimum 3 years delivering professional training to adult learners.
• Experience facilitating groups ranging from 15-100 participants with the proven ability to adapt training content for diverse audiences and learning styles.
• Ability to travel for in-person training delivery with a minimum 4 days of availability monthly or 50 days annually for training.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and maintain professional verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of domestic violence dynamics and evidence-based interventions.
• Reliable internet connection and professional home office setup.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Experience training multidisciplinary audiences (social workers, law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare workers).
• Direct practice experience working with survivors of domestic violence and/or perpetrators.
• Experience in systems change, policy development, or program implementation.
• Competency with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Google Suite, or similar software.
• Experience with both in-person and virtual training delivery.
• Knowledge of Scottish child welfare systems, family court processes, and Children's Hearings System.
• Understanding of Scottish domestic abuse legislation, including the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.
• Experience working within Scottish social services, justice systems, or third sector organisations.
• Knowledge of Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) approach.
• Understanding of Scottish Government policies on domestic abuse and child protection.
• Experience with 1st Nation community participation and partnership is highly desirable.

Perks of Working with Us:

• Flexibility to work around your availability and geography, with the ability to also lead training from home.
• Competitive daily training rates based on your region and experience level.
• Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and conferences.
• Access to a consultant community network of over 400 Certified Trainers for peer support and collaboration.
• Ongoing support from regional leads and subject matter experts.
• Meaningful work, helping frontline workers learn how to keep kids safe and together with their protective parents.
• New Career Pathway; many of our full-time staff working in Instructional Design, Customer Success, and other roles came from our pool of trainers.

Working Arrangements:

• Contract Type: Independent contractor, project-based assignments.
• Schedule: Flexible, based on training demand and availability.
• Work Availability: Training assignments are not guaranteed. Work is contingent on client demand, geographic needs, quality of training, and consultant availability.
• Training Period: CORE training and Train the Trainer certification are prerequisites for hire - we do not compensate for hours spent becoming certified, but enrollment fees are at no cost for selected non-certified candidates.
• Travel: Required (expenses covered per contract terms).
• This is an independent contractor position under UK/Scottish law; contractors are not employees under Employment Rights Act 1996 or related legislation.
• Contractors are responsible for their own income tax and National Insurance contributions through Self Assessment UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) number required for tax purposes.
• Contractors earning over must register for VAT if required.
• No employee benefits, statutory sick pay, holiday pay, pension contributions, or employment rights provided.
• All intellectual property and training materials remain property of Safe & Together Institute.

Equipment and Business Expenses:

• Contractors responsible for providing their own equipment and home office setup (except as specified for travel expenses).
• Business-related expenses beyond covered travel costs are contractor's responsibility.
• Reliable internet connection and professional workspace required at contractor's expense.