Role Description
Join our Digital Skills Trainer team and help disabled, older, and vulnerable people to
discover a ranger of possibilities by learning to use the internet and digital devices such as
smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computers. Through informal, 1-to-1 training, you
will support people to gain confidence and maximise their social, creative and learning
potential.
Line Manager: Jonathan Sargant, Training Centre Co-Ordinator
Location of Role: Compaid Trust, Unit 1 Eastlands, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood,
Kent, TN12 6BU
Tasks & Activites
- Support disabled, older, and vulnerable people to access and use smartphones,
tablets, laptops, and computers. - Support clients to learn how to use the internet safely and confidently
- Support clients to grow in independence and confidence through social interaction with
other clients, volunteers and staff, and through personalised 1-to-1 learning sessions. - Support clients to improve their general computer skills, as well as the use of specific
applications and software, i.e. Microsoft Office.
Time
The minimum commitment required is one 2 and a half hour session per week, on a set
day and time each week, Monday – Friday.
NB: There may be some flexibility depending on individual circumstances.
Skills Required
- Excellent team working with other trainers
- Excellent communication skills, patience and friendliness for working with client
- To know how to navigate and use computers at a basic level
- Willingness and adaptability when working with disabled and older people
- Willingness to learn about a range of disabilities
- Willingness to learn new computer programmes as required, such as Coral Draw
Benefits Offered
- Expenses covered by Compaid
- Full insurance cover
- Opportunity to attend relevant training courses
- Opportunity to learn and develop transferable people and work skills
- Supervision from Line Manager, and other staff trainers
- Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) Health Cash Plan at reduced fee after
qualifying period
Additional Requirements
Two references needed.
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services check, provided
by Compaid.
To apply, please download the form, fill it out, and email it to our HR Manager Judith:
Ready to volunteer?
Contact our HR Manager, Judith,
for more information on how to
join our team!
Call us: 01892 351055
Email us: [email protected]
Available times: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday
