Project Trainer

Job description

**A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)**

**JOB TITLE: PEACE OF MIND PROJECT TRAINER**

**REPORTING TO: PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR**

**ACOUNTABLE TO: PROGRAMME MANAGER**

**SALARY: £32,234PER ANNUM**

**CONTRACT: 36 HOURS PER WEEK**

**3 YEAR FIXED TERM**

**LOCATION: DERRY~LONDONDERRY**

We are seeking 7 passionate and dynamic Project Trainers with a background in psychology or literature to deliver Verbal's unique shared reading model to schools across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (border Counties) as part of our Peace of Mind project. Our Shared Reading Model combines bibliotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)techniques to support mental health and emotional wellbeing through storytelling, literature and conversation.

**As a Peace of Mind Project Trainer your responsibilities will include**:

- Delivering Verbal's Shared Reading Model for our Peace of Mind project in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (border Counties)
- Consulting with various groups (For example, Teachers or Health professionals)
- Working closely with school staff to foster a supportive network for the children participating in our Peace of Mind project.

It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

The Verbal Arts Centre operates a Child Protection Policy.

The Verbal Arts Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer.