Job Introduction
Driver Awareness Scheme Tutor
We are welcoming applications for the role of Driver Awareness Scheme Tutor with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Other Dual locations Ferndown/Weymouth
Salary: Scale E - Starts at £27,789 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £31,755 per annum
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.
Type of employment: Fixed Term
Type of working arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment.
Temporary Role Duration: March 2025
If you are not currently a police staff employee and are successful for this post, you will be offered a Fixed Term contract.
Please note that applicants applying for an internal or external secondment should seek support from their current line manager for their temporary release from their substantive role before applying. External secondment requests will need to be supported by the Force Executive. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.
Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.
About the role: 1
Purpose of the role:
To provide webinar, classroom and potential education to members of the public on the dangers and hazards of driving and risks to road users. To present and engage with course participants using behaviour change techniques to influence positive change in driving behaviour.
- Provide webinar & classroom education to members of the public or commercial organisations in accordance with Dorset Police code of ethics and governance.
- To form productive and positive relationships with other DAS staff, partners and members of the public.
- To use appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
- To liaise with other stakeholders as required.
- Provide DAS Admin with the necessary daily records.
- To source materials/manuals and stationery when required.
- Maintain continued professional development surrounding road traffic legislation and health and safety.
- To be proficient in solving IT issues when presenting and delivering educational initiatives.
- To be proficient in preparing a scheme of work.
Please see the Job Description for further information.
Benefits include:
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
- 24 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 29 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays.
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership at all Police sites throughout the county.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment supplied.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities available.
Please see the job description for further details.
Want to know more about this role?
Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the job description attached below.
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Claire Norman - Scheme Tutor
Email Address: Claire.Norman@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Telephone Number: N/A
What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
Annual Leave Entitlement:
25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
Job Description 1
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Additional Information
Dual working: This role will require the post holder to travel to alternative locations on an ad hoc basis to undertake the role, travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with force policy.
Political Restrictions: None apply to this role.
Recruitment Process
Application Stage:
To apply for this role, click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application.
Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click 'login' at the bottom of the page next to the 'submit registration' button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application.
Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible, you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 03/11/2023, 12:30.
Selection Stage:
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.
Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.
If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the essential criteria outlined within the job description. The interview process is due to take place week commencing 20 November 2023.
Some roles may also require an assessment and / or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process.
Pre-requisites:
If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:
- Vetting checks,
- Reference checks,
- Medical assessment,
- Qualification review,
- Right to Work checks.
A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.
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