Training Consultant - Contract Position Scotland

Job Title: Independent Training Consultant

Position Type: Contract

Locations: Scotland

About the company

Safe & Together Institute is a fully remote, family-friendly, social-impact small business with a proven track record of transforming how systems and professionals respond to domestic abuse in families with children. We're driven by curiosity, committed to excellence, and a passion for creating lasting positive impact through the intersection of practice, policy, and culture change. We take our work seriously but take ourselves lightly—dad jokes are welcome!

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. Be your own boss, most of our Training Consultations work other full-time jobs in the industry, or have left frontline jobs to care for family or build a business, and can supplement their income with this meaningful work as their schedules allow.

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