Physical Intervention Trainer & Safeguarding Trainer

Physical Intervention & Safeguarding Trainer (3-Day Course Delivery)
Location: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Durham County Council
Employment Type: Contracted 6 days a month
Salary: £25,200

Paragon Social Care is seeking a skilled and reliable Trainer to deliver a comprehensive 3-day Physical Intervention and Safeguarding Training Programme, built on the General Services curriculum and underpinned by Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, and experience delivering physical intervention training. Kindly note that 3 days will be within Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire and 3 days will be in County Durham.

Training Overview

Days 1 & 2 – Physical Intervention Training
Using the General Services curriculum from www.thegsa.co.uk, the training includes:

• PBS Awareness & Planning
• Understanding Stress Vulnerabilities
• Behavioural Triggers & Functions
• Trauma-Informed Practice (Intro)
• Autism Awareness
• Active Support & Body Language
• “What is Restraint?” – Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Legal Framework: Human Rights Act & Related Legislation
• Psychological Aspects of Intervention
• Positional Asphyxia & Ligature Risk Awareness
• Conflict and Behaviour Cycles
• The Role of Staff Attitudes & Language
• De-escalation Techniques – ABC (Atmosphere, Body Language, Communication)
• Physical Intervention Planning & Risk Assessment
• Breakaway and Physical Intervention Techniques

Day 3 – Safeguarding & Trauma-Informed Practice
Focused training for staff working in Children’s Homes and vulnerable settings:

• Safeguarding Children Level 2 (including LADO referrals, Philomena Protocol, intelligence sharing, county lines awareness, contextual safeguarding)
• Trauma-Informed Practice & Introduction to Polyvagal Theory
• Working within the Expectations & Standards of Paragon Social Care

• Must have a full driving license and access to a vehicle
• Proven experience delivering Physical Intervention training
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding in children's services
• Confident in training delivery, with the ability to engage and educate staff teams
• Reliable, professional, and values-aligned
• Ability to travel to required locations across England

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a progressive, trauma-informed organisation
• Ongoing support and development
• Competitive rates and flexible working options

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability to: [email protected]

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role, which involves working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a priority, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.