Oliver McGowan LD Co-Trainer

Oliver McGowan LD Co-Trainer

£16.42 per hour | Flexible working | South Yorkshire

We are looking for an Oliver McGowan Learning Disability Co-Trainer to join our team and help deliver training to health and social care staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with lived experience of a learning disability who would like to use their experiences to help others understand how to provide better, more inclusive and person-centred care.

You will work alongside a Lead Trainer and share your lived experience during training sessions. You don't need to be an experienced trainer or confident public speaker - full training, guidance and ongoing support will be provided.

What you'll be doing
Helping to deliver Oliver McGowan training sessions in person
Sharing your lived experience in a safe and supportive environment
Taking part in group discussions and activities
Helping health and social care staff understand the experiences and needs of people with learning disabilities
Sharing your views and experiences to help improve the way services provide care
Working alongside the Lead Trainer and other Co-Trainers
About you

We are looking for someone who:

Has lived experience of a learning disability
Is interested in helping health and social care staff learn and improve
Is happy to speak in front of small groups, or is willing to build their confidence with support
Has good communication and listening skills
Is reliable and able to work as part of a team
Is comfortable sharing their experiences in a supportive training environment

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who wants to make a difference.

What we offer
£16.42 per hour
Full training and ongoing support
A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment
Opportunities to build confidence and develop new skills
Flexible working to suit you
Reasonable adjustments to support your needs wherever possible
Where you'll work

Training is delivered in person, primarily across South Yorkshire, with our main training base at our Barnsley office.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered to help you take part in the role and training wherever possible.

Interested?

If you think this could be the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Sarah Holmes:

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You don't need to have previous training experience. If you have lived experience, want to share your voice and would like to help improve care for others, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed