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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Facilitating Trainers and Experts

We’re proud to deliver high‑impact training to help health & social care teams better support autistic people and people with a learning disability, inspired by the story of Oliver McGowan.

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training sessions enable staff to learn how to listen, understand, and provide better support. They are led by two experts with lived experience (one autistic person, and one person with a learning disability) supported by a Facilitating Trainer.

We are recruiting for all three roles across the UK.

Facilitating Trainers

We’re looking for experienced Facilitating Trainers nationwide to deliver Tier 1 and Tier 2 training.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver face‑to‑face training sessions.
• Co‑facilitate engaging and inclusive sessions with Experts with Lived Experience.
• Help participants develop the knowledge and confidence to better support autistic people and people with a learning disability.
• Work with training trios or independently.

Qualifications:

• Established trainer with experience delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
• Experience in training or facilitation within health/social care settings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Experts with Lived Experience

We’re also looking for Experts with Lived Experience:

• Autistic people and people with a learning disability who can share their lived experience as part of a supportive training team.
• Comfortable talking in front of groups (with support).
• Team player working with a Facilitating Trainer and another Expert.
• Can attend planning meetings, prepare sessions, and travel to training venues as needed.
• Willing to help others understand what life is like for autistic people and people with a learning disability.
• Role may be employed or self‑employed.

Why Work with Coleman Training?

• Regular, reliable work delivering Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training sessions.
• A respectful, supportive environment where your voice matters.
• A close, friendly team you’ll work with regularly.
• Ongoing support and coaching from Stacey, our Oliver McGowan Lead Trainer.
• The chance to make a real difference in how people with a learning disability and/or autism are supported.

🎥 Hear from our Experts with Lived Experience; watch their stories here: https://www.colemantraining.co.uk/oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training/.

How to Apply

Please send:

• A outline of your relevant experience.
• Why you’re interested in this role and how your lived experience or training expertise aligns.
• If applying as a trio, please include your Trainer IDs and details of your team.
• Contact details and availability.

Join us in making a real difference in enabling staff to provide safer, more compassionate, and informed support for autistic people and people with a learning disability.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Other

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Professional Training and Coaching

Location

London, England, United Kingdom