At a Glance
- Tasks: Share your lived experience to train health and care staff on autism and learning disabilities.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving health and social care services.
- Benefits: Receive full training, support, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: No teaching experience needed; just your passion for helping others.
- Why this job: Use your unique experiences to help create inclusive and accessible services.
- Qualifications: Must have a formal autism diagnosis or learning disability.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Share Your Experience to Help Train Health and Care Staff
We are looking for individuals who are experts with lived experience of autism or learning disability to help deliver training for health and social care staff. This training is called the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (Tier 2). The training helps staff:
- Understand autism and learning disabilities better
- Learn how to support people well
- Make services more inclusive and accessible
Your real-life experience is an important part of the training.
About the Role
You will work with a trained professional to deliver face-to-face training sessions. You do not need teaching experience; we will give you training, guidance and support. What matters most is your lived experience and your willingness to share it to help others learn.
What You Will Do:
- Help deliver training sessions
- Talk about your real-life experiences in a safe and supported way
- Explain how small changes can help people
- Support group discussions and activities
- Help create a respectful and inclusive learning environment
Who Can Apply:
- Individuals with a formal autism diagnosis
- People with a learning disability with a formal diagnosis
Skills and Qualities:
- You must have a good level of independence and not require 1:1 support whilst delivering training
- You must have the ability to travel to training sessions via own transport or public transport
- Be reliable and committed
- Feel comfortable speaking to small or large groups
- Be able to share your experiences safely and appropriately
- Care about improving services for autistic people and people with a learning disability
What You Will Receive:
- Full training and induction
- Support from a co-facilitator
- The chance to help improve health and social care services
How to Apply:
Please write a short statement about your lived experience and why you would like to take part in the training. You do not need to write formally; simple and honest answers are welcome.
Trainers » employer: The Wilf Ward Family Trust
Join a compassionate and inclusive team dedicated to improving health and social care services for individuals with autism and learning disabilities. As a Trainer, you will receive comprehensive training and support while sharing your valuable lived experiences, contributing to a respectful learning environment that empowers both staff and service users. Our commitment to employee growth and the meaningful impact of your role makes us an exceptional employer in this vital sector.
Contact Details:
The Wilf Ward Family Trust Recruitment Team
