Lived Experience, Co Trainer - Nationwide

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Overview

Do you have Lived Experience of Autism or a Learning Disability and would like to become a Co Trainer, delivering Oliver McGowan Training locally in your community.

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We currently have a need for applicants living in and around these areas:

Hull
Leicestershire
Norfolk
Suffolk
Ipswich
Coventry
Warwickshire

What We Offer

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Your lived experience is essential to delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. We will fully fund your training and support you every step of the way so you can become a confident Co-Trainer, delivering sessions online and (if you choose) in person.

You will always work alongside an experienced Facilitator Trainer who will support you throughout.

We want you to feel confident and supported in your role:

All training is fully funded
Ongoing support from our dedicated Employability Team
Help with reasonable adjustments to suit your needs
Mentoring and guidance throughout your journey

Requirements

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As a Co-Trainer with Lived Experience, you will:

Co-deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Tier 1: Online sessions delivered from home
Tier 2 (optional): Face-to-face sessions within around 1 hour of your home

Share your personal experiences in a safe, structured, and positive way
Help health and social care staff understand what good care and communication look like
Work closely with another trainer to deliver engaging and inclusive sessions
Support the development of accessible and engaging training materials
Act as a professional ambassador for people with learning disabilities

We are looking for someone who:

Has a learning disability or autism and experiences they feel comfortable sharing to other people who are learning
Is passionate about improving understanding and respect
Feels confident speaking to groups, or is willing to build confidence
Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
Is open to learning and personal development
Can travel locally if choosing to deliver face-to-face sessions

You do not need previous training experience — we will provide everything you need to succeed.

We welcome applications from people with all types of learning disabilities and those that are autistic, from all diverse backgrounds.

At UTS, we recognise lived experience as real expertise. Together, we can help make health and social care more understanding, inclusive, and safe for everyone.

Unique Training Solutions is a Disability Confident Employer.

Our team includes over 100 Experts with Lived Experience, and we deliver essential Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training to health and social care organisations. We also measure the impact of our training in improving care and helping to save lives for people with learning disabilities and those who are autistic.