About The Role
We are seeking a Co‑production and Advocacy Facilitator to support and work alongside self‑advocates with learning disabilities and autistic people to deliver engagement activity, and develop inclusive, responsive services across Sunderland and beyond to influence the services and policy that affect their lives.
What You’ll Do
* Support and mentor self‑advocates.
* Develop co‑production, outreach, and community engagement activity.
* Co‑produce and deliver training and consultation activity with people with lived experience.
* Build positive relationships with individuals, families, partners, and services.
* Help ensure lived experience shapes local services and policy.
What We’re Looking For
* Commitment to inclusion, co‑production, and empowering people with lived experience.
* Experience in advocacy, engagement, community work, or a related role.
* Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Ability to organise work, maintain records, and manage day‑to‑day administration.
* Confidence using digital tools and everyday office applications.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £26,824 (pay award pending). Contract: Fixed term until June 2027. Hours: Full time (37 hours per week). Annual leave: 26 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus all bank holidays). Pension: NEST. Hybrid – 80% office, 20% work from home when appropriate. Location: Sunderland People First, 9 Derwent Street, SR1 3NT.
Contact
Apply by 5pm on 15th June 2026. For an applications pack please email hello@sunderlandpeoplefirst.com.
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