Fixed Term until June 2027
We are seeking a Co-production and Advocacy Facilitator to support and work alongside self advocates with a learning disability 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.
About the role
You will work alongside people with learning disabilities and autistic people to ensure their views shape services, training, consultations, and community activity.
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.
Responsible to: CEO
Annual Leave: 26 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus all bank holidays).
Working Arrangements: 80% Office, 20% work from home when appropriate.
Pension: NEST
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