Overview
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.
Hybrid – 80% Office, 20% work from home when appropriate
Responsible to: CEO
Contract: Fixed term until June 2027
Annual leave: 26 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service. (plus all bank holidays)
Pension: NEST
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.
For an applications pack please email hello@sunderlandpeoplefirst.com
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