Expert with Lived Experience Co-Trainer Salary - £14 per hour Locations available across England and Wales - Ipswich, Folkestone, Teddington, Croydon/Wimbledon, St Albans, Abingdon, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Truro, Newton Abbot, Littlehampton, Bristol/Chippenham, Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, North Tyne, Liverpool, York, Somerset, Ilminster, South Wales, Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Huddersfield Hours of work This is a relief job, How many hours you work will depend on: The area you work in How many new staff start in that area The needs of current staff At the start, there will likely be more hours, as we will be training current and new staff. We are looking for someone to join our team as an Expert with Lived Experience Co-Trainer. An Expert with Lived Experience is someone who knows a lot about something because they have lived with it in their own life. About the job You will help to train people who work in health and social care. The training is called The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. This training is important - It was set up after Oliver McGowan, an autistic young man with a learning disability, sadly died in hospital. His death might have been stopped. The training helps staff learn how to better support people with learning disabilities and autistic people. How we will support you We will give you training so you know what to do. We will make sure you feel welcome from your first day. We can support you in your job with reasonable adjustments You will work with a team who will support you. We will support you to deliver training in the right way Skills we are looking for We are looking for someone who can: be a good public speaker Work with other trainers to give good training. have good listening skills. Be organised and ready for work. Work well with a team and with different kinds of people. Share difficult information in a kind and positive way. Treat people with respect and politeness. Check your work and spot mistakes. Travel to different places in your region to do the training. Follow health and safety rules when giving training. Who can apply You need to: Have a learning disability or be an autistic person. United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United. URC