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Expert with a Lived Experience: The Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability and autistic people? Do you want to use your lived experience to help others learn and support others with a learning disability and autistic people? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
We’re looking for people with a learning disability and autistic people to become an Expert Co-trainers, delivering The Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. You’ll help co-deliver face-to-face training to Mencap colleagues working in our care services and other teams across Mencap.
This training is part of The Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism – the Government’s preferred training for health and social care staff that meets requirements under the Health & Care Act, .
Tier 2 training is designed for people who provide direct care or support to autistic people and people with a learning disability. It’s co-delivered by NHS England approved Lead and Facilitator trainers and people with lived experience – like you.
What You’ll Do
1. Co-deliver engaging training sessions using presentations, videos, and group discussions.
2. Share your lived experience in a way that helps others learn.
3. Travel independently to training venues (within approx. 1 hour from home). Mencap are committed to making reasonable adjustments, where possible to, support your travel and working arrangements.
4. Take part in training practice team meetings, and wider Mencap projects like recruitment and co-production.
Becoming an Expert with a Lived Experience: The Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
You’ll be supported to work towards becoming an NHS England Tier 2 Expert Co-trainer, which involves
5. Successfully completinga three day training course and being assessed to see if you can become an approved co-trainer for delivering the Tier 2 training.
6. Taking part in face-to-face training delivery alongside other trainers.
7. Receiving ongoing support and feedback to help you grow in confidence and skill.
What You Need
8. You must be a person with a learning disability, an autistic person or both.
9. You will have a willingness to share your experiences in front of a group.
10. You will have a passion for helping others learn and improve support.
11. You will be open to learning new skills and receiving feedback.
12. You will be comfortable using Microsoft Teams and Outlook with support.
13. You will be friendly, have a professional attitude and a commitment to Mencap’s values: Kind, Brave, Positive, Inclusive, Passionate.
Support and Flexibility
14. Full training and support to work towards becoming a Tier 2 Expert Co-trainer.
15. Flexible working – we’ll agree hours that suit you.
16. Wellbeing support and regular check-ins.
17. Reasonable travel expenses paid.
18. We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments, where possible,to support your travel and working arrangements.
When You’ll Work
This is a relief role, which means you won’t have set hours. We’ll talk with you to find out when you’re available and work flexibly around your schedule.
Who You’ll Work With:
You’ll work with:
19. Inclusion Facilitators
20. Other Expert Co-trainers delivering tier 2 of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism.
21. Mencap’s Culture and Development Team
22. Teams across Mencap
How to Apply:
You can apply online or send us your CV showing your skills and experience, apply using our easy-read application form OR create a video, audio or presentation application and send it over to [email protected].If you are having trouble applying, please call Omar directly on .
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
23. Flexibility to work the hours you choose
24. Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
25. Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued
26. Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
27. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
28. Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract