Expert Co-trainer : Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Learning Disability and Autism

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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!

We’re looking for people with a learning disability andautistic 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.

• Co-deliver engaging training sessions using presentations, videos, and group discussions.
• Share your lived experience in a way that helps others learn.
• 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.
• Take part in training practice team meetings , and wider Mencap projects like recruitment and co-production.

You’ll be supported to work towards becoming anNHS England

• 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.
• Taking part in face-to-face training delivery alongside other trainers.
• Receiving ongoing support and feedback to help you grow in confidence and skill.

• You must be a person with a learning disability, an autistic person or both.
• You will have a willingness to share your experiences in front of a group.
• You will have a passion for helping others learn and improve support.
• You will be open to learning new skills and receiving feedback.
• You will be comfortable using Microsoft Teams and Outlook with support.
• You will be friendly, have a professional attitude and a commitment to Mencap’s values :
  Kind, Brave, Positive, Inclusive, Passionate .

• Full training and support to work towards becoming a Tier 2 Expert Co-trainer.
• Flexible working – we’ll agree hours that suit you.
• Wellbeing support and regular check-ins.
• Reasonable travel expenses paid.
• We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments, where possible,to support your travel and working arrangements.

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.

• Inclusion Facilitators
• Other Expert Co-trainers delivering tier 2 of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism.
• Mencap’s Culture and Development Team
• Teams across Mencap

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 overto [email protected]. If you are having trouble applying, please call Omar directly on.

• Flexibility to work the hours you choose
• 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
• Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to award winning training and development
• T&C's apply based on contract