Autism Co-Trainer – Expert by Experience

SeeAbility; Epsom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity supporting disabilities seeks an Autism Co-Trainer to utilize personal experience in training health and social care colleagues. You will deliver the Oliver McGowan mandatory training, emphasizing respect and clarity while engaging participants. Applicants should be comfortable sharing their autism experiences and working well in a team. This part-time role offers competitive pay at £13.20 per hour, along with various benefits including discounts and pension schemes.

Benefits

Discounts and cashback at shops

Blue Light Card benefits

10% off bus travel

Employer pension scheme

£600 for referring a friend

Paid DBS checks

Season ticket loans

Responsibilities

• Share personal experience of autism during training.
• Deliver the Oliver McGowan mandatory training with others.
• Ensure training sessions are clear and respectful.
• Engage with participants and answer questions.
• Support better understanding of learning disabilities.

Skills

Personal experience of autism

Comfortable speaking in groups

Friendly and open approach

Teamwork ability

Travel capability

Ability to conduct training sessions for 3 hours

Job description

Role Description

Join OurTeam as a Autism Co-Trainer - Expert by Experience

Location

Position available across Oxfordshire

Salary

£13.20 per hour + Benefits

Hours

Various- Part time

Contract

Bank

Job Summary

SeeAbility is a charity that supports people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss in the UK. We are looking for someone to be part of our team as an Oliver McGowan mandatory training expert. You will have professional or lived experience of autism and be confident speaking in front of groups.

You will support the training of colleagues in health and social care so they better understand the needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. You will work closely with other trainers – for example, people with lived experience – to deliver sessions that are open, honest and easy to understand.

What you will do

• Share your experience of autism as part of training sessions
• Work with others to deliver the Oliver McGowan mandatory training
• Make sure the training is respectful, clear and includes different points of view
• Talk with people in the sessions and answer their questions
• Help others learn how to give better support to people with learning disabilities and autistic people

What Skills you will need

• Personal experience of autism
• To be comfortable talking in groups and sharing your story
• To believe that everyone should be treated fairly and with respect
• A friendly and open approach
• To work well with others as part of a team
• Ability to travel as part of your role
• Ability to be part of a training session for 3 hours at a time

About us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported‑living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye‑care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Our Benefits

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Save 10% on monthly bus travel
• Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
• Employer contributory pension scheme - Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
• Refer a friend and receive £600
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Season ticket loans

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants :

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerning the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are pleased to confirm that we are a Disability Confidence Employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.