Co Trainer, Expert with Lived Experience - Learning Disabilities

Unique Training Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading training organization in the UK is seeking a Trainer with lived experience of learning disabilities to co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. This role allows you to share your personal experiences to foster understanding and empathy among health and social care staff. Training and support will be provided, and the position includes competitive pay, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for growth in skills and knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing support

Inclusive work environment

Mentoring and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Lived experience of learning disability.
• Passion for improving understanding and respect for people with learning disabilities.
• Desire to work in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Co-deliver mandatory training to health and social care staff.
• Share lived experiences in a positive and structured manner.
• Help develop training materials to enhance engagement.

Skills

Experience sharing

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Confidence in public speaking

Job description

At Unique Training Solutions (UTS), we believe in empowering people through high-quality, values-based learning. We are proud to be a Skills for Care, quality assured delivery partner for The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism – the government’s standardised training designed to help health and social care staff provide better, safer, and more inclusive care.

The training is delivered by a co-trainer team, combining lived experience with professional expertise, to ensure that every session is engaging, impactful, and rooted in real understanding.

About the Role

We are looking for a Trainer with Lived Experience of Learning Disability to join our growing Oliver McGowan Training Team. We are a nationwide provider, so are able to support employment across most regions of the UK.

In this important role, you will share your personal experiences to help others understand what good care and communication look like. You will co-deliver sessions with another trainer (who may have professional or lived experience of autism), working together to help health and social care staff build confidence, empathy, and inclusive practice.

We will train you and you will be fully supported by our training and inclusion team every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 and Tier 2) to staff across health and social care settings.
• Share your lived experience in a safe, structured, and positive way to support learning and reflection.
• Work collaboratively with your co-trainer and UTS colleagues to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Help to develop and adapt training materials to make them engaging and accessible.
• Represent the voice of people with learning disabilities as a professional ambassador for inclusion.

About You

• Has a learning disability and experience they feel comfortable sharing.
• Is passionate about improving understanding and respect for people with learning disabilities.
• Feels confident (or is keen to develop confidence) in speaking to groups.
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
• Is open to learning and professional development.
• Can travel (within a reasonable distance) to attend in person, training.

You do not need to have previous experience as a trainer — full training, mentoring, and co-delivery support will be provided.

Benefits

• Full induction and ongoing support from our expert training team.
• Competitive pay at £30 per hour, 0 hour contract. Travel and expenses are covered and discussed at employment stage.
• Accessible resources, mentoring, and workplace adjustments as needed.
• A friendly, inclusive working environment that truly values lived experience.
• Opportunities to grow skills and gain recognised training qualifications.
• The chance to make a lasting difference across health and social care services.

How to Apply

You can apply in a way that works best for you — by sending us either : A CV, or a short video homemade video or audio message telling us : www.uniquetrainingsolutions.co.uk / get-in-touch

• Why you want to join the Oliver McGowan Training Team
• What lived experience you bring
• What support or adjustments you might need

Our Commitment

We welcome applications from people with all types of learning disabilities and diverse backgrounds. UTS is committed to equality, inclusion, and recognising lived experience as true expertise.

Together, we can help ensure that everyone working in health and social care understands how to provide better, safer, and more compassionate support for people with learning disabilities and who are autistic.