Expert with Lived Experience Co-Trainer

National Care Group Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Ongoing support

Skill development

Flexible working

Inclusive team

Wellbeing support

Job summary

National Care Group Limited is seeking an Expert with Lived Experience (Autism) Co-Trainer to join our training team. The role involves co-delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, sharing your personal autism experiences and helping professionals develop understanding and person-centred support.

We offer full training and ongoing support, flexible working opportunities and a collaborative environment focused on dignity, respect and inclusion for

Qualifications

• Has lived experience of autism (a formal diagnosis is not essential).
• Feels comfortable speaking with and engaging groups of people.
• Has good communication and listening skills.
• Can share personal experiences in a positive, professional and meaningful way.
• Is reliable, organised and able to prepare for training sessions.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Co-deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training sessions alongside experienced trainers.
• Share your personal experiences and perspectives of living with autism.
• Support participants to better understand the challenges, strengths and experiences of autistic people.
• Encourage discussion and answer questions in a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Help ensure training is engaging, accessible and inclusive.
• Champion the voice of autistic people and contribute to improving services and support.

Skills

Lived experience of autism

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

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Expert with Lived Experience (Autism) Co-Trainer

Location: Flexible / Travel as Required
Salary: 14.71per hour
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Make a Difference Through Your Experience

At National Care Group, we believe that the voices of people with lived experience are essential in creating truly inclusive care and support services. We are looking for an Expert with Lived Experience (Autism) Co-Trainer to join our training team and help deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.

This is a unique opportunity to share your experiences as an autistic person and help health and social care professionals develop a greater understanding of autism. Working alongside experienced trainers, you will co-deliver engaging training sessions that promote acceptance, understanding and person-centred support.

Your insight and lived experience will help shape how professionals support autistic people, ensuring they are treated with dignity, respect and understanding.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Expert with Lived Experience Co-Trainer, you will:

• Co-deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training sessions alongside experienced trainers.
• Share your personal experiences and perspectives of living with autism.
• Support participants to better understand the challenges, strengths and experiences of autistic people.
• Encourage discussion and answer questions in a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Help ensure training is engaging, accessible and inclusive.
• Champion the voice of autistic people and contribute to improving services and support.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has lived experience of autism (a formal diagnosis is not essential).
• Is passionate about improving understanding and awareness of autism.
• Feels comfortable speaking with and engaging groups of people.
• Has good communication and listening skills.
• Can share personal experiences in a positive, professional and meaningful way.
• Is reliable, organised and able to prepare for training sessions.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, dignity and respect.
• Wants to influence positive change across health and social care services.

Why Join National Care Group?

At National Care Group, our purpose is simple: to enable people to live their best lives possible.

We value the contribution of people with lived experience and recognise the impact their voices can have in improving care and support across the sector.

We Offer:

• Full training and ongoing support to succeed in the role.
• Opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills and gain experience in training delivery.
• The chance to promote greater understanding, acceptance and inclusion for autistic people.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Access to colleague wellbeing initiatives and support.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

Passionate - We are committed to making a positive difference.
Empowering - We support people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Respectful - We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and kindness.
Collaborative - We work together to achieve the best outcomes.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

National Care Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from autistic people and recognise the invaluable contribution that lived experience brings to learning, development and service improvement.

If you're passionate about helping others better understand autism and want to use your experiences to create positive change, we'd love to hear from you.