Lived Experience, Co Trainer - Nationwide

Unique Training Solutions; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Unique Training Solutions is offering a flexible, part-time opportunity for Co-Trainers with lived experience of learning disability or autism to deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training online and locally in your community.

We provide fully funded training, ongoing support, and the option to deliver Tier 2 face-to-face within about an hour of your home. Hours are 1–20 per week with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of learning disability or autism required.
• Comfortable sharing experiences to help others learn.
• Willingness to travel locally to deliver face-to-face sessions.

Responsibilities

• Co-deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 online from home; Tier 2 optional in-person within ~1 hour of home).
• Share personal experiences in a safe, structured, and engaging way.
• Support health and social care staff to understand good care and communication.
• Work with another trainer to deliver engaging, inclusive sessions.
• Help develop accessible and engaging training materials.
• Act as a professional ambassador for people with learning disabilities.

Job description

Do you have Lived Experience of Autism or a Learning Disability and would like to become a Co Trainer, delivering Oliver McGowan Training locally in your community.

We currently have a need for applicants living in and around these areas:

• Hull
• Leicestershire
• Norfolk
• Suffolk
• Ipswich
• Coventry
• Warwickshire

We offer a blend of: Work from home (online delivery of Tier 1) with face-to-face delivery locally ( within 1 hour of home) of Tier 2 programmes

If you have lived experience of a learning disability or autism and feel comfortable sharing your experiences to help others learn? We have the perfect opportunity for you.

Your lived experience is essential to delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. We will fully fund your training and support you every step of the way so you can become a confident Co-Trainer, delivering sessions online and (if you choose) in person.

You will always work alongside an experienced Facilitator Trainer who will support you throughout.

Training and Support

We want you to feel confident and supported in your role:

• All training is fully funded
• Ongoing support from our dedicated Employability Team
• Help with reasonable adjustments to suit your needs
• Mentoring and guidance throughout your journey

The Role

As a Co-Trainer with Lived Experience, you will:

• Co-deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

  • Tier 1: Online sessions delivered from home
  • Tier 2 (optional): Face-to-face sessions within around 1 hour of your home

• Share your personal experiences in a safe, structured, and positive way

• Help health and social care staff understand what good care and communication look like

• Work closely with another trainer to deliver engaging and inclusive sessions

• Support the development of accessible and engaging training materials

• Act as a professional ambassador for people with learning disabilities

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a learning disability or autism and experiences they feel comfortable sharing to other people who are learning
• Is passionate about improving understanding and respect
• Feels confident speaking to groups, or is willing to build confidence
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Is open to learning and personal development
• Can travel locally if choosing to deliver face-to-face sessions

You do not need previous training experience — we will provide everything you need to succeed.

Our Commitment

We welcome applications from people with all types of learning disabilities and those that are autistic, from all diverse backgrounds.

At UTS, we recognise lived experience as real expertise. Together, we can help make health and social care more understanding, inclusive, and safe for everyone.

Hours: Flexible (1–20 hours per week)

Pay: £30 per hour

Contract: Sessional / Flexible

About Us

Unique Training Solutions is a Disability Confident Employer.

Our team includes over 100 Experts with Lived Experience, and we deliver essential Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training to health and social care organisations. We also measure the impact of our training in improving care and helping to save lives for people with learning disabilities and those who are autistic.