Expert with lived experience co-trainer

Share Your Experience to Help Train Health and Care Staff

Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
We are looking for individuals who are experts with lived experience of autism or learning disability to help deliver training for health and social care staff.
This training is called the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (Tier 2).
The training helps staff:
Understand autism and learning disabilities better

Learn how to support people well

Make services more inclusive and accessible

Your real-life experience is an important part of the training

About the Role
You will work with a trained professional to deliver face-to-face training sessions. You do not need teaching experience, we will give you training, guidance and support. What matters most is your lived experience and your willingness to share it to help others learn.
What You Will Do
Help deliver training sessions

Talk about your real-life experiences in a safe and supported way

Explain how small changes can help people

Support group discussions and activities

Help create a respectful and inclusive learning environment

Who Can Apply
Individuals with a formal autism diagnosis

People with a learning disability with a formal diagnosis

Skills and Qualities
You must have a good level of independence and not require 1:1 support whilst delivering training

You must have the ability to travel to training sessions via own transport or public transport

Be reliable and committed

Feel comfortable speaking to small or large groups

Be able to share your experiences safely and appropriately

Care about improving services for autistic people and people with a learning disability

What You Will Receive
Full training and induction

Support from a co-facilitator

The chance to help improve health and social care services

How to Apply
Please write a short statement about your lived experience and why you would like to take part in the training. xwzovoh
You do not need to write formally; simple and honest answers are welcome.