Oliver McGowan Co-Trainer Learning Disability​/Autism

Overview

The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!

The Oliver McGowan Co-Trainer (Learning Disability / Autistic) supports the delivery of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism alongside a Lead Trainer.

Drawing on the lived experience of learning disability and/or autism, the Co-Trainer shares personal insights to help health and social care staff better understand the experiences, needs and rights of people they support. The role ensures training is authentic, person-centred and grounded in a real-life perspective.

As a Co-Trainer, you will work alongside a Lead Trainer / Facilitator to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. You will share your lived experience to help staff understand why good, person-centred support matters.

No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.

• Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
• Accredited as an Investors in People employer
• Real Living Wage Employer

Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

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