Do you have Lived Experience of a Learning Disability and would like to become a Co Trainer, delivering Oliver McGowan Training locally in your community.
Or are you already facilitating or co training Oliver McGowan and would like more hours locally in your community?
We currently have an immediate need for trainers living in and around the
Oxford (Oxfordshire
),
High Wycombe/Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire)
and
Reading/Wokingham (Berkshire
) areas.
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 a
learning disability
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
and experiences they feel comfortable sharing
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 from 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.