Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Catalyst Care Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RY6RVRV6 |
Summary
Hours: Contract: Self-employed / LTD
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: Basingstoke, Bristol, Birmingham, Bracknell, Exeter, Leeds, and Manchester
Job Scope:
We are seeking an Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer to join us at Catalyst Care Group. As an Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer, you will help deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability to health and social care staff. Using your personal experiences, you will support professionals to provide more person-centred, empathetic, and effective care through the Oliver McGowan training framework.
The Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer will work alongside a supportive training team to deliver engaging sessions, respond to staff questions, and ensure the training is meaningful, inclusive, and respectful. You will co-deliver Oliver McGowan sessions in person, helping staff understand the real-life impact of learning disabilities and how to apply best practice in their work.
Do you have?
• Lived experience of a learning disability
• Confidence speaking in front of small to medium groups
• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to share personal experiences in a clear and engaging way
• Reliability, punctuality, and preparedness for each session
• Ability to work collaboratively with the training team
• Respect for confidentiality and following data protection rules
• Self-employed / LTD status required.
What Youll Get:
• Full Oliver McGowan training and ongoing support
• Opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and grow in the role
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities through the Oliver McGowan training programme
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: Basingstoke, Bristol, Birmingham, Bracknell, Exeter, Leeds, and Manchester
Job Scope:
We are seeking an Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer to join us at Catalyst Care Group. As an Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer, you will help deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability to health and social care staff. Using your personal experiences, you will support professionals to provide more person-centred, empathetic, and effective care through the Oliver McGowan training framework.
The Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer will work alongside a supportive training team to deliver engaging sessions, respond to staff questions, and ensure the training is meaningful, inclusive, and respectful. You will co-deliver Oliver McGowan sessions in person, helping staff understand the real-life impact of learning disabilities and how to apply best practice in their work.
Do you have?
• Lived experience of a learning disability
• Confidence speaking in front of small to medium groups
• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to share personal experiences in a clear and engaging way
• Reliability, punctuality, and preparedness for each session
• Ability to work collaboratively with the training team
• Respect for confidentiality and following data protection rules
• Self-employed / LTD status required.
What Youll Get:
• Full Oliver McGowan training and ongoing support
• Opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and grow in the role
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities through the Oliver McGowan training programme