Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Facilitating Trainer
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,416 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Generous holiday allowance and stakeholder pension |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | East and West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Impact Initiatives |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | LETT2/Dec25 |
Summary
Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Facilitating Trainer
Lived Experience Training
Part-time: 30 hours per week
Starting salary: £31,416 per annum (FTE) — actual salary £25,472 per annum for 30 hours per week (Band 4, Scale Point 21)
Contract: Fixed-term for 2 years
Incentives: Generous holiday allowance and stakeholder pension
Job reference: LETT2/Dec25
Are you passionate about inclusion and improving understanding of autism and learning disabilities?
We’re looking for an empathetic and skilled Facilitating Trainer to join our Lived Experience Training team, supporting autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training.
This nationally recognised programme helps professionals in health and social care better understand and meet the needs of autistic people and people with learning disabilities. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that trainers with lived experience are supported, empowered, and able to deliver engaging, high-quality training sessions.
We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, particularly those with lived experience of autism, learning disability, or neurodiversity, and from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
You will:
• Support co-trainers with lived experience to prepare for and deliver Oliver McGowan Tier 2 sessions
• Provide practical support around travel, accessibility and session preparation
• Ensure that training venues and materials are adjusted to meet trainers’ individual needs
• Work collaboratively with the wider Lived Experience Training team to manage session registers, feedback and administration
• Promote inclusion, respect and empowerment in every training interaction
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
• Understanding of the barriers faced by autistic people and people with learning disabilities, and a commitment to inclusion
• Experience delivering face-to-face training, ideally in health, social care or education settings
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach
• The ability to balance supporting co-trainers’ needs with those of learners
• Confidence managing practical arrangements and adapting to varied situations
We’re a flexible, supportive employer. We’re happy to discuss any access needs, working pattern requests or adjustments that would help you thrive in this role.
Why join us?
Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity with a strong reputation for supporting people of all ages and abilities across Sussex. Our Lived Experience Training project empowers autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to influence change and build professional confidence.
You’ll join a welcoming, values-led team dedicated to inclusion, development, and the power of lived experience to make a difference.
Questions about the role?
Please contact James Parmenter on 07787 250627 or email LET@impact-initiatives.org.uk.
Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 8 September 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 15 September 2025
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant may be subject to a DBS check.
For further details and to apply, please visit our jobs page: impact-initiatives.org.uk/jobs
Lived Experience Training
Part-time: 30 hours per week
Starting salary: £31,416 per annum (FTE) — actual salary £25,472 per annum for 30 hours per week (Band 4, Scale Point 21)
Contract: Fixed-term for 2 years
Incentives: Generous holiday allowance and stakeholder pension
Job reference: LETT2/Dec25
Are you passionate about inclusion and improving understanding of autism and learning disabilities?
We’re looking for an empathetic and skilled Facilitating Trainer to join our Lived Experience Training team, supporting autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training.
This nationally recognised programme helps professionals in health and social care better understand and meet the needs of autistic people and people with learning disabilities. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that trainers with lived experience are supported, empowered, and able to deliver engaging, high-quality training sessions.
We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, particularly those with lived experience of autism, learning disability, or neurodiversity, and from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
You will:
• Support co-trainers with lived experience to prepare for and deliver Oliver McGowan Tier 2 sessions
• Provide practical support around travel, accessibility and session preparation
• Ensure that training venues and materials are adjusted to meet trainers’ individual needs
• Work collaboratively with the wider Lived Experience Training team to manage session registers, feedback and administration
• Promote inclusion, respect and empowerment in every training interaction
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
• Understanding of the barriers faced by autistic people and people with learning disabilities, and a commitment to inclusion
• Experience delivering face-to-face training, ideally in health, social care or education settings
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach
• The ability to balance supporting co-trainers’ needs with those of learners
• Confidence managing practical arrangements and adapting to varied situations
We’re a flexible, supportive employer. We’re happy to discuss any access needs, working pattern requests or adjustments that would help you thrive in this role.
Why join us?
Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity with a strong reputation for supporting people of all ages and abilities across Sussex. Our Lived Experience Training project empowers autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to influence change and build professional confidence.
You’ll join a welcoming, values-led team dedicated to inclusion, development, and the power of lived experience to make a difference.
Questions about the role?
Please contact James Parmenter on 07787 250627 or email LET@impact-initiatives.org.uk.
Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 8 September 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 15 September 2025
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant may be subject to a DBS check.
For further details and to apply, please visit our jobs page: impact-initiatives.org.uk/jobs
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