Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer

Location:

Basingstoke Birmingham Bracknell Bristol Exeter Leeds Manchester

Hours:

Contract: Self-employed / LTD

Vacancy type:

Salary

£14.60 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and confident Expert with Lived Experience (Learning Disability) Co-Trainer to join Catalyst Care Group. In this meaningful role, you will help deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability to health and social care professionals.

By sharing your personal experiences, you will inspire others to provide compassionate, person-centered, and inclusive care for people with learning disabilities. Working alongside a supportive training team, you will co-deliver engaging in-person sessions, answer participant questions, and ensure every session is insightful, respectful, and impactful.

This is an empowering opportunity to use your lived experience to influence real change in how care and support are delivered.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training sessions to care and health professionals.
  • Share your personal experiences to promote understanding and empathy in care.
  • Support the delivery team by engaging with participants and responding to questions.
  • Help ensure all training is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with best practices.
  • Represent the voice of people with learning disabilities in a professional and positive way.

 

About You

  • Lived experience of a learning disability.
  • Confidence in speaking to small or medium groups.
  • Strong communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to share experiences clearly and appropriately.
  • Reliable, punctual, and well-prepared for each session.
  • Respectful of confidentiality and data protection rules.
  • A genuine passion for improving care for people with learning disabilities.

 

What You’ll 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

 

About the company

We at Catalyst Care Group provide high-quality comprehensive care services through trusted experts and cost-effective training for health and social care professionals and organizations.

Our Vision: To humanize health and social care providers and be the most clinician-centric organization, and a great place to work for all. This means that we are people-led and that we put our team, our clinicians, our clients, and the people that need our support at the heart of the decisions we make and the actions we take. We exist to impact people’s lives for the better.

Join our family and our Great Place to Work!

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work organization and to be recognized for our people-first culture, which is inclusive and supportive and enables our people to learn, grow, and contribute their best, and to live their purpose and thrive.

For us, a cultural fit is equally as important as skills, experience, and competence, and people are hired, measured, and rewarded on this basis.

No matter the role, at Catalyst Care Group, everyone plays a crucial part in us driving towards our vision, and this is why we intentionally attract A-Players. An A-Player is an Accountability player, which means that they are passionate and energetic, they are ambitious and take ownership, and they have the ability to follow through. A-Players exceed expectations consistently.

 

 

About the company:

We, at Catalyst Care Group provide high-quality comprehensive care services through trusted experts, and cost-effective training for health and social care professionals and organisations.

Our Vision: To humanise health and social care providers and be the most clinician-centric organisation, and a great place to work for all. This means that we are people-led and that we put our team, our clinicians, our clients, and the people that need our support at the heart of the decisions we make, and the actions we take. We exist to impact peoples lives for the better.

Join our family and our Great Place to Work!

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work organization and to be recognized for our people-first culture which is inclusive and supportive and enables our people to learn, grow and contribute their best, and to live their purpose and thrive.

For us, a cultural fit is equally as important as skills, experience and competence, and people are hired, measured, and rewarded on this basis.

No matter the role, at Catalyst Care Group, everyone plays a crucial part in us driving towards our vision, and this is why we intentionally attract A-Players. An A-Player is an Accountability player, which means that they are passionate and energetic, they are ambitious and take ownership, and they have the ability to follow through. A-Players exceed expectations consistently.

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.

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