Join Our Team as a Learning Disability and Autism Lead Trainer

Job Summary

The Learning Disability and Autism Trainer is responsible for the delivery of key training initiatives across SeeAbility. A key responsibility is for the delivery of the Oliver McGowen Learning Disabilities and Autism training. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about enabling people we support to live their best lives through upskilling our support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside co-trainers who have lived experience and support them to fully participate in the training, helping to build confidence and competence.
• Review and evaluation of all training interventions within your remit to ensure they meet the learning objectives and needs of colleagues.
• Identify training needs of colleagues in relation to providing excellent person-centred support and work with the people development team to address these needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours:

Essentials

• Proven experience of working in the Social Care in a front line role.
• Knowledge and practical experience of active support and person-centred approaches
• Excellent and engaging presenter, with strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Work well as part of a training team and support your co-facilitators.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly and to drive to homes to provide training which will occasionally require overnight stays.

Desirables

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable as there will be travel across the south of england.
• Train the trainer qualification or experience (Training can be arranged).
• Previous and demonstrable experience of delivering presentations/training.
• Good IT skills.
• Self-motivated and organised.
• Ability to use initiative and work effectively both as an individual and as a member of a team.     
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a flexible approach. 
•  Ability to think on your feet and address questions and issues in sessions.