Learning Disability and Autism Lead Trainer

Join Our Team as a Learning Disability and Autism Lead Trainer

Location: Position available across all SeeAbility regions (Oxfordshire, Bristol, Devon, Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent) Salary: £15.30 per hour + Benefits Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) or Part Time Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract Desirable: Full UK driver's license with access to own vehicle

Job Summary

The Learning Disability and Autism Trainer is responsible for delivering key training initiatives across SeeAbility, including the Oliver McGowen Learning Disabilities and Autism training. This role offers a great opportunity for someone passionate about enabling people we support to live their best lives through upskilling our support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training courses within your remit, supporting co-trainers with lived experience to participate confidently.
• Review and evaluate all training interventions to ensure they meet learning objectives and colleagues' needs.
• Identify training needs related to providing excellent person-centred support and collaborate with the people development team to address these needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours

Essentials

• Proven experience working in Social Care in a frontline role.
• Knowledge and practical experience of active support and person-centred approaches.
• Excellent presenter with strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a training team and support co-facilitators.
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel to support training, including overnight stays when necessary.

Desirables

• Driving license and access to a vehicle for travel across the south of England.
• Train the trainer qualification or experience (training can be arranged).
• Experience delivering presentations/training.
• Good IT skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and think on your feet.

About us

SeeAbility, formerly The Royal School for the Blind, is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, pioneering support since 1799. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss through person-centred support, eye-care services, and employment assistance. Our mission is to help individuals live ambitious lives and achieve their potential.

Our Rewards

• Fully paid essential training, including Care Certificate
• Annual awards and long service recognition
• Development discussions and leadership programs
• Generous holiday entitlement (28 days including bank holidays, pro-rata)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Bonuses, enhanced overtime rates, and discounts
• Employer pension scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans, and more
• Wellbeing support including a 24/7 assistance program, eye tests, and gym discounts

SeeAbility is committed to safe, fair recruitment, safeguarding, and diversity. Employment is contingent upon background checks, references, and health declarations. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment.