Project Worker - Oliver McGowan Facilitating Trainer at Skills for People

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline:

Based: Flexible

Salary: £27,583 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Regionwide

Role description: Officer

Join Our Mission to Make a Difference!

Project worker - Oliver McGowan Facilitating Trainer   

Location: Northeast England | Part Time (up to 28 hours) | Permanent

Salary: £27,583 (pro rata)

Are you passionate about making real, lasting change in the lives of people with a learning disability and autistic people?

Do you have the drive to lead dynamic training sessions that challenge, inspire, and empower health and social care professionals?

If so, we want YOU to be part of our mission to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism – the only training that is named in law.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project worker with experience, empathy, and enthusiasm to champion the delivery of Tier 1 and Tier 2 training internally and externally. You'll be central in ensuring people receive high-quality, co-delivered training that leads to greater understanding, better support, and ultimately safer and more equitable care.

Working alongside experts by experience and clinical colleagues, you will:

• Lead engaging, interactive training sessions in line with the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training framework
• Facilitate powerful discussions around reasonable adjustments, communication, sensory needs, and person-centred care
• Ensure all sessions meet the national standards and support a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion
• Support and mentor new co-trainers, including people with lived experience
• Continuously evaluate and adapt training delivery based on feedback and best practice

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in training delivery or facilitation (health, education, or social care)
• A strong understanding of learning disability and autism, ideally with professional or personal insight
• Ability to work inclusively with people with lived experience as equal partners
• Confidence, compassion, and creativity in engaging diverse audiences
• A commitment to the values and legal requirements of the Oliver McGowan Training programme
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

 We Offer:

• The chance to lead change in one of the most important national training programmes
• Full training and accreditation in the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training framework
• A supportive, inclusive team and opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working options and a role that truly makes a difference

Be Part of the Change

This is more than just a job -it’s a movement.

The Oliver McGowan Training is transforming the way services understand and support people with a learning disability and autistic people. Join us and be a key part of that transformation.

Ready to Apply?