Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Facilitating Trainer

Are you passionate about inclusion and improving understanding of autism and learning disabilities?

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Facilitating Trainer to join our Lived Experience Training team, supporting autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Training.

This national programme helps professionals in health and social care gain a deeper understanding of autism and learning disabilities, leading to more inclusive and effective services. You’ll ensure that trainers with lived experience are supported, empowered, and equipped to deliver engaging and accessible online training sessions.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities — particularly those with lived experience of autism, learning disability or neurodiversity — and from groups currently under-represented in our workforce.

You will:

• Facilitate Oliver McGowan Tier 1 training sessions online across the Sussex area
• Support co-trainers with lived experience to prepare for and deliver sessions
• Ensure accessibility needs are met, including support with travel, technology and materials
• Work with the wider Lived Experience Training team to manage registers, feedback and session administration
• Promote inclusion, respect and empowerment throughout all aspects of the training programme

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Understanding of barriers faced by autistic people and people with learning disabilities, and a commitment to inclusion
• Experience delivering online training sessions, ideally in health, social care or education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — especially in remote settings
• The ability to balance co-trainers’ support needs with those of learners
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and adapting to different environments

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 use their expertise to drive positive change in health and social care.

You’ll join a welcoming, values-led team that’s committed to inclusion, development and ensuring lived experience shapes the future of professional practice.

Questions about the role?
Please contact Impact Initiatives and ask for James Parmenter or mark your email for his attention.

Closing date: 9:00 am, Monday 8th December 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 15th December 2025

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant may be subject to a DBS check.