Role Description
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
Essential:
Full UK drivers License with access to own vehicle

Job Summary
The Learning Disability and AutismTrainer 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

Responsibility for delivery of training courses within your remit including the following: -
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 supervisory 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.

About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
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Our Benefits
SeeAbility Total Rewards Package
Your development and appreciation

Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate

Annual?excellence awards

Long service awards every 5 years and recognition

Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future

Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career

Your work-life balance

28 days?holiday (incl. bank holidays pro-rata)

Life events: Time off when you need it most

2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service

Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay

Paid Fertility Leave

Carers Leave available

Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation

Your money goes further

£500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues

Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends

Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts

Discounts and cashback?at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities

Access to Tickets for Good

Pay reviews?and commitment to pay competitive rates

Employer contributory?pension?scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future

Refer a friend and receive?£600

Paid?DBS?and renewals

Season ticket?loans

Your wellbeing counts

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance?of 2x annual salary

Free 24/7?employee assistance programme?for advice and support

Free eye test

Discounted Gym Membership

Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team

Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:

A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

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