Overview

Who we are:

The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!

Introduction

to the role

Working in partnership with an Expert by Experience Co-Trainer, the Facilitator Trainer leads sessions, guides discussion, and ensures the content is delivered to the required national standard. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging learning environment that improves understanding, challenges attitudes, and promotes high-quality, person-centred support for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

Brief outline of the role

The Oliver McGowan Facilitator Trainer delivers the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism in partnership with an Expert by Experience Co-Trainer, ensuring sessions are engaging, interactive, and meet national quality standards. They facilitate discussions and learning activities in a safe, inclusive environment, manage session logistics, and promote values of dignity, respect, and person-centred practice throughout the training.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or who identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.

We are also

Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
Accredited as an Investors in People employer
Real Living Wage Employer

Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

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Please apply by filling in an application form or alternatively by sending a CV and cover letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing this to Please state clearly which job you are applying for and the location when emailing recruitment

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