Job summary
- Main area
- Oliver McGowan
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (From start date)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Annualised hours
- Job ref
- 311-H1070-26
- Employer
- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trust Headquarters
- Town
- Ashton-Under-Lyne
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Oliver McGowan Co-Trainer
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the experiences and outcomes of autistic people and people with a learning disability through the delivery of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
We are looking for an Oliver McGowan Co-Trainers to join our Greater Manchester training programme. In this role, you will work alongside trained Facilitating Trainers to deliver training to health and social care staff.
You will use your lived experience of autism and/or learning disability to help staff better understand the needs, experiences and challenges of autistic people and people with a learning disability. By sharing your experiences and perspectives, you will help learners understand how good support, communication and person-centred care can make a positive difference to people's lives.
You will take part in training sessions, support discussions and learning activities, and help learners reflect on how they can improve the care and support they provide.
The role involves working with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations across Greater Manchester, including NHS trusts, local authorities and other health and social care organisations.
Main duties of the job
· We particularly welcome applications from autistic people and people with a learning disability, as lived experience is central to this role.
Your lived experience is your expertise. Full training, support and development will be provided to help you succeed in the role.
We recognise that people communicate, learn and work in different ways. Reasonable adjustments and support are available throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
Applications can be made using the format that works best for you, including:
- Online application form
- Easy Read application form
- Plain English application for
Completed Easy Read and Plain English application forms should be emailed to [email protected] by Tuesday 20 October 2026.
If you need any support or adjustments to complete your application, please contact Julie Anderson using the email address above.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Good general level of education, literacy and communication skills sufficient to undertake the role.
- Lived experience as an autistic person and/or a person with a learning disability, with relevant knowledge sufficient to undertake the role equivalent to degree level
- Registered as an Oliver McGowan Co-trainer or commitment to undertake and complete training provided on appointment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism to degree level and a willingness to share personal experiences appropriately to support learning
- Be able to deliver training to health and social care staff
- Working with others as part of a team.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Have an understanding of issues around confidentiality
- Specialist knowledge around lived experience of individuals with a learning disability and/or autism.
Skills and Abilites
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate clearly and confidently with individuals and large groups of people.
- Good listening skills and ability to respond appropriately to questions and discussions.
- Willingness to learn and participate in training and development activities.
- Basic IT skills including the use of email.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Willing to work across Pennine Care and partner organisations as part of the collaborative delivery model
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Anderson
- Job title
- Learning and Development Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If you need any support or adjustments to complete your application, please contact Julie Anderson using the email address above.
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