Trainer- Complex Needs Team

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Complex Needs Team at the York and Scarborough Trust, for a Trainer delivering sessions around The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism..

The Training Facilitator will be responsible for delivering the learning disability and autism training to Trust staff and commissioned partners. You will deliver this training alongside co-expert trainers.

You will be fully supported by management during this 2 year fixed term tenure.  If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

• Role models exemplary behaviour in terms of conduct, attitude, performance, when delivering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism and The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Trainers’ Training.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively support and co‑facilitate the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training with experts by experience.
• Demonstrates best practice facilitating training.
• Ensures all the learning outcomes are fully achieved.
• Recognises and addresses the needs of individuals and the group prior to, during and after the session.
• Appropriately challenges poor practice.
• Keeps up to date with current and emerging thinking in health and social care practice, learning disability and autism, laws of consent (UK), The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Human Rights Act 1998, The Autism Act 2009, Do Not Attempt Cardiovascular Resuscitation (DNACPR) case law, LeDeR and other associated data.
• Identifies trends and issues, escalating and acting on these as appropriate.
• Proactively reflects on own practice to improve performance.
• Facilitate, deliver training agenda to time, trajectory and target.
• Support the lead trainer to ensure the program and delivery is reviewed and audited in line with local policies and national program review.
• Facilitate implementation of any research‑based changes to national program and practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.