Relief Co-Trainer

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Do you have a learning disability and enjoy meeting new people and sharing your experiences? Would you like to help other people with learning disabilities feel more confident and get involved in sport and physical activity? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Mencap is looking for a Relief Learning Disability and Sport Co-Trainer to join our team in the South West, mainly around St Austell and Clay Country.

In this role, you will use your own experiences to help deliver workshops, encourage people to be active, and promote inclusion in sport.

What will you do?

As a Relief Co-Trainer, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities:

• Workshop delivery: Lead parts of workshops, including introductions, icebreakers, setting ground rules and summarising sessions. Support activities and gather feedback from participants.
• Preparation and support: Work with tutors to prepare for workshops, including setting up rooms and materials. Help create and update workshop content to make it accessible and engaging.
• Representation: Represent Mencap in a positive and professional way and promote the inclusion of people with learning disabilities.

What are we looking for?

• A person with a learning disability.
• An interest in sport and promoting inclusion.
• A positive, professional and approachable attitude.
• Confidence in sharing personal experiences and discussing the benefits of sport for people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to challenge negative attitudes constructively.
• Willingness to support wider Mencap Sport initiatives.

What do the workshop hours and delivery look like?

• Workshops are delivered in person (typically 3 hours, plus travel time) or online (typically 2 hours, plus setup and feedback time).
• Flexible availability is required, as workshops may take place during the day, in the evening or at weekends.
• This is a relief worker position, with hours dependent on workshop demand.
• Full Mencap induction and training will be provided.
• We currently estimate up to 5 workshops per year.
• Each workshop requires a minimum commitment of approximately 6 hours, depending on travel requirements.

Travel requirements

This role involves travelling to different venues within the region.

You will need to be able to travel independently from home to workshop locations. Mencap can support with transport planning, but staff may not always be able to accompany you on your journey.

This role is intended for people with a learning disability. We believe lived experience is essential to delivering this work and welcome applications from people with a learning disability who meet the requirements of the role.

Accessible application formats

If you require an alternative way to apply, such as a video or audio message, please contact us to discuss the options available.

For more information about the role, please call Jon Stonebridge on 07808 182224.

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

This vacancy closes on Tuesday 27th October.

Job ID: 36994

Benefits

Flexibility to work the hours you choose

Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued

Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live their lives to the full. We campaign for a fairer society. We work with families and partners to build inclusive communities. And we deliver the services people need to live their lives.

Everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.