Job Advert Mencap are seeking 3 Relief Learning Disability and Sport Co-trainers to join our incredible team. The three locations are South West - focused around St Austell and the Clay Country, Midlands with a focus on Nottingham and Derby and the North focused around Bradford St Helens. As a Relief Co-Trainer, you?ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities: ? Workshop Delivery: Lead parts of the workshop, including introductions, icebreakers, setting ground rules, and summarising sessions. Help deliver activities and support attendees during sessions. Gather and record feedback from participants. ? Preparation and Support: Collaborate with tutors to prepare for workshops, including setting up rooms and managing materials. Assist in creating and updating workshop content to ensure accessibility and engagement. ? Representation: Represent Mencap positively and professionally. Advocate for the inclusion of people with learning disabilities. What we?re looking for : Passion for sports and promoting inclusion. 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 broader Mencap Sport initiatives. Workshop times : The Learning Disability and Sport Co-trainer will be trained and supported by the Network Development Partner to deliver this workshop. The workshop is delivered over 3 hours in a community setting with travel either side. It can also be delivered online over 2 hours with half an hour either side for technology set up and feedback. This role will require travelling to different locations and venues. We are recruiting 3 Co trainers one in the North, South West and Central England. You will need to be able to travel independently from home to venues. Mencap will support with the transport planning but staff may not be able to be on the journey with you. The Learning Disability and Sport workshop is scheduled around workshop requests, you will need to be flexible as sessions can take place at different times during the week, including evenings and weekends. This is a relief worker position. Mencap induction training will be given. The number of hours to work are dependent on requests for the workshop. We estimate initially a maximum of 5 workshops each year. With each workshop being a minimum of 6 hours, maximum dependant on distance of the venue. Accessible application formats: If you require any alternative ways to apply, please let us know, video, audio message, as examples. Please get in contact with us to discuss options or for more information about the role please call Jon Stonebridge on We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Job ID: 33331 Benefits As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people?s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. Flexibility to work the hours you choose Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to award winning training and development *T&C?s apply based on contract About Mencap We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. Our work includes; providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose providing advice through our help lines and web sites
