
Nothing about us, without us
Are you someone with a learning disability or autism who is passionate about making a real impact? This is your chance to help shape the way health and social care staff understand and support people with learning disabilities and autism.
About Oliver McGowan and why this role is important
Above is a video create to inform you on why Oliver's Training has been created and why it is important to learn about.
Our current job opportunities
Expert with Lived Experience Co-Trainer
If you would like further information on the frequently asked questions, please view our easy read document (docx / 9 MB).
Working for us and what we can offer you
We can offer you a range of employee benefits, including a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, a government pension scheme and access to our Everybody Benefits package, which includes a variety of retail discounts.
We can offer you a comprehensive benefits package, which can be found in our 'Total Rewards.'

Living and working in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a safe and nice place to live and work. You can enjoy big parks, green countryside, beaches, villages, towns, and cities. North Yorkshire is one of the best places to live in the UK. Crime is very low.
It’s also easy to travel. There are lots of jobs in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire is a good place for families. You can enjoy nature, work, and a good life.
Application tips
Before completing your application, please ensure that you read the job description document carefully - the information within these documents can be used as a guide for you to complete your supporting evidence section within your application. This document can be found in the “key documents” section of the advert. You do not need to have every skill listed in the document, but we want to hear which ones you have.
This section is very important and will play a key role in the success of your application so please take you time when completing it.
Questions
There is a visual FAQS sheet please read our easy read document (docx / 9 MB).
If you would like help filling in your application form, or have any other questions, you can request help from North Yorkshire Councils’ Supported Employment Team, please email them at: Supported.employment@northyorks.gov.uk before the 23 May 2025 and a member of the team will contact you within 2-3 working days.
How to apply
To apply for this role please complete the application form below and send it back to us by email Sophie.hills@northyorks.gov.uk before the closing date of 30 May 2025.
Job application form (docx / 34 KB)
What happens next
Shortlisting
All applications will be reviewed after the closing date. The people shortlisting will look at the questions you have answered on your form. They will make contact with you if you are invited for an interview.
Interview
If you are successfully selected for an interview you will be contacted by us in advance of the interview to let you know. We will phone you or email you using the details you have given on your application form.
We will let you know the date, time and place of the interview that you have been selected for. The interviews will be held on the week starting the 2 June.