Job title: Self-Employed Support Worker (Oliver McGowan Training Support)
Pay: £20 per hour (self-employed)
Hours: Approx. 20 hours per week
Locations covered: Bath, Swindon, Wiltshire & South West (with occasional travel further afield)
Reporting to: Project Officer and Director
About OM Training Hub
OM Training Hub is an independent organisation creating a centralised space to connect Approved Trainers and Service Providers with individuals and organisations who require the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism. Our mission is to make this training affordable and accessible, while supporting and enhancing opportunities for Facilitators and Expert Co-Trainers.
The role
We’re recruiting self-employed Support Workers to provide calm, enabling support to our Expert Co-Trainers (Experts by Lived Experience), helping them feel confident and supported in delivering training. This includes online session support, travel support for face-to-face delivery, and proactive coordination with the OMTH core team.
Important: This role does not include any elements of physical care.
Key responsibilities
Training support (online):
- Support co-trainers during online sessions (2–4 sessions per week, 3–4 hours each including travel)
- Provide emotional reassurance before, during and after sessions as needed
- Work towards enabling co-trainers to deliver sessions more independently over time
Travel support (face-to-face):
- Accompany co-trainers to face-to-face sessions (approx. 2–4 per week, increasing from April 2026)
- Support travel training via public transport, aiming for increasing independence
- Coordinate travel plans with the Project Officer
- Help source a replacement co-trainer if someone is unwell
- A training session is typically 3 hours, with travel meaning your day may be 5–7 hours depending on location/transport
Communication & coordination:
- Maintain regular communication with the Project Officer about rotas, travel, and any concerns
- Liaise with co-trainers to organise cover when needed
- Work collaboratively with the OMTH Core Team to understand training delivery prior to supporting sessions
Induction & team integration:
Receive induction from the OMTH Core Team
- Attend a group meet-and-greet with co-trainers in Swindon, followed by individual introductions
Travel & expenses
- Mileage reimbursed at £0.45 per mile (invoiced directly to the Hub)
- Train travel can be arranged/purchased by OMTH Core Team
- Occasional overnight stays may be required (with advance notice)
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Experience and knowledge of Learning Disability and Autism
- Strong communication skills
- Able to provide calm, supportive emotional assistance
- Comfortable using public transport with others
- Reliable, organised and proactive
Desirable:
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Experience in training or education support settings
Additional notes
- No physical care required (e.g. toileting/manual handling)
- No formal care plans: only one-page profiles per support worker to share with co-trainers
Apply / contact
Please email [email protected] with a brief covering note and your CV.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £20.00 per hour
Experience:
- Learning Disability support: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
