Trainer

To help create and deliver short training courses either in person or online using Zoom.

We work in partnership with a range of organisations, and Disabled People to support them to develop their workforce by promoting the role of Personal Assistants in Care.  

We can share our knowledge and experiences of independent living. We want people to have all the support and information they need to work out their own solutions and make informed choices. We also want to ensure people are getting what they are entitled to.

We’re here to provide information and peer support to help people make the best use of the health and care system to live the life they want.  DPV is user-led.

1. To prepare lesson plans and to create training material/courses.
2. To design and deliver an in-house portfolio of training programmes either in-person or online.
3. To engage and support adults with a wide range of diverse needs.
4. To undertake evaluations to identify areas of improvement.
5. To support others to learn the basics of being a Personal Assistant in Care including modules like active listening.  
6. To offer advice, information, support and training to Disabled People, who want to use Direct Payments.
7. To work with learners on a one-to-one basis or in a small group, usually in a public venue such as: a library, or community centre.
8. To run Disability Equality Training courses focusing on the social model of disability.
9. To help Disabled People be safe online.
10. To observe our Volunteers’ Code of Conduct.

Skills

Qualities:

• The willingness to pass on your skills and knowledge to other Disabled People and highlight the many benefits of using Direct Payments to employ a Personal Assistant in Care.
• Patient.
• Able to explain concepts like the social model of disability in a simple, clear way.
• Ability to work in a respectful and professional manner.

Skills:

• Training or teaching background.
• Experience in training needs analysis, learning design and training delivery, strong communication skills to establish rapport, actively listen, and clearly convey information.
• Use appropriate language and communication strategies to ensure understanding for people with different communication needs.
• Have effective presentation skills, including structuring content logically, using visual aids appropriately, and delivering information in an engaging and compelling manner.
• Able to adapt your presentation style to the needs and preferences of the group.
• Technical experience needed to run group learning sessions in person or remotely via Zoom or Teams.

Other requirements:

• Able to travel to a variety of local venues.
• Lived experience of disability