Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic people and those with learning disabilities? Join us as a Programme Support Admin for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. You'll play a vital role in supporting the rollout of Tier 1 and Tier 2 training across BDCFT, working alongside facilitators and experts with lived experience.
You will lead and support the delivery of the training alongside the facilitator and expert by experience co-trainers who will be autistic people and people with a learning disability.
Closing Date: 21st September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 25th September 2025
Interview Date: 9th October 2025 (Subject to change)
Main duties of the job
You'll provide timely and effective administrative support to the Programme Facilitator, coordinate training sessions, venues, and co-facilitators, and support marketing and communication strategies to promote training. You'll also monitor and evaluate programme delivery, ensure compliance with national standards, and offer pastoral support to co-facilitators, ensuring inclusive, safe environments. Your role will include maintaining accurate records, reporting to stakeholders, and championing continuous improvement while upholding Trust values.
Essential qualifications and experience include:
- GCSEs in English and Maths (A*-C) or equivalent experience
- Experience in general office duties and managing competing workloads
- Competence in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Understanding of autism, learning disability, and equality issues
Desirable:
- Completion of Oliver McGowan Training (or working towards)
- Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism
You'll need strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a sensitive, empathetic, and solutions-focused approach. This mobile role involves some on-site attendance and extensive use of computer equipment. You'll be expected to attend statutory and mandatory training and uphold safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety responsibilities.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics (A* - C grades) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising competing demands and workloads.
- Experience of maintaining administrative systems and processes
Desirable
- Experience of caring for people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional or personal role or can demonstrate an equivalent level or skills, knowledge and experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects, experts by experience and staff
- Has an up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics (A* - C grades) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising competing demands and workloads.
- Experience of maintaining administrative systems and processes
Desirable
- Experience of caring for people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional or personal role or can demonstrate an equivalent level or skills, knowledge and experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects, experts by experience and staff
- Has an up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
