Darlington Association on Disability

Co-Trainer for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (training can be provided)

Job Type: DAD

Trainers – who are Autistic or a person who has a Learning Disability

We are looking for people who are already qualified or willing to learn how to become an Oliver McGowan Mandatory Trainer on Learning Disability and Autism.

Trainers are needed to deliver in person to up to 30 people at a time.

You would work with another trainer to assist you to deliver the session.

Learning Disability Trainers would train on Learning Disability and Autistic Trainers will train on Autism.

Wage:  

When training to be a Co-Trainer you will be paid £12.21 per hour, plus £1.48 holiday allowance per hour = £13.69 per hour in total. 

When you are a qualified Co-Trainer you will be paid £13.05 per hour plus a holiday allowance of £1.58 per hour = £14.63 per hour in total.

Hours:

Casual hours as needed. When delivering training the working hours will be between 4 to 7 a day. Learning Disability trainers work on a morning, Autistic Trainers work on the afternoon.

For an easy read version about the job - click here

For more information about the job call Jenny on 07759903188

Apply online for Co-Trainer for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (training can be provided)

---

Driver

Job Type: DAD

Darlington Association on Disability have a new opportunity…..a Driver to join the new Accessible Transport Service team

We are looking for a Driver to provide a high-quality transport service for disabled people and carers, using DAD’s accessible vehicles or your own vehicle, where applicable.

Minimum of 15 hours per week - £12.21 per hour

We are looking for….

A respectful, courteous, well mannered, applicant

• who is able to maintain confidentiality,
• with the ability to work with all customers and treat people equally.
• has experience of working with disabled people
• has entitlement to drive minibus (this is either car licence obtained prior to January 1997 or D1 entitlement if test was taken after January 1997)
• is able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including evenings and weekends
• has at least two years driving experience and current clean driving licence
• Minimum age of 21 years old

DAD is a flexible, supportive employer with training opportunities available.

And….

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata increasing by one day per year after 3 years’ service (max 30 days plus bank hols)
• An employee assistance programme (i.e. confidential financial and legal advice and a counselling line)
• GP Helpline
• Pension scheme

Closing Date:  9th September 2025

Apply online for Driver

---