Advocacy and Training Adviser
| Organisation | Opening Doors |
|---|---|
| Location | Opening Doors, 38a Bull Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1SX |
| Website | Visit organisation website |
| Contract type | Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2028 with a possibility of extension |
| Salary | £26,936 to £29,591 pro rata for part-time hours depending on skills and experience |
| Hours | 25 hours per week |
| Date posted | 28 April 2026 |
| Closing date | 26 May 2026 |
About the organisation
Opening Doors is a user-led self advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities. Our aim is for all adults with learning disabilities in Norfolk to be confident individuals, controlling their own lives and making their own decisions with support from people they trust. You can find out more at www.openingdoors.org.uk
About the role
The purpose of this role is to support adults with learning disabilities to delivery training, groups, conferences, projects and events.
You will work with people individually and in groups – supporting them to design and lead training for people with and without learning disabilities. You will work alongside the Training and Development Adviser to support training and research groups for adults with learning disabilities and assist with recruiting new members from outside Opening Doors.
You will support adults with learning disabilities to develop skills and confidence they need to undertake paid work in a range of settings. You will help to complete feedback and reports showing the work we have done and the impact it has had.
To discuss this job please call 01603 631433 and ask for Jo Brown or Louise Whitlam.
How to apply
1.Read the job pack from below or at https://www.openingdoors.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advocacy-and-Training-Adviser-Job-pack-2026.pdf
2.Fill in our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form which can be downloaded from below or at https://www.openingdoors.org.uk/how-to-be-involved/ or request them from our office by calling 01603 631433.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am Tuesday 26 May 2026 and interviews will be held on Friday 5 June and Monday 8 June 2026.
Invites to interview will be sent via email by Midday Friday 29 May 2026.
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