DO YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO BE OUR DEVELOPMENT COACH:

• Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities—perhaps as a job coach, support worker, or in a similar role.
• Is a strong communicator and relationship-builder, highly organised, and full of ideas.
• Is committed to inclusion and eager to learn more about co-production and inclusive research (prior research experience is not essential—we will support you to develop in the role).
• Sees potential in others and knows how to bring it out.
  If you have a passion for advancing inclusion, shaping research, and building a stronger voice for people with learning disabilities, then please apply now with an up-to-date CV. The deadline for applications is 7th July 2025. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 14th July 2025.

ABOUT MENCAP

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We’re here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT INCLUSION AND DRIVEN TO CREATE REAL CHANGE? WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED AND PROACTIVE DEVELOPMENT COACH TO JOIN MENCAP’S SMALL YET DYNAMIC RESEARCH TEAM IN LONDON.

As a Development Coach, you will empower individuals with learning disabilities to excel in research roles and facilitate their involvement in shaping research concerning Learning Disabilities. You will support them in enhancing their skills, assuming new responsibilities, and influencing our research and impact activities. Additionally, you will advocate for inclusive practices throughout the organisation, identifying opportunities for engagement and driving positive change.
This is a Part time (15 to 22.5 hours per week). The hours will be spread across two or three full days. We are flexible with your work location; However, you are expected in the London office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to support team collaboration and service delivery.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A DEVELOPMENT COACH:

• Provide tailored, day-to-day support to colleagues with learning disabilities (LD), helping them grow in confidence, develop new skills, and thrive in their research role.
• Champion inclusive research practices across the organisation, identifying opportunities for meaningful involvement and leading positive change.
• Support the wider team in embedding co-production and inclusive approaches into our research and impact work.