Health Research Project Worker (with lived experience of learning disability)

Summary of the Role:

We are looking for a Health Research Project Worker with lived experience of learning disability. They will find out what issues are important to people with a learning disability.

They will tell researchers how to make research accessible to people with a learning disability. They will share accessible information about research with people with a learning disability. 

Job Purpose

To work with the Health Research Coordinator to consult with disabled people about issues important to them and to advise researchers in ARC West on making research processes accessible.

Hours and Pay

Hours:                 3 hours per week fixed term until 31st July 2027 (to be worked on Monday or Tuesday)

Contract:              Fixed Term.

Pension:               IG operates the NEST pension scheme and will contribute 3% subject to qualifying status.

Salary:                  £13.78 per hour.

Locations:            Railway House, Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1DG and offsite at locations across and occasionally outside of Gloucestershire.  There is the opportunity to work flexibly from home when not engaged in onsite visits.

Holiday:                28 days + Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Job Description (.docx download)

Safeguarding Policy (.pdf download)

Dates and how to apply 

Closing date:         9th January at midnight.

Shortlisting:          Monday 12th January.  

Please read the shortlisting criteria before preparing your application.

Interview date:       19th or 20th January.

For individuals wanting more information or to request a Job Pack, please email info@inclusion-glos.org or phone 01452 234003.

Alternatively, all documents can be downloaded from our website inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk/jobs/

An application form will be included in the Job Pack. We do not accept CVs without an application form.

Please let us know if you need these documents in another format.

Additional information:

We are proud to have been recognised with an Inclusive Employer award but realise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider charity sector. A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact, and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are currently underrepresented. This includes people from ethnically diverse communities, people with lived experience of disability or mental ill health, and people who are neurodiverse.

Charity Number – 1171559

This role isn’t funded by National Lottery funds or any other funds raised through the proceeds of a lottery, gambling or through interest or investments