Co-production and Advocacy Facilitator
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,824 per annum (pay award pending) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 297104 |
Summary
Fixed Term until June 2027
We are seeking a Co-production and Advocacy Facilitator to support and work alongside self advocates with a Leaning disability and autistic people to deliver engagement activity, and develop inclusive, responsive services across Sunderland and beyond to influence the services andnbsp;and policy that affect their lives.
About the role
You will work alongside people with learning disabilities and autistic people to ensure their views shape services, training, consultations, and community activity.
What youandrsquo;ll do
Support and mentor self-advocates.
Develop co-production, outreach, and community engagement activity.
Co-produce and deliver training and consultation activity with people with lived experience.
Build positive relationships with individuals, families, partners, and services.
Help ensure lived experience shapes local services and policy
What weandrsquo;re looking for
Commitment to inclusion, co-production, and empowering people with lived experience.
Experience in advocacy, engagement, community work, or a related role.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to organise work, maintain records, and manage day-to-day administration.
Confidence using digital tools and everyday office applications.
Responsible to: CEO
Annual Leave:andnbsp;26 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 yearsandrsquo; service. (plus all bank holidays)
Working Arrangements: 80% Office, 20% work from home when appropriate
Pension: NEST
For an applications pack please email hello@sunderlandpeoplefirst.com
Closing date: 5pm on 15th June 2026
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We are seeking a Co-production and Advocacy Facilitator to support and work alongside self advocates with a Leaning disability and autistic people to deliver engagement activity, and develop inclusive, responsive services across Sunderland and beyond to influence the services andnbsp;and policy that affect their lives.
About the role
You will work alongside people with learning disabilities and autistic people to ensure their views shape services, training, consultations, and community activity.
What youandrsquo;ll do
Support and mentor self-advocates.
Develop co-production, outreach, and community engagement activity.
Co-produce and deliver training and consultation activity with people with lived experience.
Build positive relationships with individuals, families, partners, and services.
Help ensure lived experience shapes local services and policy
What weandrsquo;re looking for
Commitment to inclusion, co-production, and empowering people with lived experience.
Experience in advocacy, engagement, community work, or a related role.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to organise work, maintain records, and manage day-to-day administration.
Confidence using digital tools and everyday office applications.
Responsible to: CEO
Annual Leave:andnbsp;26 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 yearsandrsquo; service. (plus all bank holidays)
Working Arrangements: 80% Office, 20% work from home when appropriate
Pension: NEST
For an applications pack please email hello@sunderlandpeoplefirst.com
Closing date: 5pm on 15th June 2026
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