- Address: Realise Futures, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NZ
- Salary: £27,150 per annum
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 0324
Job Vacancy: Employment Skills Trainer - Restart.
Job Ref: 106-25.
Location: Ipswich.
About Us
We are committed to helping individuals back into sustainable employment through the Employment Restart Scheme. Our mission is to provide tailored support and development to those who need it most, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s job market.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Skills Tutor to join our team. In this role, you will deliver personalised training and development sessions to individuals who are part of the Employment Restart Scheme. You will work with participants to help them enhance their employability skills, boost confidence, and support them in securing long-term, meaningful employment.
About us:
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal and government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through three company departments, Learning Coaching and Advice, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses).
Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including:
- flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
- a performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
- 45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)
- an Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team
- an Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM
- 25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
- an additional day of paid leave around your birthday
- an additional paid wellbeing day
- 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service
- an additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures
- a disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence
- a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family
- trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
- a Cycle to Work scheme
- an occupational pension scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
- deliver high-quality, interactive training sessions on employability skills such as CV writing, interview techniques, job search strategies, time management and communication skills
- provide one-on-one coaching and guidance to individuals to address their specific needs and career goals
- assess participant progress and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement and engagement
- collaborate with other team members to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to participant support
- maintain accurate records of participant progress and achievements
- encourage and motivate participants to stay committed to their personal development and job search.
Specific qualifications or training essential to the job are:
- minimum of Level 3 teaching qualification
- minimum of Level 3 subject specific qualification or established expertise
- minimum Level 2 in English and mathematics
- ICT Office skills and Internet usage
- relevant subject at degree level is essential for tutors delivering English and Maths outcomes.
Why Join Us?
- make a real difference in people’s lives by helping them unlock their potential
- gain valuable experience working with a diverse group of individuals
- opportunities for professional development and training
- be part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to creating positive outcomes.
If this sounds like you, and you are excited to begin, please contact Emma Manning on 07729 046595 for an informal discussion.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
Please download a copy of the full Job Description (word)
To apply, please visit our website and complete the online application form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button on the vacancy post.
Please note that internal candidates will be given preference for redeployment opportunities.
If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the application form, please email Recruitment@realisefutures.org
Please ensure you are available on these dates prior to applying.
Realise Futures CIC
A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in three divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.