Life Skills Tutor

YMCA Derbyshire; Derby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Derbyshire seeks a Life Skills Tutor to support young people in their personal development. This role involves teaching essential skills in a community-focused environment, helping individuals achieve independence and confidence. The ideal candidate will have expertise in construction, horticulture, or IT, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. Join a dedicated team making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary

Real Living Wage

Training and Development

Smart Health app access

Christmas/Easter and Quarterly Treats

Your Birthday off every year

Long Service rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Relevant qualification or industrial experience in gardening, building, or joinery.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in housing provision and life skills.
• Help young people grow confidence and move into education or employment.

Skills

Construction

Horticulture

IT

Communication

Education

GCSE maths and English at level 4

CET or equivalent

TAQA 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.

We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.

Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.

Position:

Life Skills Tutor

Based: Ilkeston

Salary: £10,017.28pa - £10,366.72pa (depending on experience/qualifications)

Hours: 14 hrs per week

Do you have skills in construction, horticulture, or IT. If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.

In order to change lives YMCA Derbyshire run and market a number of commercial and support services to support a whole range of different young people.

We are seeking a creative thinker with a ‘can-do’ attitude and an ability to influence others to use our services.

This fast-paced and varied role gives an individual the chance to make a real impact on our leaner's success.

Requirements:

Ideally you will have the following: -

• CET or equivalent or commitment to work towards
• GCSE maths and English at level 4 or above (or equivalent)
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases and Outlook
• TAQA 3 qualification or commitment to work towards
• A relevant up to date qualification or industrial experience in a vocational area like gardening, building, painting and decorating or joinery.
• Previous experience of working within young people.
  
  

A driving license and use of own car is essential.

At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.

The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.

Other information:

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday (pro rata) as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service
• People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
• Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
• Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
• Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
• Real Living Wage
• Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
• Your Birthday off every year
• Long Service rewards
• Training and Development
• and more
  
  

For an informal chat please contact Gary Lambert on 07525984375 during the hours of 9am – 4pm

Closing date; 30th May 2025

Interview Date; TBC

Vision

Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:

– So, they can fulfil their dreams;

– have a safe space to learn and grow;

– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and

– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.

Together we create places where people flourish.

Mission

To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere

YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities

We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.

By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.