Growing Lives Tutor / Supervisor

Derventio Housing Trust; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in East Midlands is seeking a dedicated individual to lead teams in their Growing Lives project. Responsibilities include supervising activities such as horticulture and arts & crafts, ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates must possess a valid driving license as well as a vehicle for work-related travel. This position offers flexible working hours between part-time and full-time, with an attractive benefits package that includes holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday increasing to 33

8% contributory pension

Death in service and critical illness cover

Mileage paid for work journeys

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and facilitating activities.
• Willingness to adapt and work flexibly.
• Valid driving license and vehicle use for work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams in the Growing Lives project.
• Ensure safety and risk assessments are carried out.
• Provide a range of engaging activities for participants.

Skills

Team leadership

Flexible working

Initiative

Horticulture knowledge

Arts and crafts

Job description

Derventio is at the forefront of housing and support services. As part of the Growing Lives team, you will make a real difference to people’s lives.

This role is to lead and supervise teams of participants and ensure individual and activity risk assessments are considered, and healthy and safe work practices are adhered to at all times

You will be required to work on the Growing Lives project which aims to Support, Participate, Assets, Resilience, Knowledge (SPARK) disadvantaged people into taking control of their lives and become positive and active members of their communities. An ability to work on your own initiative as well as working well as part of a team is essential.

This role includes providing a range of activities and workshop sessions to an agreed timetable including: horticulture, furniture up-cycling, arts & crafts, creative writing, relaxation and wellbeing, cooking and healthy eating, are just to name a few!

The successful applicant will need to be prepared to use Company vehicles to assist in transport of participants to and from pick up locations.

This is a rewarding and challenging job that will require you to be calm, professional and flexible. If you possess these skills and want to make a positive difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

• Flexible hours from part-time to full-time (24-40 hours per week)
• We consider all applicants on their merit and not on their past.
• Remuneration packages commensurate with level of skills and experience.
• You must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• A valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
• Milage paid for journeys on work business.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 33 at one years’ service, and additional service increments.
• 8% contributory pension (EMPLOYER).
• Death in service and critical illness cover after qualifying period.

To apply

If you are interested in this position, please email [e-mail] attaching your CV and stating which role(s) you are interested in