Do you want to help adults with learning disabilities develop their creativity, explore the work of famous artists and make use of natural materials from the garden? We are looking for a creative Arts and Crafts Tutor. You will be responsible for delivering and evaluating the day, as well as providing feedback on student development and wellbeing.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy, and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll plan and deliver a programme of activities to support the student's learning goals,
- You’ll deliver creative, challenging and engaging sessions both inside and outside of Share’s training centre
- You’ll support in assessing students’ learning and health needs and contribute to designing each student’s individual development plan
Who we’re looking for
- You’ve worked in a social care environment, ideally supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
- You have experience in supporting disabled people to live independent, autonomous and happy lives
- You’re a strong team player and natural leader who enjoys working alongside others to achieve goals.
- You’re a skilled communicator, able to build trust and rapport with people from all backgrounds
- Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen.
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Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. We have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership of making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
Full list of the benefits when working for Share.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:
- What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
- What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
- What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Tutor?
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team at hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to the interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us on 020 7924 2949.
Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found here: https://www.sharecommunity.org.uk/privacy-policy-job-applicants
We look forward to receiving your application.
We may decide to close recruitment earlier if we receive sufficient applications.