Do you want to help disabled people improve their digital literacy? Technology plays an important role in the lives of people with learning disabilities, helping them connect with the world in ways that weren’t previously possible.
We are looking for a tutor to run engaging group sessions that teach people how to confidently use technology to live more independently and increase their employability.
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 to help us make that happen.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll plan and deliver activities to support the student’s learning goals, ensuring sessions are creative, challenging and engaging.
- You’ll use technology to teach a range of topics to support learning independent use of technology to develop practical and work-based skills.
- You’ll use a range of communication aids, including digital inclusion tools to develop a positive rapport with students on our Digital Skills programmes.
About you
- You have experience working with or supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism either in a personal or professional capacity.
- You have experience in planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating project.
- You have the energy, creativity, and empathy to inspire those around you and help them reach their goals.
- Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, and you believe in equality for all.
Full job description and person specification.
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 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. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for 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 benefits when working at Share.
How to apply
We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible to provide the best possible service.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV and a cover letter addressing the three questions below:
- What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
- What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
- How would you use digital technology to increase independence in our student's day-to-day lives?
Please send us your CV and cover letter to hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk.
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us before 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.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, 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.
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We look forward to receiving your application.