Job Vacancy: Employment Skills Trainer – Restart
Job Ref: 092-25
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Salary: £15,390 rising to £16,290 from 1st April 2025
- Hours Available: 22.2 hours per week
- Location: Ipswich
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 dynamic and compassionate Skills Tutor to join our team. In this role, you will deliver personalized 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.
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 maths
· ICT Office skills and Internet usage.
· Relevant subject at degree level is essential for tutors delivering English and Maths outcome
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.
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For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact: Emma Manning Emma.Manning@Realisefutures.org
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
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 &
government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work,
learning and life through four company departments, Learning Coaching & Advice,
Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).
We 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 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.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including;
- Flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
- Performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
- 45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)
- Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team
- Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
- 25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
- Additional day of paid leave around your birthday
- 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
- 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
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Occupational pension scheme
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the Online Application Form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the Application Form, please email: Recruitment@realisefutures.org
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.
