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: Supported Futures –Life skills tutor - Curriculum design and delivery focus Based – at various YMCA Derbyshire delivery sites Salary – £23,310 - £24,510 Pro Rata (depending on qualifications) Hours– 28 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at YMCA Derbyshire; 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. Within this role is to you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a life skills programme to a group 10 learners with SEMH needs ensuring that learning outcomes are met. You will be working within a team of 3 people to ensure that the young people receive the education, training, and wellbeing support the require to enable them to progress into further education, employment and transition into independent living. You will be required to comply with funding body and awarding organisation requirements in terms of administration and registration of learners and to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained in line with quality improvement and regulatory requirements. You will be required to provide a high quality, non-judgemental, empowering, holistic service by delivering an effective and efficient service to learners and promoting a safe and caring environment. It is our responsibility to ensure we focus on developing solutions and assets instead of just supporting problems and deficits. We must look for qualities in people that can be nurtured as assets and strengthened through new experiences. Putting plans in place that will develop these qualities and enabling people to thrive, not just supporting people to cope. Duties will involve ; Development and delivery of a life skills curriculum to develop young people with SEMH needs to enable effective next steps into independent living, further education or employment. You will operate as the lead for this area of work. Creating a learning environment were development of positive relationships and behaviours is core to delivery. To operate as part of the broader Key college team to meet organisational needs. To assist in ensuring compliance with all core external partner and internal organisational policies, procedures and processes. Requirements: 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 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 Heatlh 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 Louise Curd on 07471351183 during the hours of 9am – 4pm Closing date; 9th December 2024 Interview Date; 13th and 16th December 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible 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.
