Wellbeing in Nature Facilitator - EHCP Tutor for 16-25 year olds Suffolk
Job description
All applicants please go to https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/24686?identifier=thegreenlighttrust to apply
Are you passionate about teaching and inspiring young people to reach their full potential?
Do believe in supporting and guiding them in a non-judgemental, open and compassionate way?
Do you have an accepting and caring manner that helps you to build trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds?
Do you find inspiration in nature?
Are you able to focus on a young person’s strengths and ambitions in order to help them build confidence and self-esteem to move them forwards towards their future dreams?
If you are answering yes to these questions and feeling excited by reading them then perhaps the role of Wellbeing in Nature EHCP Tutor at the Green Light Trust is the job for you.
At Green Light Trust we use the power of nature to support young people who face challenges in their lives. This could be in relation to difficulties engaging with their learning, behavioural challenges, mental health and wellbeing, domestic circumstances or additional learning needs.
Our work quite literally changes lives and is at the cutting edge of person-centred care and education practice. We work with young people to build their own learning programmes that is supportive of their individual needs and stay with them long enough to enable them to develop beyond our support, building resilience, confidence, and self-esteem.
If you come from a teaching, outdoor education, conservation or youth work background this could be the role for you. If you don’t, but are inspired to teach other and have other relevant experience along with a passion for helping people we would like to hear from you.
Purpose of the role
Our innovative work with young people is growing rapidly, leading to us expanding our delivery provision for 16 – 25-year-olds. You will come from either a teaching or youth work background, with a passion and interest in the natural environment. You will work alongside the EHCP manager and the learner to co-design suitable activity to progress learners and provide opportunities for young people to engage in education, learn essential life skills and grow in confidence and self-esteem within the natural environment. You will work with participants to achieve EHCP outcomes and short-term person-centred goals, liaising with your colleagues and partner organisations to progress them. You will be patient, positive, culturally smart and have the ability to flex your approach to motivate and encourage. Part of this role is physically active within an outdoor setting, all year round.
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone with the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and young people, either 1:1 or in small groups
- Working with people with additional or/and special educational needs
- Writing person-centred learning and development programmes for groups and individuals
- Maintaining good relationships with partners and families to achieve outcomes
- Knowledge of with Education and Health Care Plans
- Clear understanding of inclusive learning
- Awareness of how the natural environment can be used as a tool to engage and develop learners
- Experience of compiling information and reports
Essential Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your approach and style
- Creative thinker, with proven problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate respect for all cultures, religions and beliefs
- Resilient and driven to achieve results important to the young person
- Proven ICT skills, with Microsoft packages
- Strong team player
Desirable
- Experience of working in the natural environment either in a conservation or education setting
- Experience in managing and achieving outcomes in Education and Health Care Plans
- A working knowledge of Forest School delivery
- A teaching qualification or PTLLS, CTTLLS or DTLLS
- Practical experience within the natural environment (e.g. conservation, woodland management, bushcraft, green woodworking or outdoor education)
Although your primary focus will be working with EHCP participants to progress their learning, wellbeing and social needs, you will also have opportunity to work on Adult Mental Health courses, Step-By-Step (SEND) and our Natural Alternative (children and young people) programme, providing additional diversity within the role.
Characteristics:
- Ability to focus on positive qualities to enhance individuals self-worth
- Ability to inspire personal development and confidence
- Ability to help and inspire individuals to set themselves challenges
- Be confident, charismatic and communicative
- Be able to demonstrate respect for all cultures, religions and beliefs
- Highly motivated and able to work using own initiative
- Ability to reflect on own practice
- Culturally competent
- Ability to work as part of the Delivery Team or individually
- Organised, systematic and methodical
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible to the needs of the charity
- Understanding of the importance of observation & recording within a learning environment
- Adhere to all GLT policies and procedures
Other details
Probation period 3 months from start of employment.
Place of work Across Suffolk - flexibility required. Working from home will be an option for part of the role where administrative or planning tasks are required.
Travel A full, clean driving license is essential, as travel is required to fulfil the role.
The standard Green Light Trust mileage rate will be payable for the business use of the post holder’s private car.
DBS Fully Enhanced DBS will be required in the event of a successful application, as you will be in contact with vulnerable adults and children.
Equal opportunities The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Full Terms and Conditions Will be provided with letter of appointment.
Registered charity number
1000977
These posts are open to all, including candidates who are from backgrounds currently underrepresented within green and woodland spaces and we therefore encourage people from minority communities to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICATIONS INCLUDING A CV AND COVER LETTER WILL BE CONSIDERED
Benefits
Generous reward package inc 33 days Annual leave (inc x8 bank holidays); Time off in Lieu/flexitime; Counselling sessions (x6/yr); Pension 3% employer/5% employee; Company sick pay; Staff social events; Trust funded training and qualifications; Team building events & access to Reward Gateway
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,521.51-£28,397.72 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
GLT follow all appropriate COVID 19 precautions including weekly testing.
Application question(s):
- To apply, please go to https://www.greenlighttrust.org/wellbeing-in-nature-facilitator-ehcp-tutor-for-16-25-yr-olds to upload your CV and cover letter.
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
- Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
