Overview
Health & Wellbeing Tutor South Yorkshire role at Acorn Training Ltd. Hybrid location. Compensation: £26,000 - £30,000 / year.
The Health and Wellbeing Tutor supports adults who are unemployed or distanced from the job market to improve wellbeing, confidence, and personal development. You will help learners build physical, mental, and emotional resilience, inspire positive lifestyle changes, and empower individuals to pursue employment or further learning opportunities. Create an inclusive and motivating learning environment where learners feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging, in-person and remote sessions focused on improving learners’ wellbeing, confidence, self-care, personal development, and life skills.
* Tailor delivery to support learners with complex barriers to employment, including long-term unemployment, mental health challenges, or low confidence.
* Support learners in setting realistic personal and professional goals and develop action plans that help move them closer to work or further training.
* Facilitate group discussions, reflective activities, and interactive learning to help build social skills, motivation, and resilience.
* Provide individual support and encouragement to help learners overcome challenges and sustain positive progress.
* Regularly assess learners' wellbeing and progress, adapting learning strategies accordingly to meet individual needs.
* Build trust and rapport with learners, offering a safe, non-judgmental space where they feel empowered to take steps forward.
* Liaise with internal teams, support services, and external agencies to ensure wraparound support is in place for learners.
* Maintain accurate records of learner progress, attendance, and outcomes to support tracking and continuous improvement.
* Stay informed about developments in wellbeing, employability, and adult learning to ensure best practice delivery.
Performance Indicators
* High levels of learner attendance and engagement in sessions.
* High levels of learner progress from their starting point.
* High completion and achievement rates.
* Consistently good or better teaching, learning and assessment practice.
* Timely and accurate assessment decisions and feedback.
* Adherence to curriculum requirements and quality standards.
* Collaboration and teamwork with colleagues.
* Compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
* Professional development and continuous improvement.
* High levels of learner and stakeholder satisfaction.
Qualifications & Training
* Minimum Level 3 teaching learning and assessment qualification, such as AET or PTLLS (essential)
* Level 3 qualification in a related field (essential)
* Level 3 CAVA (essential)
* GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths (essential)
* Full, clean driving licence and access to vehicle/business insurance for travel (essential)
* Level 4 IQA qualification (desirable)
* Level 5 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) or equivalent (desirable)
* IOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification (desirable)
* First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)
Experience
* Experience working with adults who are unemployed or experiencing barriers to work (essential)
* Experience supporting individuals with wellbeing needs, such as mental health, low confidence, or isolation (essential)
* Experience delivering group sessions or workshops (essential)
* Experience in a similar training or employability support role (desirable)
* Experience in multi-agency working or referral processes (desirable)
Knowledge
* Understanding of the barriers faced by economically inactive or vulnerable adults
* Awareness of mental health, wellbeing, and resilience-building practices
* Knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR responsibilities
* Familiarity with local employability and community support services
* Understanding of national wellbeing frameworks (e.g., 5 Ways to Wellbeing)
Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to motivate and engage learners with varying needs
* Confident in facilitating group discussions and interactive activities
* Good planning and organisational skills
* IT literate, including MS Office and digital learning tools
* Ability to produce learner-facing materials and resources
* Coaching or mentoring skills
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment for candidates with disabilities or special needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please contact recruitment@acorntraining.co.uk to discuss alternative options you may require or alternative application methods.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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